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23 February 2010

New Possibilities - Energize DPA’s Biennial Reform Conference

From November 12-14, over 1,000 participants came together at the 2009 International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was the Reform Conference’s strongest, most diverse gathering of people, issues, co-hosts, and partner organizations yet. The conference focused on the rapidly changing political climate and forward-thinking issues, such as systems for marijuana regulation, supervised injection sites in the U.S., and shifting drug use from a criminal justice to a health issue. The conference reflected the diversity of our growing movement, with the largest contingent ever from outside the U.S. - more than 150 international participants representing 33 countries. Mark your calendar! The next Reform Conference will be at the Westing Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles from November 2 to 5 2011.

23 February 2010

We would like to hear from you! - UNAIDS NGO Delegation Survey

Each year, the NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS governing body (called the Programme Coordinating Board or PCB) submits a report to the Board. This is an important opportunity to present the unique perspectives of civil society on the developments and issues around the AIDS pandemic. Broad input from civil society informs the NGO report, particularly regarding key issues on the agenda, but also regarding persistent or emerging issues “on the ground.” The NGO Delegation would like to get your input as it writes this report. Please take a few minutes to complete this anonymous questionnaire, available at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YVMZN62

23 February 2010

First Romanian debate on drug classification and drug related crimes

The President of the Romanian Deputy Chamber has launched an invitation to civil society representatives to participate in the first debate on changing the Romanian law on drugs. The Deputy Chamber is proposing discussions on differentiating penalties for illicit possession of drugs for personal use; a periodic review of drug classification lists; and a review of legislation regarding drug policy coordination.

12 February 2010

Call for nominations: 2010 Red Ribbon Awards

The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2010 Red Ribbon Award is February 28th. We strongly encourage you to nominate your colleagues of excellence for the award, as this would present an excellent opportunity to give prominence to drug policy issues at the International AIDS Conference.

12 February 2010

Canadian federal government goes to the Supreme Court to shut down Vancouver's safe-injection site

Last month's decision by the British Columbia appeals court to allow North America’s only safe-injection site to stay open will be taken to the Supreme Court of Canada. The Insite facility that provides a space for drug users to safely inject themselves has caused tension between the local government and the Conservative federal government. The previous liberal government had granted the site exemption from federal drug laws but now the current government wants to shut the site down.

27 January 2010

Response Beyond Borders - Asian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Harm Reduction created

This committee set up the RBB Asian consultation meeting in Bangkok in January 2010 will focus on advocacy with other MPs, on effective policy and legislative changes as well as providing a mechanism for dialogue with communities of people who use drugs and people living with HIV. The Committee was formed with support from RBB and the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development.

25 January 2010

Safe Games 2010: Vancouver, Canada

SafeGames 2010 (www.safegames2010.com), a consortium of local, national, and international harm-reduction and advocacy organisations, is working to ensure that Vancouver residents and international visitors celebrate safely during the upcoming Winter Olympics.

25 January 2010

Canadian appellate court upholds ruling in favour of Vancouver's supervised injection facility

The British Columbia Court of Appeal in Canada has upheld a lower court ruling from last year that granted Vancouver’s supervised injection facility an ongoing exemption from certain provisions of Canada’s drug laws (prohibiting possession and trafficking of controlled substances) and that also declared those provisions of Canada’s law constitutionally invalid insofar as they apply to the users and site operators of Insite.

25 January 2010

Call for nominations for the 2010 Red Ribbon Award

The call for nominations for the 2010 Red Ribbon Award is now open. As in the past, the award honors and recognizes exceptional grassroots leadership in responding to the AIDS epidemic. Nominations are accepted from December 1st, 2009 until February 28th, 2010.

25 January 2010

IHRA invites applications for two new posts

The International Harm Reduction Association is recruiting for two new positions. The deadline for applications for both posts is 5th February 2010. The posts are Networking and Advocacy Officer and Human Rights Analyst: Death Penalty Project.

25 January 2010

Be involved! Be heard! Country Progress reports to be submitted to UNAIDS

ICASO is calling for the urgent involvement of community sector organizations in the review and reporting process related to the UNGASS Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS. The review and reporting process for the 2010 period is already underway. Countries need to send their progress reports to UNAIDS by March 31, 2010.

25 January 2010

IDPC holds first Law Enforcement Seminar in Malaysia

The IDPC Law Enforcement project took a big step forward in December 2009 with the first seminar taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Royal Malaysia Police Force. The seminar was organised in partnership with the Malaysia AIDS Council (MAC).