Ontario’s decision to end funding for supervised consumption services marks a continued and dangerous backslide - as we previously warned.
As highlighted by @hivlegalnetwork.bsky.social in their statement, these services save lives.
The #GCDP previous statement on the matter: tinyurl.com/z5tsb476
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#GCDP & #YouthRISE are co-organizing a side event on how youth leadership & inclusive processes can strengthen health systems & advance evidence-based drug policy.
🗓 Monday, 9 March 2026
🕐 13:00–14:00 CET
📍 In person: Vienna International Center (VIC), Room M7
💻 Online: bit.ly/46gjkBb
At #CND69, #GCDP & #YouthRISE are co-organizing a side event on how youth leadership & inclusive processes can strengthen health systems & advance evidence-based drug policy.
🗓 Monday, 9 March 2026
🕐 13:00–14:00 CET
📍 In person: Vienna International Center (VIC), Room M7
💻 Online: bit.ly/46gjkBb
I'm attending Galveston County Democratic Party's event, “Young Democrats of Galveston County - Rooftop Candidate Forum” - sign up now to join me! #GCDP www.mobilize.us/gcdptx/event...
The #GCDP expresses grave concern over recent lethal airstrikes authorized by the United States on boats in the vicinity of Latin America and the Caribbean, which are allegedly linked to drug trafficking.
Read our full statement: globalcommissionondrugs.org/u-s-lethal-s...
#DrugPolicy
During #HRC60, Commissioner Ruth Dreifuss met w/ Pakistan’s Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, to discuss aligning drug policies w/ human rights principles, promoting evidence- and rights-based reforms, & strengthening int'l cooperation.
#DrugPolicy #HumanRights #GCDP
🧵 1/3 At #UNGA80, the #GCDP co-hosted a side event launching @UNDP's third discussion paper on drug policy & development.
The #GCDP Secretariat delivered, on behalf of Comm'r Anand Grover, the keynote at a roundtable during #HRC60. The discussion focused on accountability & remedies for human rights violations linked to drug control, guided by the International Guidelines on Human Rights & Drug Policy.
#HumanRights
🧵 1/4: At #HRC60, the #GCDP and @idpc.net co-organized a side event on how drug policy reform can prevent serious human rights violations.
The discussion emphasized abolition of the death penalty, international cooperation, and decriminalization as key pathways.
@politico.eu highlights The Thistle in Glasgow - the UK’s first supervised drug consumption facility – amid “Europe’s worst drug crisis”.
#GCDP Commissioners visited the site to learn about its role in saving lives, connecting people to support, & strengthening communities.
#HarmReduction
Overdose is preventable. Harm reduction works. Communities thrive when health and care guide drug policy.
📖 Read more in the @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/mv74wjcz
and the #GCDP recent report: globalcommissionondrugs.org/gcdp-reports...
On #OverdoseAwarenessDay (31 August), the #GCDP recalls @helenclarknz.bsky.social and Michel Kazatchkine‘s recent visit to The Thistle in Glasgow, where supervised consumption services are saving lives.
Since January, nearly 40 overdoses have been reversed at the site. #PublicHealth #HarmReduction
INPUD was proud to join the #GCDP annual plenary in London—now featured in their latest monthly digest.
Community voices, incl. our ED Anton Basenko, stood alongside ex-presidents, UN reps + partners like Release + Transform to push #DrugPolicy reform forward.
El Comisionado de la #GCDP Juan Manuel Santos dijo a @es.rfi.fr que no implementar el acuerdo de paz en Colombia ha alimentado la violencia y niveles récord de producción de cocaína.
Hace un llamado a una política de drogas centrada en la salud y al diálogo para romper los ciclos de conflicto.
Após o evento da #GCDP na @chathamhouse.org, o Comissário Juan Manuel Santos falou ao Jornalismo TV Cultura sobre descriminalização e regulação como caminhos fundamentais para políticas de drogas mais eficazes.
📺 Assista (a partir de 44:13): tinyurl.com/bdhxz2zv
#PolíticaDeDrogas #Descriminalização
#GCDP Commissioner Juan Manuel Santos tells @es.rfi.fr that failing to implement Colombia’s peace agreement has fueled violence and record cocaine production.
He calls for health-centered drug policy and sustained dialogue to break the cycle of conflict.
