Global Commission on Drug Policy

Globally nearly 1 in 5 people who inject drugs are living with  HIV and over a third  live with Hepatitis C  Wednesday, November 22, 2023 (Geneva, Switzerland)—Ahead of this year´s World AI...

https://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/ahead-of-world-aids-day-global-commission-on-drug-policy-new-report-says-the-hiv-and-hepatitis-epidemics-cannot-be-ended-without-drug-policy-reform-and-the-real-participation-of-people-who-use-drugs

The Global Commission on Drug Policy expresses its deep dismay over Singapore’s decision to continue to execute persons convicted on charges of drug trafficking. This week, in Singapore, two ex...

https://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/calling-on-singapore-to-stop-executions

We the Global Commission on Drug Policy are gathered today, 6 July, in Edinburgh, Scotland for our annual plenary meeting. We are aware of the initiative being taken by the United States to launc...

https://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/re-global-coalition-to-address-synthetic-drug-threats

June 26 is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the consequences of repressive drug policies and practices on people across the globe. There is growing recognition around the world that dru...

https://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/world-drug-day-statement-by-the-global-commission-on-drug-policy

By Chair Helen Clark (Rt.Hon.) of the Global Commission on Drug Policy The Economist usually publishes excellent, robust articles on drug policy. But in its 1 December issue, which somewhat ironi...

https://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/eblog-in-response-to-the-economist-article-december-2022-americas-syringe-exchanges-might-be-killing-drug-users-but-harm-reduction-researchers-dispute-this

By Richard Branson Read the op-ed on Virgin.com In the past, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26) has often been an opportunity for proponents of the failed war ...

https://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/drug-prohibition-has-failed-time-to-support-not-punish

By Geoff Gallop

https://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/radio-interview-on-cannabis-legalization-vs-decriminalization-in-australia-by-geoff-gallop

By Akiko Uehara Read the article on SwissInfo The World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference ended with an unexpectedly hefty package of six trade agreements. Not everyone is rejoicing...

https://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/wto-covid-19-vaccine-waiver-leaves-many-disappointed

Por Gabriela Sotomayor Leer el análisis completo en el sitio de Proceso GINEBRA (apro).-La Comisión Global de Políticas de Drogas de la que son miembros 14 expresidentes, entre ellos el mexica...

https://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/lideres-mundiales-piden-regular-todas-las-drogas-y-reformar-convenciones-de-la-onu

Par Juan Manuel Santos Lire l’entretien sur le site de Blue News L’ex-président colombien Juan Manuel Santos souhaite des négociations entre le prochain chef de l’Etat Gustavo Petro et l�...

https://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/je-suis-la-preuve-que-cest-contreproductif