This is an opportunity for civil society organisations to provide feedback on the report of the UN Secretary General on the post-2015 development agenda.
President Joko Widodo has announced there would be ‘no excuse’ for drug traffickers and his tough stance is the ‘shock therapy’ required to combat an epidemic.
With an estimated HIV prevalence among people injecting drugs of 9.2 per cent, the country is a priority to close the gaps in HIV testing, treatment and prevention.
The voluntary scheme is part of a range of measures that will contribute to a reduction in the overall use of stop and search, lead to better and more intelligence-led stop and searches and more effective outcomes.
According to Mr Fedotov, laws and policies need to be reviewed to ensure drug users and prisoners have access to the necessary services, including harm reduction.
