Drug Policy Network South East Europe
Belgrade
Description: The Mission of the Drug Policy Network
South East Europe is adoption of more humane and effective drug policies in
SEE.
The
Drug Policy Network South East Europe aims to promote objective and open debate
on the effectiveness, direction and content of the national, regional and
international drug policy and to advance constructive recommendations for
policy makers.
The
Network strives to achieve the Mission through the following activities:
- Creating channels and advocacy tools for the Network members and
building their capacity to better engage with and influence the policy making
processes of national governments, regional and international agencies
- Facilitating communication and co?operation between civil society
stakeholders and supporting collaborative activities/endeavours
- Producing and
disseminating information and analysis to highlight the shortcomings of the
current drug control system with its strong law enforcement?dominated
approaches and promote a public health and human rights based approach in the
SEE region
Address: Dr Aleksandra Kosti?a 14/6 11000 Belgrade Serbia
Services provided:
Alternative development
Advocacy
Research
Areas of interest:
National, regional and international drug policies and programmes
Promotion and advocacy for drug policies and drug legislation based on a public health, harm reduction, social inclusion and human rights approach.Common reactions and comments on drug policy developments in South East Europe and submitting proposals on drug policy issues to the relevant authorities in order to improve existing drug legislation, drug strategies and drug action plans.Production, publishing and dissemination of information, books and other kinds of publications about drug policy in the region of South East Europe, at national, European and international level.
Transparent and open policymaking processes
Promoting objective and open dialogue at national, regional, European and international level and support to a human rights and public health approach.Coordinating common reactions and comments on drug policy developments in South East Europe in order to achieve coherent, consistent, evidence based and effective drug policy for the benefit of persons affected by drugs and other vulnerable groups, paying special attention to women, children, youth, prisoners and people in detention.Developing close and constructive relationships through open and objective dialogue with experts, key policy makers in national governments, regional bodies, European and international organisations.Improving channels and advocacy tools for the members of the Network, organising public campaigns and events and building up their capacity to better engage with and influence drug policy-making processes.
Sustainability of treatment, rehabilitation, harm reduction and social integration services
Active participation in regional and national projects.Supporting harm reduction services provided by the member organisations.Supporting actions which lead towards ensuring
that mechanisms for state support to services are in place.Supporting member organisations in their efforts to accredit their services.Promoting public health measures which ensure
non-discrimination. Involvement in early warning system for new
psychoactive substances.