@kasiams.bsky.social
This deadly escalation of the war on drugs is a terrible expression of the ongoing fight for the new world order and its new values. And it is terrifying. www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
Brazil: Serious Investigative Failures in Deadly Rio Raid
Rio de Janeiro police have failed to take crucial investigative steps to determine the circumstances of the killing of at least 121 people, including four police officers, during a raid in low-income,...
www.hrw.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This deadly escalation of the war on drugs is a terrible expression of the ongoing fight for the new world order and its new values. And it is terrifying. www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
Guards led him.. to a room where ..noose was fastened around his neck, the knot .. behind his ear to make sure his spine snapped ...Gravity did the rest ..He was 38: old.https://reason.com/2025/10/21/singapore-keeps-hanging-low-level-drug-couriers-but-it-cant-execute-its-way-to-a-drug-free-society/
Singapore keeps hanging low-level drug couriers, but it can’t execute its way to a drug-free society
The Singaporean government hanged Pannir Selvam this month, the 11th convict to be executed in 2025 for nonviolent narcotics violations.
reason.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Guards led him.. to a room where ..noose was fastened around his neck, the knot .. behind his ear to make sure his spine snapped ...Gravity did the rest ..He was 38: old.https://reason.com/2025/10/21/singapore-keeps-hanging-low-level-drug-couriers-but-it-cant-execute-its-way-to-a-drug-free-society/
New @undp.org report makes a strong case for examining how drug policy affects sustainable development, human rights, governance, health & the environment. It underscores that punitive enforcement has largely fueled violence, corruption, incarceration & health crises: www.undp.org/publications...
www.undp.org
October 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
New @undp.org report makes a strong case for examining how drug policy affects sustainable development, human rights, governance, health & the environment. It underscores that punitive enforcement has largely fueled violence, corruption, incarceration & health crises: www.undp.org/publications...
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We are hiring!🚨
We are looking for an individual passionate about drug reform to help with fundraising and organisational support.
Bristol (Hybrid)
£25 - 30k FTE
Part-time (2-3 days/week)
6 month contract (possibility to extend)
Apply by 5th October: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/transfo...
We are looking for an individual passionate about drug reform to help with fundraising and organisational support.
Bristol (Hybrid)
£25 - 30k FTE
Part-time (2-3 days/week)
6 month contract (possibility to extend)
Apply by 5th October: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/transfo...
Fundraising and Organisational Support | Transform Drug Policy Foundation | CharityJob
Apply now for Fundraising and Organisational Support. , £25,000 - £30,000 per year FTE, find a career with meaning today
www.charityjob.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We are hiring!🚨
We are looking for an individual passionate about drug reform to help with fundraising and organisational support.
Bristol (Hybrid)
£25 - 30k FTE
Part-time (2-3 days/week)
6 month contract (possibility to extend)
Apply by 5th October: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/transfo...
We are looking for an individual passionate about drug reform to help with fundraising and organisational support.
Bristol (Hybrid)
£25 - 30k FTE
Part-time (2-3 days/week)
6 month contract (possibility to extend)
Apply by 5th October: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/transfo...
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"As critics anticipated, without addressing issues of poverty and unemployment, the Taliban's ban was unlikely to hold,” Prof. Julia Buxton tells @helenredmond.bsky.social. “Necessity has driven cultivation shifts to less conspicuous areas ... and displacement into Pakistan.”
Poppy Growing Shifts to Pakistan After Taliban’s Crackdown in Afghanistan
Enforcement of the ban has merely driven cultivation over the border for now, in yet another example of the "balloon effect."
filtermag.org
September 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"As critics anticipated, without addressing issues of poverty and unemployment, the Taliban's ban was unlikely to hold,” Prof. Julia Buxton tells @helenredmond.bsky.social. “Necessity has driven cultivation shifts to less conspicuous areas ... and displacement into Pakistan.”
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Attempts to silence speech undermine our democracy and harm all Americans. We’ve signed a letter with 120+ organizations to stand for this fundamental freedom: osf.to/FundamentalF...
September 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Attempts to silence speech undermine our democracy and harm all Americans. We’ve signed a letter with 120+ organizations to stand for this fundamental freedom: osf.to/FundamentalF...
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World leaders came together in NY for UNGA80 at a pivotal moment of waning global commitment to multilateralism.
It is time to rethink the multilateral system—and reimagine one that adequately protects civilians, upholds human rights, and is grounded in justice, equity, and accountability.
It is time to rethink the multilateral system—and reimagine one that adequately protects civilians, upholds human rights, and is grounded in justice, equity, and accountability.
September 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
World leaders came together in NY for UNGA80 at a pivotal moment of waning global commitment to multilateralism.
It is time to rethink the multilateral system—and reimagine one that adequately protects civilians, upholds human rights, and is grounded in justice, equity, and accountability.
It is time to rethink the multilateral system—and reimagine one that adequately protects civilians, upholds human rights, and is grounded in justice, equity, and accountability.
