Policy Statements

To mark the Global Day of Action, 26 June, of the Support. Don’t Punish campaign, Amnesty International releases a policy paper to contribute to the advancement of drug policies that better uphold human rights. More

For a drug policy that makes Europe safer, healthier, and more just! A Manifesto, initiated by C-EHRN, lays down a vision for a pragmatic, innovative, and human rights-centred European drug policy. More

The decriminalisation of drug use and related activities is a policy option that is widely supported by the United Nations as a core component of a human rights- and health-based approach towards people who use drugs. More

UNAIDS welcomes the adoption of a key resolution at the 67th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, recognizing harm reduction for the first time as an important part of an effective public health response. More

ACHIEVE issues a call to action outlining actions different actors (Member States, Stakeholders, European Commission and European Parliament) can take to eliminate viral hepatitis B and C in the European Union/European Economic Area. More

The dire need is to make hepatitis elimination a national priority with a strategic shift in governance and policy and ensuring the intelligent expenditure of resources. More

The statement calls for an end to the war on drugs, and for equal access to harm reduction and hepatitis prevention services, regardless of location or drug use status. More

EndHep2030 released a call to action video towards achieving the goal of eliminating VH by 2030. CSOs are invited to join a Community Call to Action to eliminate VH as a public health threat. More

Drugs with a near-100 per cent cure rate have been available for years. To ensure that these are widely available, political leadership and funding are needed. More

The 2030 elimination targets are a challenge, but they are within reach. Now is the time to seize the moment, expand efforts, formalize funding, and raise national and international attention. More