IDPC Publications

A key role and added value of IDPC is the production of policy analysis for a broad range of audiences including academia, civil society and policy makers. The majority of these publications are collaborations with members and partners, and are translated into multiple languages to support and facilitate advocacy.

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2 June 2020

Sustainable measures to prevent and address COVID-19 in European prisons

IDPC urges European governments to take effective measures to reduce overcrowding and the risk of COVID-19 infection in prisons.

6 May 2020

Drug decriminalisation across the world

Release, TalkingDrugs and IDPC inventory existing decriminalisation models and provide insights into their implementation.

27 April 2020

IDPC Membership Survey 2019: Summary of results

The IDPC membership share insights on progress and setbacks in drug policy reform in 45 countries.

14 April 2020

Drug use, regulations and policy in Japan

IDPC and the Japan Advocacy Network for Drug Policy provide an overview of drug use in Japan, responses by public authorities and available support by civil society.

3 April 2020

COVID-19: Prisons and detention in Southeast Asia

IDPC calls on governments of South-East Asia to consider measures to reduce the negative impacts of COVID-19 on people in prisons.

2 April 2020

Trans women deprived of liberty: Invisible stories behind bars

IDPC, WOLA, EQUIS and a host of community-led organisations and allies offer an overview of the many challenges faced by trans women in prison in Latin America.

3 March 2020

Sentencing of women convicted of drug-related offences

PRI, Linklaters and IDPC find laws and sentencing guidelines often fail to consider the circumstances and role of women's involvement with drugs.

28 February 2020

Women coca and poppy growers mobilising for social change

AIN, WOLA, Dejusticia and IDPC shed light on women growers' socioeconomic context, experiences of organising and participation in decision-making.

25 February 2020

Recommendations for the new UNODC Executive Director: Opportunities and challenges in global drug policy

IDPC offers recommendations to the new UNODC Director related to a range of key concerns, including on UN system-wide coherence, human rights and health.

21 February 2020

CELS, IDPC, WHRIN and WOLA statement to the 64th session of the Commission on the Status of Women

CELS, WOLA and IDPC highlight the negative impact of current drug policies on the rights of women.

3 February 2020

Women, incarceration and drug policy: Regional dialogue in Southeast Asia

IDPC and the Inspire Project analyse trends and factors mediating the imprisonment of women for drug offences, offering recommendations to reduce incarceration, improve prison conditions and facilitate post-release transitions.

31 January 2020

Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee ahead of the fifth periodic review of the Philippines

HRI, IDPC, INPUD, NoBox Philippines and WCADP urge the Committee to shed light on rights abuses in the name of drug control in the Philippines.