The CND was historic this year. A ground-breaking change occurred at the highest level of international drug policy, and it will have far-reaching consequences globally. An article by Arild Knutsen, leader of the Association for Humane Drug Policy, Norway.
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
Navigating Tensions and Contradictions
INPUD organised a session during the 67th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, titled: “Navigating Tensions and Contradictions: addressing human rights challenges related to the lack of, and the unequal access to, treatment and harm reduction.” You can watch the full session here!
Re-Criminalisation of Drug Use in Oregon
Drug use is now re-criminalised in Oregon – what are the lessons learnt for drug reformers? We interviewed Theshia Naido, Legal Director at the Drug Policy Alliance.
Breaking the Taboo – Discussing Drug Regulation at the UN
In this short film, produced at the 67th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, we give you an overview of the latest developments of drug policy reform across the globe.
Exploring Legal Regulations in Europe
Civil society activists and decision makers discuss new drug policies that address the emerging drug policy challenges in Europe, and the importance of facilitating a broader public conversation on these matters. Our video presents a side event at the 67th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND).
Cops Demand Access to Psychedelic Assisted Treatment at the United Nations
At one of the most powerful side events at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs this year, policemen called out for psychedelic drugs to be used in treatment of the trauma they suffered, while fighting the futile war on drugs. Watch the video of the whole session here!
Mexico: The Long and Difficult Road to Cannabis Legalisation
Mexico is on the road to cannabis legalisation, but it seems this particular road is long and full of traps and barriers. We interviewed Zara Snapp, an activist and co-founder of Institutio RIA, a leading drug policy reform organisation in Mexico.
An Activist in Parliament: An Interview with Nanna W. Gotfredsen
Drugreporter interviewed Nanna W. Gotfredsen, a street lawyer, activist, and member of the Danish Parliament about the chances of drug policy reform in Denmark at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in March.
Rap Against Cannabis Prohibition: An Interview with Mata
Michal Matczak (or as he is known among his fans: Mata) is a Polish rapper and activist who launched a campaign for decriminalisation in his country. We interviewed him in Vienna at the 66th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, where he came to share his story and promote decriminalisation.
Has Scotland made any progress in the struggle against overdose deaths? An Interview with Angela Constance
Scotland retains the unwanted title of “Europe’s drug death capital”. How does the Scottish government tackle the problem? We interviewed Angela Constance, the former Minister for Drug Policy of Scotland, at the 63rd session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna in March – find the interview in both video and podcast format below!