Rome Consensus 2.0

A call from professionals to governments to make clear and urgent moves towards health and rights based approaches to spread #HumanitarianDrugPolicy across 🌎

[Fondazione Villa Maraini-CRI @VillaMaraini]

#21maggio Iniziato l’evento “Emergenza Droga: è possibile un ruolo terapeutico delle Forze dell’Ordine? È ipotizzabile l’introduzione di una terapia coercitiva?
#Deflection #Terapiacoercitiva #Emergenza #Droga #forzedellOrdine

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

#HRC58 | Draft resolution A/HRC/58/L.1 on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights was ADOPTED.

[Knowmad Institut 🧠 @KnowmadInstitut]

🌍🚨 A Humanitarian Approach to Addressing Synthetic Drug Threats

At CND 68, global leaders, policymakers, and civil society came together to discuss urgent solutions for the rising synthetic drug crisis. This high-level event, organized by Elternkreis Wien and co-hosted by leading institutions as The Colombo Plan , Pompidou Group of the Council of Europe , Knowmad Institut , FONDAZIONE VILLA MARAINI, C4 Recovery Foundation, Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC) emphasized the need for public health, harm reduction, and international cooperation.

🤝 With 44 participants, including key representatives from some governments, intergubernamental agencies and NGOs, we advanced dialogue on effective responses to synthetic drug threats.

#HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #PublicHealth #SyntheticDrugs #CND68 #InternationalCooperation #KnowmadInstitut

[Knowmad Institut 🧠 @KnowmadInstitut]

🌍 Main Event of the Rome Consensus 2.0 at CND 68

📢 As part of the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND 68), the Rome Consensus 2.0 led the main event:
"Clarifying Harm Reduction: A Return to Public Health and Global Well-Being", organized by the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and co-hosted by key governments and organizations.

💡 A global call to action to strengthen Harm Reduction as a fundamental public health strategy, promoting a humanitarian approach based on scientific evidence and human rights.

🤝 Co-hosts:
🇰🇪 Kenya | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 🏛️ UNODC - Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section | 🇪🇺 Pompidou Group - Council of Europe | 🚑 Argentinian Red Cross | 💡 C4 Recovery Foundation | 📚 Knowmad Institut | 🌍 Villa Maraini Foundation | 🔬 TASC | 🏥 Drug Policy Network South East Europe | 👮‍♂️ Police, Treatment and Community | 🇧🇷 Rede Brasileira de Redução de Danos | 🌏 Middle East Harm Reduction Association | 🎓 Universidad del Rosario (Colombia) | ⚕️ International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care | 🏥 CRANSTOUN | 🇲🇴 ARTM - Macau | 🇵🇹 Ares do Pinhal (Portugal)

🌟 Key representatives in attendance included officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs Zimbabwe, Government of Canada, Dhaka Ahsania Mission (Bangladesh), Permanent Missions of El Salvador and Kenya, NACADA, UNODC, UNICRI, Turkish Green Crescent, the World Federation of Therapeutic Communities, and more.

📍 A crucial step toward more humane, inclusive, and effective drug policies.

🔗 Join the conversation and keep pushing for change!
#RomeConsensus #HarmReduction #PublicHealth #CND68 #IFRC #UNODC #KnowmadInstitut

[Rome Consensus 2.0 @RomeConsensus]

Last November, from the Rome Consensus 2.0 we conducted the first academic certification on harm reduction in collaboration with the UNAM School of Medicine, with the support of the Mexican Foreign Ministry. This marks a crucial step toward more effective and humane drug policies

[Rome Consensus 2.0 @RomeConsensus]

🇲🇽🤝 Mexico: A Key Ally in Adopting a Humanitarian Approach to Drug Policy

During CND 68, Mexico co-hosted one of our events, reaffirming its commitment to a health- and human rights-based approach. 🏥⚖️

[Knowmad Institut 🧠 @KnowmadInstitut]

🌍✨ Our alliance for a humanitarian drug policy grows stronger every year, and our presence at the CND is proof of that!