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Attacks against @open-society.bsky.social are not about us, but about the United States slowly losing its democracy, as we have seen in different parts of the world.
We remain true to our values to promote rights, equity, and justice.
My interview with NPR: n.pr/3VE54wr
We remain true to our values to promote rights, equity, and justice.
My interview with NPR: n.pr/3VE54wr
George Soros's foundation responds to being targeted by Trump for investigation
President Trump has hinted that an investigation should be launched into philanthropist George Soros. NPR spoke with the head of Open Society Foundation, which Soros started, about Trump's suggestion.
n.pr
September 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Attacks against @open-society.bsky.social are not about us, but about the United States slowly losing its democracy, as we have seen in different parts of the world.
We remain true to our values to promote rights, equity, and justice.
My interview with NPR: n.pr/3VE54wr
We remain true to our values to promote rights, equity, and justice.
My interview with NPR: n.pr/3VE54wr
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Our statement in response to reporting that the Trump Administration is directing investigations without evidence into our operations.
September 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Our statement in response to reporting that the Trump Administration is directing investigations without evidence into our operations.
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A severe overdose-deaths disparity impacting rural Minnesota's Indigenous communities was much reduced—but not eliminated—from 2022-24, new data show.
Factors that likely contributed to this trajectory could be under threat, reports Sydney Sauer:
Factors that likely contributed to this trajectory could be under threat, reports Sydney Sauer:
Indigenous OD Mortality Plummets in Minnesota, But Disparity Remains
New data indicate that harm reduction efforts in rural parts of the state may be paying off, though progress is under threat.
filtermag.org
September 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A severe overdose-deaths disparity impacting rural Minnesota's Indigenous communities was much reduced—but not eliminated—from 2022-24, new data show.
Factors that likely contributed to this trajectory could be under threat, reports Sydney Sauer:
Factors that likely contributed to this trajectory could be under threat, reports Sydney Sauer:
I had the honor of meeting some of the Ukrainian veterans last week. They are inspiring and in need of our assistance. Please take a look at this @npr.org piece.
Many Ukrainian war veterans have physical and mental trauma, and struggle to return to civilian life. Here is a look at some groups trying to help ease them back into the community.
How to reintegrate over a million veterans? Groups in Ukraine are working on it
Many Ukrainian war veterans have physical and mental trauma, and struggle to return to civilian life. Here is a look at some groups trying to help ease them back into the community.
n.pr
September 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I had the honor of meeting some of the Ukrainian veterans last week. They are inspiring and in need of our assistance. Please take a look at this @npr.org piece.
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“Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, a talented director, and a voice of conscience. He gave us many memorable films over the past half century and then helped others to use the power of the screen to expose injustice and tell the stories of those resisting it.” —George Soros
September 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
“Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, a talented director, and a voice of conscience. He gave us many memorable films over the past half century and then helped others to use the power of the screen to expose injustice and tell the stories of those resisting it.” —George Soros
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Poland invoked Article 4 of NATO’s treaty on Wednesday after the alliance’s fighter jets shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace. Article 4 allows member states to start a formal discussion within the alliance about threats to their security. Here's what to know.
Poland Has Invoked NATO’s Article 4. What Comes Next?
Article 4 allows member states to start a formal discussion within the alliance about threats to their security. It does not commit the alliance to military action.
nyti.ms
September 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Poland invoked Article 4 of NATO’s treaty on Wednesday after the alliance’s fighter jets shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace. Article 4 allows member states to start a formal discussion within the alliance about threats to their security. Here's what to know.
People engaged in drug-related economies are often a part of the most economically vulnerable communities in the world. If you are heading to NYC for the UNGA next week, consider joining this @undp.org event on developmental aspects of #drugpolicy and an urgent need for reform
September 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
People engaged in drug-related economies are often a part of the most economically vulnerable communities in the world. If you are heading to NYC for the UNGA next week, consider joining this @undp.org event on developmental aspects of #drugpolicy and an urgent need for reform
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"One day in detox I met the love of my life. We were flirting, and I had to be real with her and show her my leg. She laughed and said, 'What, do you think I never saw a track mark before?'"
Learning to Love My Track Marks
I'm homeless for the first time in my life. Other drug users have taught me so much—both about safer injection and about not feeling ashamed.
filtermag.org
September 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"One day in detox I met the love of my life. We were flirting, and I had to be real with her and show her my leg. She laughed and said, 'What, do you think I never saw a track mark before?'"
Thanks to @idpc.net @inpud.bsky.social & @harmreductionintl.bsky.social for leading on the letter in support of #harmreduction to World Health Organization. Signed by 177 civil society & community-led orgs from across the 🌏, it shows we need WHO leadership more than ever
idpc.net/news/2025/09...
idpc.net/news/2025/09...
