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International Institute for Strategic Studies launches new book on the security costs of the drug war

Posted on: 17 April 2012
Author: George Murkin

Today sees the launch of a major new publication from the renowned International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).

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Al Jazeera Counts the Costs of the war on drugs

Posted on: 17 April 2012
Author: George Murkin

This Sunday, the international news channel Al Jazeera broadcast a 40-minute programme as part of their aptly named 'Counting the Cost' series.

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Feminist organisations demand a review of drug policy at the Summit of the Americas

Posted on: 13 April 2012
Author: George Murkin

Dozens of feminist organisations have joined together to draw attention to how the war on drugs negatively impacts women, and to urge states from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean to use the opportunity of this weekend's Summit of the Americas to initiate a debate on reforming drug policy so as to better protect women's rights. 

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Released today: new Count the Costs briefing on the crime costs of the war on drugs

Posted on: 15 December 2011
Author: George Murkin

Far from eliminating drug use and the illicit trade, prohibition has inadvertently fuelled the development of the world’s largest illegal commodities market – a market worth hundreds of billions of dollars, controlled solely by criminal profiteers.

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New Count the Costs briefing on the environmental costs of the war on drugs

Posted on: 30 November 2011
Author: George Murkin

Continuing our engagement with organisations and individuals outside the drug policy sector, we are today pleased to announce the publication of the Count the Costs environment briefing.

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Former president of Brazil calls on NGOs to back the Count the Costs initiative at UK event

Posted on: 24 November 2011
Author: George Murkin

Last Friday, on 18 November, Transform Drug Policy Foundation, in partnership with all the major UK drug policyorganisations, held a private dinner and discussion for a select group of 30 key NGOs from the development, security, human rights and environment sectors at the Commonwealth Club in London. Th

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Comunicado de Prensa: La campaña Guerra Contra las Drogas: Calcula los Costos será lanzada en América Latina

Posted on: 12 September 2011
Author: George Murkin

Comunicado de Prensa: Difusión Irrestricta

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New Count the Costs briefing on the human rights costs of the war on drugs

Posted on: 8 September 2011
Author: George Murkin

Today sees the publication of the Count the Costs Human Rights Briefing, which has been produced in collaboration with various Count the Costs project supporters, including Transform, EHRN, Harm Reduction International

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Major report by distinguished world leaders references Count the Costs

Posted on: 2 June 2011
Author: George Murkin

A major new report, published today by the Global Commission on Drug Policy, lists the Count the Costs website in its 'Additional Resources' section, reflecting the growing consensus that the current international approach to drugs is in need of a substantial overhaul.

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Academic institute signs up in support of Count the Costs

Posted on: 11 May 2011
Author: George Murkin

The Nossal Institute for Global Health, based at the University of Melbourne, has recently signed up in support of the Count the Costs campaign.

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