The World Health Day is observed every year on 7 April, marking the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. It has been celebrated since 1950 to raise awareness of key global health issues and mobilize action worldwide. Purpose is to highlight a priority health issue and encourage governments, institutions, and individuals to […]
A new guidance note by UNAIDS, UNDP, INPUD, Release and HRDP outlines how decriminalizing drug use and possession for personal use can strengthen the global HIV response through more effective, rights-based drug policies. Based on lessons from countries that have already moved away from punitive approaches, the document examines how criminalization undermines access to health […]
The Drug Policy Network South East Europe endorsed a joint letter addressed to the President of the United Nations General Assembly regarding the process leading to the 2026 High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS. While efforts have been made to facilitate civil society engagement, including through the Multistakeholder Task Force (MSTF), there are significant concerns that the […]
The report “The UNGASS Decade in Review: Gaps, Achievements and Paths for Reform” by the International Drug Policy Consortium examines global drug policy developments since the 2016 United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS). That landmark event marked a turning point by bringing public health, human rights, and community perspectives closer to the center of […]
Member organisations
The Drug Policy Network South East Europe has 27 member organisations in 11 countries.
That includes ordinary, associate and honorary types of members. For more informaton about member organisations follow this link.
Resource centre
Resource Centre
The Resource Centre aims to improve our work by facilitating and contributing to the sharing of information, resources and experiences between the member organisations and other civil society organisations, their partners and local organisations, additionally providing useful training, practical information and services. It also aims to strengthen relationships and enhance dialogue between CSOs and other actors.
Glossary of terms
Glossary of terms
The Glossary is an alphabetical list of terms used in a domain of drug policy, with the definitions for those terms. It contains explanations of concepts and terms related to the field of drugs and relevant related matters. A list of abbreviation of terms and international institutions and the bodies related to theme is also attached to the glossary.
The Mission of the Drug Policy Network South East Europe is adoption of more humane and effective drug policies in SEE.