The Drugreporter video crew filmed the work of the NGO Juventas (Montenegro) in 2017. The film was used since that in the NGO’s campaign. Watch it and read about the background story! Support, Don’t Punish!
European Drug Policy
Portuguese Harm Reduction Under Scrutiny
In Portugal, Harm Reduction plays a crucial role when the needs of people who use drugs are at play but there are still a lot to advocate for. Article by Ximene Rego from APDES (Portugal).
Call for Applications – Case Studies on Drug Policy
The Civil Society Forum on Drugs, an expert group of the European Commission, is currently accepting applications from eligible European civil society organisations for a case study project about positive and challenging examples in the field of drug policy.
The Limits of Evidence-Based Drug Policy Making
We often speak about evidence-based drug policies – but presenting decision makers with the evidence rarely works in the way it is supposed to.
Civil Society Forum on Drugs Reconvenes in Brussels
The reconvened Civil Society Forum on Drugs discussed how to put drug policy back on the EU’s political agenda at its first meeting in Brussels.
Netti’s Story: A Pregnant Woman’s Journey in the Healthcare System in Berlin
Our new film features the story of Netti, her son Sam, and their experience with services for pregnant women who use drugs in Berlin.
Young People and Mothers Fight Together to End the War on Drugs in Belarus – Interview with Piotr Markiełaŭ
Brave young people had enough of harsh drug laws in Belarus and fight back. They found allies in the mothers of drug convicts, who went on hunger strike to demand an end to the war on their sons. Read our interview with a youth activist, Piotr Markiełaŭ!
Online Survey on EU Drug Policies
The Civil Society Forum on Drugs is conducting an online survey to assess civil society perspectives on the EU Action Plan on Drugs.
Civil Society Urges Italian Government to Support Humane Drug Policies
Ahead of the annual meeting of the UN Commission on Narcotics Drugs next week, Italian NGOs have sent an open letter to the government, urging it not to repeat the mistakes of the past and to stand up for European and humane drug policies.
European Council Adopts Conclusions on Alternatives to Coercive Sanctions
The Council encourages member states to divert drug using offenders from the criminal justice system and refer them to educational and/or treatment programs.
