Bolivia regulates via community limits respecting indigenous heritage, while Peru enforces forced eradication - as the WHO reconsiders coca's status, the stakes for farmers are higher than ever.
IDPC joins over 100 national and international organisations urging the US Congress to investigate President Trump’s unlawful military strikes in the Caribbean and growing militarisation of domestic response.
A recent search of the home of Hungarian political candidate Alexander Horváth highlights how drug-related accusations can be used as a tool for political intimidation.
Polanski argues that legalisation would promote a 'public health' response and reduce drug-related crime, as his party’s support continues to rise across the UK.
IDPC joins global leaders to deliver a joint statement condemning the death penalty for drug-related offences, recognising recent reforms, and advocating for greater change.
IDPC joined this year’s CND thematic discussions to call for bold, evidence-based reform — urging governments to support the new expert panel reviewing the UN drug control system and ensure civil society’s full participation.
Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to evidence- and rights-based drug policy, expanding harm reduction, access to essential medicines and mental health support under its new Strategy to 2030.
Austria’s CheckIt! has offered lab-based drug testing and confidential counselling for more than two decades — building trust and preventing harm where prohibition has failed.
