International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) – 3 March 2026
The Human Rights Council Asserts Its Role in Drug Policy
This advocacy paper examines the adoption of UN Human Rights Council Resolution 60/26 on the human rights implications of drug policy. Tabled by Colombia on behalf of a cross-regional core group, the resolution was adopted without a vote in October 2025. The analysis reviews its significance in affirming the Human Rights Council’s role in drug policy debates, strengthening the mandate of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and expanding the integration of human rights considerations in drug policy discussions.
