| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
26 June 2025 - UN experts call to break the cycle: from punishment to care and support
for all
Building on our previous statements, we, the UN human rights experts*, reaffirm
our call for drug policies that are firmly grounded in human rights, emphasizing rehabilitation and mental health support over punishment and criminalization. On World Drugs Day 2026, we urge States, the United Nations system, and civil society to break the cycle: from punishment to care and support for all. (UNHRC – United Nations Human Rights Council, Genf, 26.06.2026)
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