World

Publications3 March 2026

The Human Rights Council asserts its role in drug policy

IDPC considers Resolution 60/26 a landmark affirmation of the Council’s authority to address the human rights implications of drug policy, strengthening the role of the UN human rights system and reinforcing calls for health-, rights- and evidence-based drug policies globally.

Events

CND 69 and drug policy reform: Unpacking key implications

Online

31 March 2026

Join us for a webinar reflecting on key developments from this year’s CND session and their implications for the future of global drug policy reform.

News16 February 2026

Call for inputs: OHCHR report on the impact of drug policies on the rights of women and girls

The report will address human rights challenges and gender-responsive approaches in law and practice, and contributions are received by 31 March.

News12 February 2026

Access without excess: how to ensure safe, balanced access to controlled medicines around the world - Call for contributions

This collection aims to bring together articles and research addressing the global challenge of opioid access and the development of evidence-informed policies to achieve equitable, safe, and sustainable pain management.

Events

14th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU 2026)

Prague, Czech Republic

6 October 2026 - 9 October 2026

INHSU 2026 will convene researchers, practitioners, advocates and people who use drugs in Prague to advance evidence-based approaches to HIV, hepatitis and harm reduction in substance use settings.

News12 February 2026

Ten years after UNGASS, a resurgent global drug war

Ten years after the 2016 UNGASS, punitive drug policies remain dominant globally, with human rights violations, rising deaths and shrinking civic space undermining promises of reform.

IDPC in the Media12 February 2026

Ten years after UNGASS, a resurgent global drug war

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Publications12 February 2026

Needle and syringe programmes for people who inject drugs: Operational guide

WHO, UNAIDS and UNODC provide practical, step-by-step guidance for implementing and scaling up needle and syringe programmes as a core harm reduction intervention to prevent HIV, hepatitis C and overdose among people who inject drugs.

News12 February 2026

Donor nation cuts to global health financing affect millions

Major donor nations have slashed pledges to the Global Fund, creating a multi-billion-dollar financing gap that threatens to reverse decades of progress and endanger millions of lives.

Events

VNGOC Q&A on the 69th CND

12 February 2026 - 12 February 2026

The VNGOC invites civil society representatives to an informal online meeting to share updates and practical information about the SEssion, including modalities for NGO participation and key civil society activities.

Events

WHO Operational guide for needle and syringe programmes for people who inject drugs - Global webinar

Online

5 February 2026

This webinar launches WHO’s new operational guide on needle and syringe programmes, highlighting practical implementation, community leadership, and the role of NSPs in achieving the 2030 HIV and viral hepatitis targets.

Events

CND 69: Key issues and opportunities

Online

25 February 2026

The webinar will discuss the key issues that are likely to structure the debates, including in relation to tabled resolutions, and present how IDPC member organisations have used this forum for their advocacy.

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