Drugs and Development Hub

The 9th Expert Group Meeting on #AlternativeDevelopment in Bangkok, #Thailand, brought together over 60 global experts to advance sustainable and inclusive development-oriented strategies to address drug-related challenges.   Hosted by the Government of Thailand, in collaboration with the Global Partnership on Drug Policies and Development on behalf of BMZ, the Government of Peru, and UNODC, the event focused on enhancing the UN Guiding Principles on AD. Discussions addressed key issues such as people-centered approaches, climate and biodiversity conservation, as well as gender-responsive approaches and the inclusion of indigenous peoples.   The meeting highlighted the importance of tailored, territorial strategies to adapt to specific contexts while fostering sustainable livelihoods and protecting ecosystems. Insights from diverse AD projects underscored the potential for inclusive development-led solutions to global drug issues. #EGM2024 #GPDPD

🌍 #WorldAIDSDay 2024: Putting #HumanRights at the heart of the #HIV response 💗 This World AIDS Day, we are reminded that ending AIDS as a #PublicHealth threat is possible –only if we center human rights in every aspect. Progress in the HIV response has shown us the power of protecting rights, empowering communities, and championing gender equality. These advances have driven broader achievements in health systems and the right to health for all. 🗝️ Key highlights - 292 million people worldwide use drugs annually.  - Women who inject drugs are 20% more likely than men to live with HIV, yet have less access to essential treatment services. 🚨 The report underscores the urgent need for a public health and human rights-based approach to drug policy. The #InternationalGuidelines on Human Rights and #DrugPolicy emphasize that all aspects of drug policy must conform with human rights and fundamental freedoms, as recognized by the United Nations General Assembly ➡️ 📚 https://lnkd.in/eG3-sW7J #EndAIDS #GenderEquality

📢 📅 Join us TODAY for a crucial discussion on drugs and prisons: Health and social responses for drugs in prisons — implications for Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe 📅 Date: Today 🕒 Time: 17.00–18.30 (CET) We invite you to participate in this insightful webinar aimed at fostering global dialogue and sharing knowledge about addressing the complex issue of drugs in prisons. 🖥️ Registration ➡️

🌍🎥 Watch the full discussion #OC24 "Illicit Drugs and Convergent Crime in the Amazon Basin – Sustainable Responses to Crime-led Environmental Degradation." 🌱 Last month, at #OC24, we convened this vital discussion. The conversation with our panelists (Angela Me (UNODC), Barbara Souto (CDESC/SENAD), Mauricio Velasquez (Facultad de Economía - Uniandes), Juan Carlos Garzón Vergara (Programa COPOLAD III III)) was rich with insights, and we’re thrilled to share the full video of this impactful panel discussion! ➡️ 🖥️ https://lnkd.in/eZ-Eh35h 💡 Takeaway: Collaborative, cross-sectoral solutions are imperative to address the interconnected challenges of crime and environmental degradation in the Amazon. 🤝 Thank you to all participants and panelists for your invaluable contributions! 

#Event 🌍 The 9th Brandenburg Forum on Drug and Development Policy is officially underway! This crucial event gathers policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to address the global challenges of #DrugPolicy, with a special focus on the rapidly evolving dynamics of the #CocaineMarket. Hosted by Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Der Sucht- und Drogenbeauftragte der Bundesregierung, alongside the Dutch Government Rijksoverheid, International Drug Policy Consortium, and Transnational Institute, the forum explores innovative, evidence-based policy solutions. Discussions highlight the need for a balanced approach that prioritises development, public health, citizen security, and human rights. The Brandenburg Forum continues to be a vital platform for aligning drug policy with global development goals and fostering international cooperation. 📢 Learn more about this year’s forum here: https://lnkd.in/etmGnKM3 #BBF2024 #DrugPolicy #HumanRights #GlobalDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment

📢 Join us for an engaging webinar: Health and Social Responses for #WomenWhoUseDrugs — Perspectives from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe 📅 When: 22 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 15:00–16:30 Lisbon Time (WET) / 16:00–17:30 Central European Time (CET) 🎯 Gain valuable insights into the unique gender-specific challenges faced by women who use drugs and explore innovative solutions. Hear from experts as they share experiences and strategies from across these diverse regions.

#EvidenceBased #HarmReduction initiatives save lives. 🤝 Providing education alongside #naloxone distribution delivers essential, life-saving services. 💉 A balanced investment in different naloxone products ensures effective usage while maintaining sufficient budget flexibility to avoid unnecessary compromises. 👇 Want to learn more about these life-saving strategies? Dive deeper into the insights and evidence by exploring the full article! 📰✨

New report: The Global State of Harm Reduction 2024 is here! https://lnkd.in/gnWxf5U7 Now in its the ninth edition, the Global State of Harm Reduction 2024 is the most comprehensive global mapping of harm reduction responses to drug use, HIV and viral hepatitis. It has been produced through a collaborative effort between community and civil society representatives and researchers. The report includes nine regional chapters authored by experts from each region. Each regional chapter presents data on the availability of harm reduction services and addresses two key issues that require special attention. For the first time ever, the report also includes three new thematic chapters focused on harm reduction for Indigenous people, people in prison and youth. Like in previous editions, there is data on the implementation of viral hepatitis services for people who use drugs. #globalhealth #HIV #hepatitis #healthpolicy #harmreduction #overdose #drugpolicy #humanrights #Indigenoushealth #prisons #investinjustice

📢The Global State of #HarmReduction 2024 Report is out! 🌍 Proud to share the ninth edition of this report — global analysis of harm reduction responses to drug use, HIV, and viral hepatitis. 📊 Top Trends: - 🩹 93 countries now offer needle and syringe programs (NSPs). (92 in 2022) - 💊 Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) has expanded to 94 countries, compared to the 88 in 2022.) - 🏥 Drug consumption rooms rose from 16 to 18 globally. Explore this essential research, now with a thematic focus on Indigenous people, incarcerated populations, and youth. Harm Reduction International Find the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ejSHcupg