Ann Fordham

Executive Director at International Drug Policy Consortium MOVING TO BLUESKY @annfordham.bsky.social

[The Global Commission on Drug Policy (GCDP) @globalcdp]

🧵1/3: At #HRC60, the #GCDP and @IDPCnet hosted a co-organized side event on how drug policy reform can prevent serious human rights violations.

The discussion emphasized abolition of the death penalty, international cooperation, and decriminalization as key pathways.

[Support.Don't Punish @SDPcampaign]

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[Ann Fordham @AnnFordham]

The global liberation of the sacred #cocaleaf is critical to uphold the rights of Indigenous Peoples of the Andean Amazonian region. #Coca has been prohibited for over 50 years based on racist & colonial prejudice. The #WHO has begun an overdue review.

https://t.co/OHirqdBxra

[Laura Gil @Lauraggils]

Thank you. Forever grateful for the generosity shown to Colombia.

[Arild Knutsen @Arild_Knutsen]

At the last CND in March 2025, Colombia led a resolution that creates an independent expert panel that will conduct a long-over review of the UN drug control ‘machinery’. Her leadership has been exceptional 🥰
@Lauraggils @RRFdrugreporter https://t.co/lk05VlsMZ0

[Support.Don't Punish @SDPcampaign]

✨From murals and marches to mutual aid and media actions, thousands of people in 262 cities of 80 countries commemorated #SupportDontPunish Day, on 26 June 💚

Our blog recaps some of the many powerful ways grassroots groups mobilised for change: https://t.co/XSL5AeePw4

[Ann Fordham @AnnFordham]

WATCH 👀 My interview w/ the inspiring @Lauraggils Colombia's Ambassador At-Large for Drug Policy. In 2 years, she has shaken up the moribund and fossilised UN drug policy debate!

We wish all the best as she moves to @OAS_official & will miss her greatly.

[IDPC @IDPCnet]

'Nothing ever happens in Vienna,' they said — but Amb. @Lauraggils proved otherwise.

Breaking taboos, building coalitions & leaning on #CivilSociety, her #DrugPolicyReform leadership shifted the dial.

📺 Must-watch via @RRFdrugreporter & @IDPCnet https://t.co/mU1BoMzg5x

[Ann Fordham @AnnFordham]

@SDPcampaign @Lauraggils 💜💜💜💜💜

[Shayla Schlossenberg @SSchlossenberg]

We spoke with more than 150 people today - almost entirely local - overwhelmingly in support of getting a local overdose prevention site

Happy #SupportDontPunish day of action 🥹

@SDPcampaign

PS Twitter has a 10 acct tag limit so very sorry if you weren’t tagged!

[IDPC @IDPCnet]

Naomi Burke-Shyne was a one-of-a-kind leader — smart, open-hearted, and deeply committed. We were lucky to work alongside her and mourn her untimely passing. Our thoughts go out to her family & loved ones.

You can share memories and condolences here: https://t.co/QKJPlLxVeP

[IDPC @IDPCnet]

Love this galaxy of advocates, campaigners and agitators that believe drug policies can shift towards ensuring human rights & social justice!

Thanks to our network for joining our very early members meeting at #HR25 💚

#SupportDontPunish!

[Ann Fordham @AnnFordham]

Hi friends. My cousin's 9 year old daughter is gravely ill with leukemia. The costs for the last line of treatment are extremely high. Please consider donating - any amount is appreciated. A little girl's life hangs in the balance. Thank u for considering
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[IDPC @IDPCnet]

Were you among the 1000s of campaigners organising activities for the 2024 #SupportDontPunish Global Day of Action? 👊💚

The campaign seeks your feedback & insights! Share them by 25 August using through this link: https://t.co/33OzI6KmO3

[IDPC @IDPCnet]

🇺🇳 This year's session of the UN @CND_tweets did not go as usual!

Marked by glaring geopolitical divides, high civil society participation and the 1st resolution votes in decades — our Proceedings report unpicks a historical meeting.

📘 Read & share: https://t.co/4aj4TtdiZv

[Support.Don't Punish @SDPcampaign]

TODAY @ #AIDS2024 — Grassroots organising is the lifeblood of the #HarmReduction movement. We've always supported each other!

Join us & @Metzineres_org to discuss the #SupportDontPunish campaign's role in nurturing this legacy.

⏰ 13:30 - 14:30
📍 5-5-5 Zone, Global Village 💚

[Robert Carr Fund @RobertCarrFund]

Visit @SDPcampaign booth at the Global Village to join the global campaign for #Decriminalisation
#AIDS2024

[Emily Christie @emilyjc]

Every dollar spent on defense is a dollar not spent on health and social services - @HelenClarkNZ at #AIDS2024

[UNAIDS Global @UNAIDS]

.@Winnie_Byanyima joins the #SupportDontPunish campaign, calling for a rights-based approach to drug policy.
Criminalization of drug use discourages uptake of HIV services, drive users underground & lead to unsafe practices. Decriminalization saves lives.
#WorldDrugDay