As part of a global drive to remove barriers to progress in the AIDS response, policy-makers and community advocates joined experts from the Global Commission on HIV and the Law for the final in a series of seven dialogues that have been held across the world.
This action aims to make sure that Commonwealth leaders take the lead in promoting legal reform among member states to enable a more effective response to HIV, particularly among vulnerable groups.
The Greek government is in the process of reviewing its drug laws, which will notably include decriminalisation of drug use, depenalisation of supply, possession and cultivation of cannabis for personal use and the promotion of treatment for dependent users.
After a few years of relative peace under the rule of a mafia boss, the Colombian city of Medellín, birthplace of the first great narco-trafficking cartel, has seen violent crime soar once again. The culprits are from a new generation of urban youth specializing in protection rackets, drug sales and assassinations.
The 2011 Afghan Opium Survey reports an increase in opium production and prices, and sustained high rates of opiate consumption and HIV prevalence amongst injecting drug users in Afghanistan.
The fellowship seeks to develop a concentration of researchers who are interested in policy-relevant outcomes and membership in a global interdisciplinary network. The deadline for applications in 20 January 2012.
IDPC is looking for a dynamic and hard working intern to support our communications, fundraising and research projects. Please apply before Monday 17th October!
On 26 September, the Global Fund Board decided to revise the current estimated budget for Round 11 to no more than US$0.8 billion, and to delay the closing date to Round 11 proposals to 1 March 2012.
International coalitions of harm reduction experts, applauded the decision by the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold the human rights of all Canadians by allowing Insite - Vancouver's life-saving supervised injection site - to remain open.
Nesta Declaração, policiais reafirmão a necessidade da repressão rigorosa ao crime organizado, à lavagem de dinheiro e à corrupção, bem como promover uma abordagem mais eficaz e construtiva em relação ao uso de drogas.
In this declaration, police officers from around the world reaffirm the continued need for tough enforcement against organised crime, money laundering and corruption, but call for more effective and constructive approaches with regard to drug use.