This collection of essays puts into sharp relief that state-sanctioned and extrajudicial killings in the name of drug control have less to do with preserving cultural values and more to do with preserving political power.
Sajwani and Williams identify obstacles in roll-out, including in relation to inadequate training, policy restrictions and stigma, whilst calling for further research to better understand the specifics of implementation and barriers in LMIC
CSFD identifies clear progress in the inclusion of gender issues and perspective in the new EU Drugs Strategy and Action plan, but recognises further development is crucial and provides recommendations.
HRI inventories a host of barriers in access to harm reduction services, including stigma, gender-based and structural violence, criminalisation, incarceration and limited gender-responsive and gender-affirming services.
The Global Fund outlines guidance for applicants to plan for and scale up effective HIV and HCV programming for people who use drugs, particularly those who inject.
UNAIDS unpacks the impact that gender inequalities, inequalities faced by key populations, and inequalities between children and adults have had on the AIDS response.
UNODC reports historical high levels of coca cultivation and potential coca production and offers insights into this increase, including as related to conditions of poverty and limited market access opportunities in rural areas of cultivation.
