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🟣 #CND67 | #Today is a #HISTORIC day: the concept of "harm reduction" breaks the historical consensus of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (#CND) and winds of change are on the horizon. For the first time the #CND has included this term in a resolution. This has occurred during the 67th session, in Vienna, Austria. The incorporation of "harm reduction" implies opening a small crack, more aligned with the real needs of today's world: no longer focused on punitive or criminalization, but on minimizing the negative impacts of drug use through public policies and laws, both at the health, social and legal levels.    The tireless agenda of this great family that is civil society, which has been advancing harm reduction strategies for more than 30 years, finally has a recognition of their hard work and the rights of those who use drugs. From #Metzineres we celebrate this moment and continue to advocate for policies on drug use to be approached from the full spectrum of "harm reduction", without judgment or coercion, addressing not only consumption but structural factors such as housing, work, leisure and bonds of trust.

The technical committee of the Mechanism for EU/CELAC Coordination on #drugpolicies discusses today in #Brussels the strategic issues for both regions in the next 5️⃣ years. 👉 They are included in La Paz Declaration, signed in February 2024. 🔝 Key points and advances presented by COPOLAD III in the debate: 1️⃣ New psychoactive substances. 2️⃣ Impact of drug trafficking on the environment. 3️⃣ Social use of confiscated assets. 4️⃣ Alternative Development (AD) to restrain the expansion of illicit economies. With the participation of drug agencies in the meeting, this political roadmap is transferred to the technical sphere. #DrugChallengesEULAC

While a drug-consumption site in Glasgow is welcomed, it presents many legal and practical challenges which require a robust joined-up political solution, according to a Glasgow Caledonian University academic. Dr Phil Dalgarno, a Lecturer in Psychology, has published an important analysis of the proposed introduction of safer drug-consumption sites which examines in detail the benefits of such a facility as well as issues around overdose, where the drugs will be consumed and how they will be sourced. He also looked at the legal supply and free provision of specific substances, to greatly help to reduce the flow of drug money to organised crime. https://lnkd.in/ePmPkeKE

🌍🔍 Exploring State Violence in Narcotic Drug Governance 🔍🌍 I'm pleased to share my article, "State Violence in Narcotic Drug Governance: A Call for Harm Reduction and Human Rights Protection," published in the Journal of Perpetrator Research. This piece is relevant for scholars in International Relations and criminology , human rights advocates, civil society activists. It delves into the state's role as a collective perpetrator in global narcotic regulation, shedding light on how state violence and militaristic drug policies disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Key insights include: State Monopoly on Force: Examines how the state's near-exclusive control over the use of force leads to increased civilian fatalities and physical integrity rights abuses. Structural Inequalities: Analyzes how socioeconomic inequalities and systemic discrimination are integral to the perpetuation of state violence and the spread of narcotic drugs. Impact on Marginalized Communities: Highlights the disproportionate targeting and impact on minoritized groups by coercive state agencies. Policy Implications: Stresses the urgent need for harm reduction strategies and human rights protections to replace punitive, militaristic approaches in narcotic governance. This article is part of my ongoing book project on dehumanization and the global war on drugs. I wrote large parts of this current book project during my 2022 fellowship at the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS-KNAW) 📄 Read the full and open-access article here: https://lnkd.in/eW77ZYaD #HumanRights #DrugPolicy #StateViolence #HarmReduction #SocioeconomicInequality #PerpetratorStudies #Research #PolicyChange #WarOnDrugs  

Why do we need to rethink African #DrugPolicy? These compelling interviews with Olubusayo Akinola PhD, Maria-Goretti Ane Loglo, and Etannibi Alemika, PhD, explore the need for drug policies that respect and reflect diverse cultures and norms across the continent. One of our interviewees highlights how current policies often seem like a war on people rather than on drugs themselves. By rethinking these policies, we aim to promote more humane and effective approaches. #Africa #DrugPolicies #DDH #HumanRights #HarmReduction Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime, Global Partnership on Drug Policies and Development

💊 A collaborative report by the EMCDDA — European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction and Europol has been published, offering crucial insights into the illicit #drugmarkets across the European Union. Aimed at policymakers, decision-makers, and the general public, "EU Drug Markets: In-depth analysis" underlines the complexity and diversity of drug trafficking networks. European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, underscores the serious security threat these networks pose, emphasizing the importance of enhancing logistics infrastructure resilience, like seaports, and the necessity for international cooperation. The report supports the development of effective strategies to tackle drug trafficking, promoting security for EU residents and urging a collective effort to address this evolving challenge. #aml #moneylaundering #antimoneylaundering #fianancialcrime

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, is observed every year on June 26th. This day aims to enhance global efforts and cooperation in achieving a drug-free world. This year’s campaign with the theme, “The Evidence is clear: Invest in Prevention”, emphasizes that effective drug policies should be based on science, research, human rights, compassion, and a thorough understanding of the social, economic, and health impacts of drug use. Let’s come together to intensify our efforts against the global drug issue. Guided by the principles of science, compassion, and solidarity, and through collective action and evidence-based solutions, we can create a world where people are empowered to live healthy, fulfilling lives. #WorldDrugDay #InvestInPrevention #Education #Impact #MentalHealth #DrugAbuse #IllicitTrafficking #HumanRights #InternationalDayAgainstDrugAbuse #AIG

AHRA Advocates for Evidence-Based Drug Policies at UN CND: Read Our Position Statement! AHRA’s stance at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs: Southeast Asia must prioritize human rights & health in drug policies. Our call for evidence-based harm reduction strategies, increased funding, & policy reform is clear. Read our position statement for details. #DrugPolicy #AHRA #UN #CND

What if we got rid of our existing drug laws and replaced them with a new law that legalised and carefully regulated all psychoactive substances, from cannabis to MDMA, methamphetamine and LSD to magic mushrooms? Dr Fiona Hutton, an associate professor in criminology at Te Herenga Waka, poses this challenging question in a new piece for Newsroom NZ.

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is coming up! 📊 Do you know about the European Strategy 2021-2025? These are its 5️⃣ pillars: ⬇ Reduction of drug offer and demand 🎯 Confronting drug-related harm 🌎 International cooperation 🔎 Innovation, research, prospective ⚖ Coordination, governance and enforcement 🔗 Read the entire publication: https://bit.ly/3L8Pe7P #EUDrugsStrategy #DrugPolicies