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.
The launch of the network has solidified the traditionally conservative country’s reputation as a regional leader amid fears that increased exposure to drug trafficking routes could see a rise in national drug use.
Civil society organisations in West Africa have been urged to effectively strategise and work together and with their respective governments to influence better policies aimed at addressing the drug problem in the region.