#DrugPolicy #Peacebuilding
Commissioners @helenclarknz.bsky.social & Michel Kazatchkine visited The Thistle to learn about the service’s first months of operation.
📖 @stv.news: tinyurl.com/kjbf5z3v
#DrugPolicy #HarmReduction #GCDP
@scottishgov.bsky.social @mareetodd.bsky.social @glasgowcc.bsky.social
After the recent #GCDP event @chathamhouse.org, Commissioner Juan Manuel Santos spoke with Jornalismo TV Cultura about #Decriminalization and #Regulation as key pathways toward more effective drug policies.
📺 Watch (from 44:13): www.youtube.com/live/Ng5_MOb...
#DrugPolicy #PublicHealth
Commissioner Geoff Gallop calls for shifting from punitive drug laws to health-based approaches.
In @thelondonstandard.bsky.social: why decriminalizing drug use is key to better outcomes. tinyurl.com/3ye6a4dk
#DrugPolicy #HarmReduction #Decriminalization #GCDP
The #GCDP visited Glasgow’s safer drugs consumption facility & discussed the challenges posed by the rise of AI-designed synthetic drugs.
Commissioner @helenclarknz.bsky.social emphasized the urgent need to expand drug checking & harm reduction services.
📖 @dailyrecord.co.uk tinyurl.com/r63wsw7v
On 30 June, Anton Basenko spoke at #GCDP in London alongside ex-presidents + drug policy changemakers.
Anton also met our partners at Release and IPPF, built new collabs, and closed it all with hugs + reflection with the UK #INPUD team.
This is how we build change — together.✊
Commissaire globale Ruth Dreifuss évoque la santé, la #RéductionDesRisques et la politique mondiale des drogues dans une nouvelle vidéo réalisée par le Groupement Romand d’Études sur les Addictions (GREA).
Voir la vidéo : tinyurl.com/yc2tyu2x
#Drogues #SantéPublique #GCDP
Global Comm'r Ruth Dreifuss (fmr President of Switzerland) discusses health, harm reduction & global drug policy in a new video interview w/ the Romand Group for Addiction Studies (Groupement Romand d'Études sur les Addictions – GREA).
📺 here: tinyurl.com/yc2tyu2x
#DrugPolicy #HarmReduction #GCDP
Drug laws that punish rather than protect are a global issue. This #WorldDrugDay, the #GCDP calls for evidence-based approaches that prioritize health & equity.
📖 Read our report in EN, FR, ES, and RU: globalcommissionondrugs.org/gcdp-reports...
#WorldDrugDay2025 #DrugPolicyReform
The #GCDP will hold an event on global drug policy, public health & intl cooperation:
📅 30 June 2025, 6:30pm – 7:30pm GMT
📍 @chathamhouse.org & Online
🔗 Registration required: tinyurl.com/5n6bea5j
Comm'rs Santos, Arbour & Zedillo will explore evidence-based responses to today’s drug challenges.
Day 3 Global Consortium for Depression Prevention #GCDP in Groningen turns to the Anticipate and Act: Prevention and Strengthening
Mental Health in the Netherlands and Beyond symposium - Prof Ricardo Muñoz sets the scene with the evidence base
Day 2 of Global Consortium on Depression Prevention #GCDP in Groningen begins with Pallas Maulik presenting very impressive SMART and ARTEMIS trial results (for eg doi.org/10.1186/s130... ) how to work within existing resources to provide mental health care in LMIC
Great to be at the Global Consortium for Depression Prevention #gcdp meeting in Groningen - today in the Statenzaal of the Provincehuis (provincial legislative chamber)
Tomorrow, join the in-person launch of the #GCDP report, “Beyond Punishment: From Criminal Justice Responses to Drug Policy Reform,” at a side event of the 34th #CCPCJ.
🗓️ 21 May | 🕐 13:00–14:00 CET
📍 Vienna International Centre, M3
🔗Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/88695639103
📖 Report: tinyurl.com/5n85ffbx
Comm'r Geoff Gallop will deliver the keynote at the in-person launch of the #GCDP report, “Beyond Punishment: From Criminal Justice Responses to Drug Policy Reform,” at the 34th #CCPCJ.
🗓️ 21 May | 🕐 13:00–14:00 CET
📍 VIC (Vienna), Rm M3
🔗Zoom: tinyurl.com/5696rydv
📖 Report: tinyurl.com/5n85ffbx
