eBlog in response to The Economist article (December 2022): “America’s syringe exchanges might be killing drug users – But harm-reduction researchers dispute this”
By Chair Helen Clark (Rt.Hon.) of the Global Commission on Drug Policy The Economist usually publishes excellent, robust articles on drug policy. But in its 1 December issue, which somewhat ironically is World AIDS Day, was an opinion piece titled ‘America’s syringe exchanges might be killing drug users’. The unnamed
Drug prohibition has failed – time to support, not punish
By Richard Branson Read the op-ed on Virgin.com In the past, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26) has often been an opportunity for proponents of the failed war on drugs to celebrate arrests and showcase vast amounts of drugs seized from cartels and their traffickers –
WTO Covid-19 vaccine waiver leaves many disappointed
By Akiko Uehara Read the article on SwissInfo The World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference ended with an unexpectedly hefty package of six trade agreements. Not everyone is rejoicing, however. Hailed as a success, the WTO agreement to waive partial patents for Covid-19 vaccines is attracting criticism both from NGOs
Líderes mundiales piden regular todas las drogas y reformar convenciones de la ONU
Por Gabriela Sotomayor Leer el análisis completo en el sitio de Proceso GINEBRA (apro).-La Comisión Global de Políticas de Drogas de la que son miembros 14 expresidentes, entre ellos el mexicano Ernesto Zedillo, primeros ministros y cuatro premios Nobel, instó a regular todas las drogas, a que se reformen las
«Je suis la preuve que c’est contreproductif»
Par Juan Manuel Santos Lire l’entretien sur le site de Blue News L’ex-président colombien Juan Manuel Santos souhaite des négociations entre le prochain chef de l’Etat Gustavo Petro et l’Armée de libération nationale (ELN). Il veut aussi que celui-ci s’engage davantage qu’Ivan Duque pour appliquer l’accord de paix avec les
Dreifuss “assez optimiste” sur une régulation du cannabis en Suisse
Par Ruth Dreifuss Lire l’entretien sur le site de Radio LAC L’ancienne présidente de la Confédération Ruth Dreifuss est “assez optimiste” sur une régulation publique à terme du cannabis en Suisse. Elle estime qu’il faudra quatre ans avant des enseignements des projets pilotes qui démarrent cet été. Au terme de
A l’aube du nouveau quinquennat, il est urgent que s’ouvre un débat national sur les politiques en matiére de drogues
Par Helen Clark, Ruth Dreifuss, et Michel Kazatchkine Lire la tribune sur le site Le Monde Helen Clark, Ruth Dreifuss et Michel Kazatchkine, trois anciennes figures de la politique et de la diplomatie internationales, toutes membres de la Commission globale de politique en matière de drogues, interpellent, dans une tribune
Canada Moves to Decriminalize Possession of ‘Hard’ Drugs
By Grace Browne Read the article on Wired British Columbia’s three-year trial aims to address its opioid crisis. The legislation has been welcomed, but some think it’s still too conservative. On Tuesday, May 31, the Canadian government made a ruling that was the first of its kind for the country.
The death penalty: Never justifiable, never acceptable
By Helen Clark Read the op-ed on AlJazeera.com The Global Commission on Drug Policy strongly believes the death penalty is not the appropriate response to any offence, including those related to drugs. While the world is witnessing a positive shift towards progressive decriminalisation in the shaping of drug policies and