The Global Commission on Drug Policy was created in January 2011 by a group of personalities from the Americas and Europe, including former Heads of State and Government wishing to inspire better drug policy globally. Global leaders from the political, economic and cultural arenas, aware of the failure of the current drug control regime, felt that they must advocate for drug policies based on scientific evidence, human rights, public health, and security, leaving no-one behind.

Over almost 10 years, membership has grown to encompass Commissioners from around the world and in this session we welcome current Chair of the Commission, the Right Honourable Helen Clark, to update on the work of the Commission and provide her unique reflections on where policies around the world have advanced with great progress, and where more work is urgently needed.

Key experts in decriminalisation, harm minimisation, research and epidemiology, treatment and support, community impact and rights-based advocacy will then share the stage to provide local insights and reflect on priorities in an interactive moderated panel discussion.