Through the Rome Consensus 2.0, we continue building bridges, gaining allies, and promoting approaches based on health, human rights, and dignity. 💙🤝

Together, we advance real solutions that save lives and fight stigma. 🚀🔹

#RomeConsensus #CND68 #CND #HumanitarianDrugPolicy #EndTheStigma #PublicHealth #HarmReduction

[Fondazione Villa Maraini-CRI @VillaMaraini]

Evento moderato da M.Barra con tema“chiarire la funzione della riduzione del danno”.Relatori Anja Busse World Health Organization, esponenti Associazione Internazionale Cure Palliative International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care, del Kenya, Messico e società civile

[Fondazione Villa Maraini-CRI @VillaMaraini]

Missione #VillaMaraini-CRI 68ª Commissione Mondiale ONU droga Vienna, in rappresentanza Federazione Internazionale di Croce e Mezzaluna Rossa.Le politiche umanitarie sulle droghe che diffondiamo tramite @RomeConsensus nel mondo sempre più riconosciute a livello di Governi e NGO.

[Fondazione Villa Maraini-CRI @VillaMaraini]

"Riduzione del danno è importante come la distribuizione metadone, cure psicologiche offerti a chi soffre di dipendenza patologica sostanze. Importante replicare nel mondo quello che avviene a #VillaMaraini, dove tutti servizi vengono offerti nello stesso luogo.” G.Campello

[Knowmad Institut 🧠 @KnowmadInstitut]

CND 68 | Day 1: “CND is the place where we learn from each other”

On day 1 of CND 68 started with a key meeting with the delegation of Côte d'Ivoire, led by Ambassador Dr. Cissé Yacouba, to explore potential collaborations within the Rome Consensus 2.0 global initiative, while also being challenged to support dialogue among nations in the West African region on evidence-based drug policies.

During the opening session, UNODC Executive Director, Ghada Fathi Waly, stressed that CND remains the space where Member States learn from one another to strengthen their national frameworks, always guided by science.

“It is through the CND that Member States learn from each other, to strengthen their national frameworks and measures, guided by science”

We co-hosted two strategic side events that reinforced the need for global cooperation:
“Improving Equitable Global Availability and Affordability of Internationally Controlled Essential Medicines in Africa”
Led by the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC), this event addressed regulatory barriers and solutions to ensure access to controlled medicines for medical purposes in Africa, emphasizing inter-agency, Member State, and civil society collaboration.
“Innovations in the Continuity of Care: Solutions over Ideologies”
Organized by IFNGO (International Federation of NGOs for the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse), this panel highlighted successful healthcare models for people who use drugs, stressing the need for health-based approaches over punitive measures.
Rome Consensus 2.0 Both: Expanding the Impact of Humanitarian Drug Policy
At our Rome Consensus 2.0 booth, alongside our partners, we:
✅ Engaged with country delegations and civil society organizations to amplify the reach of humanitarian drug policies.
✅ Strengthened strategic alliances with key stakeholders to push for science-based reforms.
✅ Raised awareness about the importance of human rights and social justice in drug policy debates.
A Commitment to Evidence-Based Reform
The Knowmad Institut remains committed to advocating for drug policies rooted in science, human rights, and social justice, ensuring a strong, evidence-based approach to international drug policy discussions at #CND68 and beyond.

[Knowmad Institut 🧠 @KnowmadInstitut]

CND 68 | Day 1: “CND is the place where we learn from each other”

On day 1 of CND 68 started with a key meeting with the delegation of Côte d'Ivoire, led by Ambassador Dr. Cissé Yacouba, to explore potential collaborations within the Rome Consensus 2.0 global initiative, while also being challenged to support dialogue among nations in the West African region on evidence-based drug policies.

During the opening session, UNODC Executive Director, Ghada Fathi Waly, stressed that CND remains the space where Member States learn from one another to strengthen their national frameworks, always guided by science.

“It is through the CND that Member States learn from each other, to strengthen their national frameworks and measures, guided by science”

We co-hosted two strategic side events that reinforced the need for global cooperation:
“Improving Equitable Global Availability and Affordability of Internationally Controlled Essential Medicines in Africa”
Led by the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC), this event addressed regulatory barriers and solutions to ensure access to controlled medicines for medical purposes in Africa, emphasizing inter-agency, Member State, and civil society collaboration.
“Innovations in the Continuity of Care: Solutions over Ideologies”
Organized by IFNGO (International Federation of NGOs for the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse), this panel highlighted successful healthcare models for people who use drugs, stressing the need for health-based approaches over punitive measures.
Rome Consensus 2.0 Both: Expanding the Impact of Humanitarian Drug Policy
At our Rome Consensus 2.0 booth, alongside our partners, we:
✅ Engaged with country delegations and civil society organizations to amplify the reach of humanitarian drug policies.
✅ Strengthened strategic alliances with key stakeholders to push for science-based reforms.
✅ Raised awareness about the importance of human rights and social justice in drug policy debates.
A Commitment to Evidence-Based Reform
The Knowmad Institut remains committed to advocating for drug policies rooted in science, human rights, and social justice, ensuring a strong, evidence-based approach to international drug policy discussions at #CND68 and beyond.

