International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) – 26 April 2026
Repairing the ‘Machinery’ – Part 2: Civil Society Engagement With the Independent Review of International Drug Policy Commitments
The International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) has published a new advocacy note outlining how the independent expert panel established by Commission on Narcotic Drugs Resolution 68/6 can ensure meaningful engagement with civil society, affected communities, academia, and youth organizations. Adopted at the Commission’s 68th session in March 2025, the resolution established a multidisciplinary panel to review the international drug control system and develop recommendations to strengthen its implementation.
The note argues that inclusive and transparent consultations will be essential to ensuring that the review process advances health, human rights, social justice, and evidence-based drug policies. Drawing on practices from across the UN system, it proposes recommendations for a coordinated and participatory consultation process to better inform the panel’s deliberations and outcomes.