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Websites with the best resources and organizations relating to Legalizing Equality. Please consider supporting the work of the great people behind these projects in whatever ways you can.
Transform Drug Policy Foundation - TransformDrugs.org
A leading drug policy reform NGO providing clarity on the way out of the endless failed war on some drug users. Be sure to check out their amazing publications.
Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) - LawEnforcementActionPartnership.org
Current and former police, prosecutors, judges, and others who enforced drug prohibition now speak out for reform. Formerly known as Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, they have widened their mission because they witnessed many more problems in the criminal justice system beyond just ending drug prohibition. Their speakers are at the top for most persuasive, and their many talks and TV appearances are on youtube.
LEAP U.K. - UKLeap.org
The U.K. branch has a powerful blog and one of the best podcasts debating drugs, addiction, and policy called Stop and Search (rss feed, acast, podbean, iTunes, player.fm).
Anyone’s Child: Families for Safer Drug Control - AnyonesChild.org
An international network of families whose lives have been wrecked by current drug laws and are now campaigning to change them. Hearing their stories gives a voice those lives that were not saved by drug prohibition laws and were often harmed by them.
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) - Australia, Canada, U.S. / International
The youth and student movement reforming drug policies, ensuring their voices are heard when any laws are made in the name of protecting them. They have chapters popping up across the globe raising youth involvement.
Global Commission on Drug Policy (GCDP) - GlobalCommissionOnDrugs.org
World leaders joining together to call for an alternative to the war on drugs. Their annual reports are very enlightening. Each has a different focus, so if one doesn't stick out to you I recommend their first report, ̶W̶a̶r̶ on Drugs, available in 8 languages.
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation (CDPE) - CDPE.org
Formerly the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy (ICSDP), they approach from the academic angle, having done amazing research examining the health and safety impacts of modern drug prohibition. Watch their great research summary videos and subscribe to their youtube channel.
International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) - ISSDP.org
Society of scholars committed to advancing drug policy research and developing the scientific base for informing policy decisions. Attend their next annual conference May 2019 if you live near Paris. Their online bibliography of drug policy grey literature is a great resource.
International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) - IDPC.net
A global network of over 190 NGOs that focus on issues related to drug production, trafficking and use. Browse through their extensive multi-language Publications Library.
Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR) - D4DPR.org
We are a global voice for licensed health professionals and scientists advocating for evidence-based drug policies and best practices that advance public health, reduce stigma, and minimize harm. Have a browse through their resources and tell your doctor to consider joining D4DPR.
European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies (ENCOD) - ENCOD.org
European section of an International Coalition, which consists of more than 500 NGOs from around the world that have adhered to a Manifesto for Just and Effective Drug Policies.
Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) - DrugPolicy.ca
Over 70 organizations and 3000 individuals are working for drug policy based in science, guided by public health principles, respectful of the human rights of all, and involving the voices of people who use drugs and those harmed by the war on drugs.
Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) - DrugPolicy.org
A leading U.S. nonprofit in the effort to end the war on drugs. Hosts the International Drug Policy Reform Conference.
Drug Equality Alliance (DEA) - DrugEquality.org
U.K.-based nonprofit working to transform the "War on Some People who use Some Drugs" through evidence-based law reform.
Beckley Foundation - BeckleyFoundation.org
U.K.-based think-tank and NGO pioneering research into psychoactive substances and driving evidence-based global drug policy reform. The first of their series of policy publications is a great place to start learning about international drug policy.
Global Initiative for Drug Policy Reform - ReformDrugPolicy.com
The Beckley Foundation's Initiative with the aim to create a forum to discuss new evidence and reports to reform global drug policy. Their endorsement of alternatives to prohibition has been signed by 9 Presidents, 12 Nobel Laureates, and other world leaders.
Drug Sense - DrugSense.org
A supportive nonprofit working inform citizens and encourage involvement in drug policy reform.
Drug Reporter - DrogRiporter.hu/en
Multi-language coverage of international drug policy issues. Subscribe to their great youtube channel and start with their Count the Costs series.
Drug War Facts - DrugWarFacts.org
Every policy debate begins with an assessment of the facts, especially when truth became the first casualty of the War on Drugs.
StopTheDrugWar.org - StopTheDrugWar.org
For many years they've been one of the rare voices opposing drug prohibition in mainstream media. Their website and newsletter are great for keeping up to date on what's happening in drug policy internationally.
Schaffer Library of Drug Policy - DrugLibrary.org/schaffer
Dive into the many historical publications featured on this valuable site.
Media Awareness Project (MAP) - MAPinc.org
An awesome site that collects together the latest news articles and op-eds about drugs, making it easy to know what's happening and monitor the slow march towards justice.
