Harm Reduction

Apr 22, 2016

Péter Sárosi

The UNGASS on Drugs: Reform Aborted

After a long gestation, the UN drug reform experiment suffered a miscarriage. It seems the UN is not the catalyst of change but its mirror. Reformers can learn many lessons – but can also be proud of their achievements.

Apr 20, 2016

Péter Sárosi

The UN Summit on Drugs Ended Before It Began

The UN General Assembly Special Session on Drugs (UNGASS) adopted the outcome document without a debate, right before the real discussion could have started.

Apr 12, 2016

Péter Sárosi

This Is How Young Artists See the War on Drugs: The Winners of Our Poster Contest

We are glad to present the five best posters submitted to our poster contest targeting the UNGASS on drugs this year!

Mar 31, 2016

Péter Sárosi

Governments Disagree Over Global Drug Control – Video Report from the Commission on Narcotics Drugs 2016

Drugreporter’s video advocacy team filmed key speeches and interviewed some of the participants at the UN’s drug meeting in Vienna – please watch and share our movie!

Mar 14, 2016

Péter Sárosi

Growing Disagreement at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

While Colombia and the Czech Republic spoke up for drug policy reform at the opening day of the CND, others such as Russia or Thailand prefer the status quo and oppose any changes.

Mar 12, 2016

Péter Sárosi

UNGASS and the Drug-Free World: Dream On!

The UNGASS draft document still does not reflect the realities of the war on drugs, but continues to dream about a drug-free society, just like 20 years ago.

Mar 3, 2016

István Gábor Takács

INPUD Consensus Statement

Watch Drugreporter’s new video, marking the launch of the Consensus Statement from the International Network of People Who Use Drugs.

Feb 26, 2016

Péter Sárosi

The Warsaw Declaration on Urban Drug Policies

The Polish Drug Policy Network organised a conference on urban drug policies in Warsaw, where participants adopted a new declaration which will be promoted at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs by the Polish government. Read our report from the conference!