Urgent call for continued WHO leadership on harm reduction for people who use drugs – Open letter to the WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Civil society urges WHO to sustain leadership on harm reduction, resist funding cuts, and ensure meaningful community involvement.
idpc.net
September 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thanks to @idpc.net @inpud.bsky.social & @harmreductionintl.bsky.social for leading on the letter in support of #harmreduction to World Health Organization. Signed by 177 civil society & community-led orgs from across the 🌏, it shows we need WHO leadership more than ever
idpc.net/news/2025/09...
idpc.net/news/2025/09...
Now is not the time to scale down #harmreduction efforts in the US, or elsewhere. Please take a look at my piece drawing on decades of international experience of supporting fantastic advocates, policy makers and service providers throughout the world: www.commondreams.org/opinion/harm...
We Need to Double Down on Harm Reduction, Not Walk Away From It | Common Dreams
We have come too far to turn our backs on what works when it comes to sound, life-saving drug policies. Now is the wrong time to politicize practical, proven responses to this medical emergency.
www.commondreams.org
September 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Now is not the time to scale down #harmreduction efforts in the US, or elsewhere. Please take a look at my piece drawing on decades of international experience of supporting fantastic advocates, policy makers and service providers throughout the world: www.commondreams.org/opinion/harm...
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Drug policy should be rooted in the principles of public health, human rights, and upholding human dignity. Our director, @kasiams.bsky.social, shares how at Open Society we strive to promote humane, evidence-based approaches to drugs and drug use:
www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/reima...
www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/reima...
Reimagining Drug Policy with Compassion and Justice
Open Society believes that drug policy should be rooted in principles of public health, human rights, and upholding human dignity. We strive to promote humane, evidence-based approaches to drugs and…
www.opensocietyfoundations.org
August 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Drug policy should be rooted in the principles of public health, human rights, and upholding human dignity. Our director, @kasiams.bsky.social, shares how at Open Society we strive to promote humane, evidence-based approaches to drugs and drug use:
www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/reima...
www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/reima...
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Happy 95th birthday to George Soros, the founder of the Open Society Foundations!
August 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Happy 95th birthday to George Soros, the founder of the Open Society Foundations!
This decision will have dramatic consequences counted in human lives lost to overdose: www.npr.org/2025/07/16/n...
Exclusive: Trump team withholds $140 million budgeted for fentanyl fight
Threats to $140 million in funds for public health departments battling fentanyl overdoses comes as some experts see the addiction safety net unraveling.
www.npr.org
July 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This decision will have dramatic consequences counted in human lives lost to overdose: www.npr.org/2025/07/16/n...
Numerous studies have highlighted the devastating impacts of the UN drug control regime on health, human rights, environment & development. In March, CND agreed to establish a panel of 19 independent experts to aimed at reviewing the UN drug control architecture: idpc.net/news/2025/05...
183 civil society groups urge UN Secretary-General to lead historic global drug policy review with a bold, inclusive and transformative vision
Global civil society groups call on the UN Secretary-General to ensure the independence, credibility and representativeness of the UN review's expert panel, and to champion meaningful, rights-affirmin...
idpc.net
July 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Numerous studies have highlighted the devastating impacts of the UN drug control regime on health, human rights, environment & development. In March, CND agreed to establish a panel of 19 independent experts to aimed at reviewing the UN drug control architecture: idpc.net/news/2025/05...
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Congratulations to the 2025 Open Society Fellows!
The fellows are a group of 31 public intellectuals from seven global cities who will help shape global conversations on the most pressing issues of our time:
Beirut
Buenos Aires
Colombo
Dar es Salaam
Jakarta
Lagos
Taipei
The fellows are a group of 31 public intellectuals from seven global cities who will help shape global conversations on the most pressing issues of our time:
Beirut
Buenos Aires
Colombo
Dar es Salaam
Jakarta
Lagos
Taipei
July 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 Open Society Fellows!
The fellows are a group of 31 public intellectuals from seven global cities who will help shape global conversations on the most pressing issues of our time:
Beirut
Buenos Aires
Colombo
Dar es Salaam
Jakarta
Lagos
Taipei
The fellows are a group of 31 public intellectuals from seven global cities who will help shape global conversations on the most pressing issues of our time:
Beirut
Buenos Aires
Colombo
Dar es Salaam
Jakarta
Lagos
Taipei
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“Music can be a call to arms, but music itself changes nothing. It won’t go further unless you are determined to act upon it.” Bob Geldof, the rock star-turned-activist who helped organize Live Aid 40 years ago, reflected on the benefit concert’s impact and why it could not happen today.
Bob Geldof Reflects on Live Aid, 40 Years Later
The rock star-turned-activist reflects on the 1985 benefit concert and why it could not happen now.
nyti.ms
July 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
“Music can be a call to arms, but music itself changes nothing. It won’t go further unless you are determined to act upon it.” Bob Geldof, the rock star-turned-activist who helped organize Live Aid 40 years ago, reflected on the benefit concert’s impact and why it could not happen today.