A new law allowing the United States to extradite drug producers from across the globe has recently been approved by the U.S. Senate, raising concerns in Colombia that the legislation could be used to target small-scale drug producers.
Experts met in China to discuss drugs policy, and how alternative approaches in different countries will lead to interesting debates at the 2016 UNGASS.
UNODC has announced a big step toward's improved drug dependence treatment in Vietnam with the opening of the first methadone maintenance therapy unit in prison.
An international panel of experts discussed the death penalty as it relates to drug offenses in their countries and on a global level and launched a brief report outlining key recommendations on the topic for UN member states to consider leading up to the UNGASS.
MENAHRA used the opportunity of November 1st, International Drug Users' Day, to urge regional political leaders to re-evaluate their stance on drug criminalisation in an open statement.
Delegates at the first ever World Hepatitis Summit in Glasgow joined to sign an open letter urging pharmaceutical companies and governments to improve access to life-saving medication.
This south–south drug policy dialogue allowed for key stakeholders in Latin America and Africa to exchange expertise and best practices on drug policy.