Erowid - Erowid.org
A great place for drug information online.
A leading drug policy reform NGO providing clarity on the way out of the endless failed war on some drug users. Be sure to check out their amazing publications.
Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) - LawEnforcementActionPartnership.org
Current and former police, prosecutors, judges, and others who enforced drug prohibition now speak out for reform. Formerly known as Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, they have widened their mission because they witnessed many more problems in the criminal justice system beyond just ending drug prohibition. Their speakers are at the top for most persuasive, and their many talks and TV appearances are on youtube.
LEAP U.K. - UKLeap.org
The U.K. branch has a powerful blog and one of the best podcasts debating drugs, addiction, and policy called Stop and Search (rss feed, acast, podbean, iTunes, player.fm).
Anyone’s Child: Families for Safer Drug Control - AnyonesChild.org
An international network of families whose lives have been wrecked by current drug laws and are now campaigning to change them. Hearing their stories gives a voice those lives that were not saved by drug prohibition laws and were often harmed by them.
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) - Australia, Canada, U.S. / International
The youth and student movement reforming drug policies, ensuring their voices are heard when any laws are made in the name of protecting them. They have chapters popping up across the globe raising youth involvement.
Global Commission on Drug Policy (GCDP) - GlobalCommissionOnDrugs.org
World leaders joining together to call for an alternative to the war on drugs. Their annual reports are very enlightening. Each has a different focus, so if one doesn't stick out to you I recommend their first report, ̶W̶a̶r̶ on Drugs, available in 8 languages.
Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation (CDPE) - CDPE.org
Formerly the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy (ICSDP), they approach from the academic angle, having done amazing research examining the health and safety impacts of modern drug prohibition. Watch their great research summary videos and subscribe to their youtube channel.
International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) - ISSDP.org
Society of scholars committed to advancing drug policy research and developing the scientific base for informing policy decisions. Attend their next annual conference May 2019 if you live near Paris. Their online bibliography of drug policy grey literature is a great resource.
International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) - IDPC.net
A global network of over 190 NGOs that focus on issues related to drug production, trafficking and use. Browse through their extensive multi-language Publications Library.
Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR) - D4DPR.org
We are a global voice for licensed health professionals and scientists advocating for evidence-based drug policies and best practices that advance public health, reduce stigma, and minimize harm. Have a browse through their resources and tell your doctor to consider joining D4DPR.
European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies (ENCOD) - ENCOD.org
European section of an International Coalition, which consists of more than 500 NGOs from around the world that have adhered to a Manifesto for Just and Effective Drug Policies.
Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) - DrugPolicy.ca
Over 70 organizations and 3000 individuals are working for drug policy based in science, guided by public health principles, respectful of the human rights of all, and involving the voices of people who use drugs and those harmed by the war on drugs.
Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) - DrugPolicy.org
A leading U.S. nonprofit in the effort to end the war on drugs. Hosts the International Drug Policy Reform Conference.
Drug Equality Alliance (DEA) - DrugEquality.org
U.K.-based nonprofit working to transform the "War on Some People who use Some Drugs" through evidence-based law reform.
Beckley Foundation - BeckleyFoundation.org
U.K.-based think-tank and NGO pioneering research into psychoactive substances and driving evidence-based global drug policy reform. The first of their series of policy publications is a great place to start learning about international drug policy.
Global Initiative for Drug Policy Reform - ReformDrugPolicy.com
The Beckley Foundation's Initiative with the aim to create a forum to discuss new evidence and reports to reform global drug policy. Their endorsement of alternatives to prohibition has been signed by 9 Presidents, 12 Nobel Laureates, and other world leaders.
Drug Sense - DrugSense.org
A supportive nonprofit working inform citizens and encourage involvement in drug policy reform.
Drug Reporter - DrogRiporter.hu/en
Multi-language coverage of international drug policy issues. Subscribe to their great youtube channel and start with their Count the Costs series.
Drug War Facts - DrugWarFacts.org
Every policy debate begins with an assessment of the facts, especially when truth became the first casualty of the War on Drugs.
StopTheDrugWar.org - StopTheDrugWar.org
For many years they've been one of the rare voices opposing drug prohibition in mainstream media. Their website and newsletter are great for keeping up to date on what's happening in drug policy internationally.
Schaffer Library of Drug Policy - DrugLibrary.org/schaffer
Dive into the many historical publications featured on this valuable site.
Media Awareness Project (MAP) - MAPinc.org
An awesome site that collects together the latest news articles and op-eds about drugs, making it easy to know what's happening and monitor the slow march towards justice.
Erowid - Erowid.org
A great place for drug information online.
For links to many more important websites and organizations browse through the Directory page.