[MinJusticia Colombia @MinjusticiaCo]

#Agenda | En el cierre de la Comisión de Estupefacientes en Viena 🇦🇹, la delegación del @MinjusticiaCo 🇨🇴 se reunió con la Cruz Roja, la Media Luna Roja, @VillaMaraini y @KnowmadInstitut para impulsar una iniciativa conjunta sobre reducción de riesgos y daños, promoviendo una #PolíticaDeDrogas más humana, en articulación con el sistema de salud, la academia y estas organizaciones.

En los próximos días, @URosario, @MinSaludCol, @MinjusticiaCo y Cruz Roja avanzarán en diálogos sobre este tema y su impacto en la atención a la población penitenciaria y carcelaria.

#CND68 #AvanzandoEnPolíticaDeDrogas

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🌟 SIDE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS AT CND 68! 🌟

Today, our CEO, @omerikwa, joined global leaders at the "How Low-Income Countries Can Successfully Implement Treatment for Deflection and Diversion" side event.

A powerful discussion on innovative strategies to tackle substance abuse through treatment and rehabilitation rather than punishment.

Key takeaways:
✅ Deflection works! Redirecting individuals from the criminal justice system to treatment programs saves lives and resources.
✅ Community-driven solutions are essential for sustainable impact in low-income countries.
✅ Collaboration between governments, NGOs, and communities is the way forward.

💡 Let’s shift the narrative from punishment to healing. Together, we can build a healthier, drug-free world!

👉 Share this post to spread the word and join the movement! @InteriorKE @kipmurkomen @ray_omollo @PTAC_Collab @KnowmadInstitut @RomeConsensus @Mairori4

#CND68 #CND25 #TreatmentNotPunishment #DrugFreeWorld #NACADA #DeflectionAndDiversion

[Fondazione Villa Maraini-CRI @VillaMaraini]

#14marzo Giovanna Campello, capo dipartimento Prevenzione, Trattamento e Riabilitazione dell’ UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, ha partecipato evento collaterale che abbiamo organizzato a margine della 68esima Commissione contro Droga e Narcotraffico ONU a Vienna

[Rome Consensus 2.0 @RomeConsensus]

🥁 Room MOE15 at 2 pm today.
Rome Consensus 2.0 group is going to meet for an informal discussion on text steps and achievements. Join us and invite people could be interested

[Rome Consensus 2.0 @RomeConsensus]

Despite years of scientific evidence, various historical harm reduction initiatives in Europe are facing cuts and hostility from conservative governments. Access to free healthcare is still a struggle. #HarmReduction #HealthForAll #HumanRights

[Rome Consensus 2.0 @RomeConsensus]

Nadia Gasbarrini and Mauro Patti presented Villa Maraini’s work in the streets, prisons, and in support of PWUD arrested in police stations that need treatment and support. Reducing harm, violence and promoting compassionate assistence to everyone where they are. #rc2 #ehrc2024

[Rome Consensus 2.0 @RomeConsensus]

@VillaMaraini Despite years of scientific evidence, various historical harm reduction initiatives in Europe are facing cuts and hostility from conservative governments. Access to free healthcare is still a struggle. #HarmReduction #HealthForAll #HumanRights https://t.co/AiXB9CePi8

[Rome Consensus 2.0 @RomeConsensus]

RC2 is at the European Conference on #HarmReduction, joining key organizations working to protect the rights of PWUD. Our efforts focus on #HumanRights, access to ethical care, and non-violent approaches to address drug problems, as stated in the #RomeConsensus #ehrc2024

[Rome Consensus 2.0 @RomeConsensus]

Nadia Gasbarrini and Mauro Patti presented @VillaMaraini’s work in the streets, prisons, and in support of drug users arrested in police stations that need treatment and support of peers, reducing harm, violence and promoting compassionate assistance to everyone where they are.