Drug Law Reform in Latin America, Transnational Institute, TNI https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/public-events 2025-06-11T12:19:11+00:00 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2018-04-23T09:09:50+00:00 2018-04-23T09:09:50+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/public-events/item/8345-hearing-on-bill-c-45-as-it-relates-to-canada-s-international-obligations

The international dimensions of Bill C-45 are of utmost importance not only for Canada itself but for many countries around the world that are moving in the direction of legally regulating the cannab ...

The international dimensions of Bill C-45 are of utmost importance not only for Canada itself but for many countries around the world that are moving in the direction of legally regulating the cannab ... 2018-03-09T18:35:45+00:00 2018-03-09T18:35:45+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/public-events/item/8252-regulating-cannabis-in-accord-with-international-law-options-to-explore

As a growing number of countries move towards legal regulation for non-medical cannabis, governments are pushing the boundaries of the three UN drug control treaties. At the 61st session of the Commi ...

As a growing number of countries move towards legal regulation for non-medical cannabis, governments are pushing the boundaries of the three UN drug control treaties. At the 61st session of the Commi ... 2017-03-07T18:30:19+00:00 2017-03-07T18:30:19+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/public-events/item/7437-cannabis-and-the-conventions

The UNGASS 2016 Outcome Document asserted that the United Nations drug conventions “allow for sufficient flexibility for States parties to design and implement national drug policies according to the ...

The UNGASS 2016 Outcome Document asserted that the United Nations drug conventions “allow for sufficient flexibility for States parties to design and implement national drug policies according to the ... 2017-03-13T13:23:41+00:00 2017-03-13T13:23:41+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/item/7453-stimulant-drug-use-in-latin-america-and-asia

Problematic use of stimulant drugs, with a particular focus on smokeable cocaine and methamphetamine, still lack of specific technical guides for effective health and social interventions. This sessi ...

Problematic use of stimulant drugs, with a particular focus on smokeable cocaine and methamphetamine, still lack of specific technical guides for effective health and social interventions. This sessi ... 2017-03-13T11:47:12+00:00 2017-03-13T11:47:12+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/item/7452-supply-side-harm-reduction

Evidence shows that most drug control measures taken to limit the supply of plants used for illicit purposes are not only ineffective in reducing the total amount of drugs available on the global dru ...

Evidence shows that most drug control measures taken to limit the supply of plants used for illicit purposes are not only ineffective in reducing the total amount of drugs available on the global dru ... 2016-10-11T15:56:28+00:00 2016-10-11T15:56:28+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/public-events/item/7191-panel-advances-towards-cannabis-regulation

In spite of the prejudices and legal obstacles that persist in relation to a legal market for cannabis, it is undeniable that a strong movement towards the regulation of the cannabis market is emergi ...

In spite of the prejudices and legal obstacles that persist in relation to a legal market for cannabis, it is undeniable that a strong movement towards the regulation of the cannabis market is emergi ... 2016-04-13T13:56:05+00:00 2016-04-13T13:56:05+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/public-events/item/6857-cannabis-and-the-conventions-ungass-and-beyond

With an increasing number of jurisdictions enacting or contemplating reforms creating legal access to cannabis for purposes other than exclusively "medical and scientific," tensions regarding the dru ...

With an increasing number of jurisdictions enacting or contemplating reforms creating legal access to cannabis for purposes other than exclusively "medical and scientific," tensions regarding the dru ... 2016-05-20T08:18:26+00:00 2016-05-20T08:18:26+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/public-events/item/6940-cannabis-science-and-policy-summit-2016

With California and other states likely to vote on full cannabis legalization, decisions made in 2016 may well shape the future of cannabis policy for a generation or more. Scientists, policy thinker ...

With California and other states likely to vote on full cannabis legalization, decisions made in 2016 may well shape the future of cannabis policy for a generation or more. Scientists, policy thinker ... 2016-02-04T12:08:51+00:00 2016-02-04T12:08:51+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/item/6742-civil-society-urges-eu-leadership-on-drug-policy-ahead-of-ungass

The Budapest Group is a network of European NGOs working in the field of drug policy reform, including Harm Reduction International, the Global Drug Policy Program of the Open Society Foundations (OS ...

The Budapest Group is a network of European NGOs working in the field of drug policy reform, including Harm Reduction International, the Global Drug Policy Program of the Open Society Foundations (OS ... 2015-08-06T11:35:30+00:00 2015-08-06T11:35:30+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/issues/alternative-development/item/6452-exploring-the-land-drugs-nexus

"For many communities in Myanmar who grow opium, for them opium is not the problem, it is the solution to their problems," said local project consultant, Tom Kramer, from the Transnational Institute. ...

