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Dear reader,
Welcome to this month’s edition of the Drugs & Democracy Bulletin! Here are three important stories we would like to share with you today.
Formed in 1996, the TNI Drugs & Democracy programme explores the underlying causes of drug production and consumption and advocates for evidence-based policies that respect the human rights of producers and consumers.
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| Women’s Day 2018: Building gender-sensitive drug resources in Myanmar |
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Dania Putri
In Kachin State, Myanmar, a women’s drop-in centre has transformed into more than just a harm reduction facility. Leading up to International Women’s Day, we spoke with Thinzar Tun (AHRN Myanmar) about what makes this centre special.
Read the full article
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| Opium production in Mexico and Colombia |
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Jorge Hernández Tinajero, Guillermo Andrés Ospina, and Martin Jelsma
Over the past decade, poppy cultivation in Latin America has increased exponentially. What’s the driving force behind this? Together with local researchers, we analyse the history and underlying factors of opium production in Mexico and Colombia. The English version of this report will be published next month.
Read the full report link (in Spanish)
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| Regulating cannabis in accord with international law |
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In collaboration with the Washington Office on Latin America and the Global Drug Policy Observatory
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 Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), TNI will co-organise a side event to explore the issue, addressing the various challenges and opportunities involved.
Learn more
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