The year 2025 marks the Centenary of Cannabis Prohibition globally. A global collective catharsis, looking back at 100 years of negative history –since the 1925 Geneva Opium Convention first brought “Indian hemp” under international drug control. Meanwhile, cannabis...
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Jindřich Vobořil: A Champion of Human Rights in Drug Policy, Silenced (But His Principles Live On)
The Cannabis Embassy expresses its deep respect for Jindřich Vobořil, former National Drug Policy Coordinator of the Czech Republic (2010–2018, 2021–2024). Mr. Vobořil’s contributions have been widely acknowledged,1 as he spearheaded innovative reforms grounded in...
Cannabis Africana meeting in Bristol, UK
The Cannabis Africana: Drugs and Development in Africa project is an international collaboration between the Universities of Bristol and Cape Town and aims to develop a deeper understanding of cannabis in Africa, focusing not only on its ‘traditional’ uses, but on its...
GRATK: Contribution to the Proceedings of the Diplomatic Conference
Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge | Agenda item 13 | 24 May 2024 | World Intellectual Property Organization | Geneva | GRATK Cannabis Embassy delegationDelivered by Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli, on behalf of the GRATK Cannabis...
GRATK: Opening Statement at the Diplomatic Conference
Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge | Agenda item 7 | 14 May 2024 | World Intellectual Property Organization | Geneva | GRATK Cannabis Embassy delegationDelivered by Paula Graciela Khan, on behalf of the Cannabis Embassy...
UN Nairobi NGO Conference / Summit of the Future
The Cannabis Embassy coordinated written contributions with the South African non-governmental organisation in consultative status with the UN, Fields of Green for ALL, NPC, for the UN Civil Society Conference #UNCSC (NGO Conference) of Nairobi (9-10 May 2024)...
GRATK: Round of Consultations
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GRATK: Patenting Traditions – Why are plant rights activists going to Geneva in May?
Patenting Traditions –– A brief introduction to the global treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources (GRATK) and its potential role in the development of ethical and fair policy reforms for...
CND67: 67th Commission on Narcotic Drugs, March 2024
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Cannabis Embassy Campus Vienna 2024
The Cannabis Embassy Campus Vienna is a popular education programme on drug policy advocacy & anti-prohibition literacy. 🌱✨ A dynamic and enlightening learning experience exploring the rich history and future of the United Nations drug control & global...
CESCR: Cannabis Embassy Contribution to the General Comment on Drug Policies
CESCR United Nations' Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural RightsGeneral Comment on the impact of drug policies on economic, social and cultural rights #CESCR #Cannabis Joint Contribution of the Cannabis EmbassyJoint Contribution of the Cannabis Embassy...
GRATK: Position Paper ahead of the Diplomatic Conference
Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge | Agenda item 7 | 14 May 2024 | World Intellectual Property Organization | GenevaOn 22 January 2024, we released our initial position paper on the draft GRATK treaty and the state of...