"For many communities in Myanmar who grow opium, for them opium is not the problem, it is the solution to their problems," said local project consultant, Tom Kramer, from the Transnational Institute. ... 2015-03-11T10:16:36+00:00 2015-03-11T10:16:36+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/public-events/item/6144-cnd-2015-side-event-e-book-of-authorities

The “E-Book of Authorities” is a civil society-led project to catalogue agreed UN statements and language on a selection of key topics. It aims to show the extent of existing international support fo ...

The “E-Book of Authorities” is a civil society-led project to catalogue agreed UN statements and language on a selection of key topics. It aims to show the extent of existing international support fo ... 2015-03-11T09:46:16+00:00 2015-03-11T09:46:16+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/public-events/item/6143-drug-policy-innovations-in-the-americas

In recent years, the Americas have been at the forefront of calls for a meaningful review of traditional approaches to drug control based on tough law enforcement and incarceration. The region has bo ...

In recent years, the Americas have been at the forefront of calls for a meaningful review of traditional approaches to drug control based on tough law enforcement and incarceration. The region has bo ... 2015-01-27T16:42:50+00:00 2015-01-27T16:42:50+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/item/5989-the-iiss-cartagena-dialogue-the-trans-pacific-summit-

The IISS Cartagena Dialogue focused on the developing relations between the Latin American states of the ‘Pacific Alliance’ and key countries from the Asia-Pacific. Download the Speakers Agenda

The IISS Cartagena Dialogue focused on the developing relations between the Latin American states of the ‘Pacific Alliance’ and key countries from the Asia-Pacific. Download the Speakers Agenda 2014-10-14T08:35:09+00:00 2014-10-14T08:35:09+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/item/5707-exploring-the-land-drugs-nexus

This conference will explore the nexus between land and drugs. Download Conference Agenda (PDF, 127KB)

This conference will explore the nexus between land and drugs. Download Conference Agenda (PDF, 127KB) 2014-10-08T08:34:23+00:00 2014-10-08T08:34:23+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/item/5695-international-impacts-of-the-us-trend-towards-legal-marijuana

For decades, the United States has been a champion of the global drug control treaty system, which limits the use of marijuana exclusively to medical and scientific purposes, and obligates government ...

For decades, the United States has been a champion of the global drug control treaty system, which limits the use of marijuana exclusively to medical and scientific purposes, and obligates government ... 2014-10-14T08:49:51+00:00 2014-10-14T08:49:51+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/item/5708-improving-global-drug-policy-comparative-perspectives-on-counternarcotics-regimes-and-ungass-2016

The approaching 2016 UNGASS and the meetings that will follow provide an important opportunity to reexamine the existing regime and improve global drug policy through robust policy evaluations and im ...

The approaching 2016 UNGASS and the meetings that will follow provide an important opportunity to reexamine the existing regime and improve global drug policy through robust policy evaluations and im ... 2014-08-25T12:16:34+00:00 2014-08-25T12:16:34+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/public-events/item/5618-v-latin-american-and-i-central-american-conference-on-drug-policy

In this edition, the 5th Latin American and 1st Central American Conference on Drug Policy aims to be a platform for discussion and elaboration of solution-oriented proposals. The production and use ...

In this edition, the 5th Latin American and 1st Central American Conference on Drug Policy aims to be a platform for discussion and elaboration of solution-oriented proposals. The production and use ... 2014-05-30T23:00:00+00:00 2014-05-30T23:00:00+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/item/5317-mind-your-eye-2014

This year the Mind Your Eye conference will deal with the impact the drug problem has on businesses and on security, as well with alternatives to deal with the drug problem. Download programme (PDF) ...

This year the Mind Your Eye conference will deal with the impact the drug problem has on businesses and on security, as well with alternatives to deal with the drug problem. Download programme (PDF) ... 2014-05-15T23:00:00+00:00 2014-05-15T23:00:00+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/item/5444-global-experiences-with-harm-reduction-for-stimulants-and-new-psychoactive-substances

The objective of this seminar is to compare the findings on innovative tools for the prevention of problematic cocaine use patterns, with experiences with harm reduction measures for stimu­lants in o ...

The objective of this seminar is to compare the findings on innovative tools for the prevention of problematic cocaine use patterns, with experiences with harm reduction measures for stimu­lants in o ... 2014-03-12T11:34:06+00:00 2014-03-12T11:34:06+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/events/item/5319-monitoring-and-evaluating-uruguays-new-law-regulating-cannabis

This side event will be an opportunity for Uruguay’s National Drugs Board to present the country’s new legislation, and open constructive debates on the implications of such policy at the national an ...

This side event will be an opportunity for Uruguay’s National Drugs Board to present the country’s new legislation, and open constructive debates on the implications of such policy at the national an ...