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WADPN’s 2023 International Women’s Day Solidarity Message
Today, the West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) stands in solidarity with the United Nations, women's rights activists, and all women...

WADPN
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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Pandemic Treaty: Zero Draft of the WHO CA+ Out
The World Health Organisation convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response...

WADPN
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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Promoting Community & Civil Society Participation in the Pandemic Treaty Process
What about the Pandemic Treaty? In a consensus decision aimed at protecting the world from future infectious disease crises, the World...

WADPN
Feb 3, 20232 min read
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Engagement with DEA, CSOs, and Stakeholders on Sierra Leone’s Drug Control Response
After the drug advocacy tour in Nigeria, Drug Policy Alliance and WADPN engaged with civil society organisations, the Drug Enforcement...

Micahel Kumordzi Tetteh
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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WADPN and Drug Policy Alliance made a Drug Advocacy tour in Nigeria, Abuja
The Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA) organised its 14th Biennial International Conference on Drugs, Alcohol...

Micahel Kumordzi Tetteh
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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Civil Society Support & Multi-Sectorial Dialogue Forum on Gambia Drug Control Responses
The West Africa Drug Policy Network, in collaboration with the Student for Sensible Drug Policy – Gambia chapter, held a 2-day drug law...

Micahel Kumordzi Tetteh
Oct 26, 20222 min read
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Legislative Committee reports to Senate on Controlled Drug & Substance Act 2014 (amended)
The Legislative Committee of Liberia reports back to Senate on the Controlled Drug and Substance Act 2014 (amended).

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Jul 27, 20223 min read
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Call For Paid Internship
WADPN is seeking for an intern, preferably female, who is fluent in both French and English with good translation and interpretation skills.

WADPN
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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Beyond Drug Consumption: Rethinking It Economic & Health Benefits 
Most African countries, especially West Africa, are still contemplating the issue of drug legalisation. Many advancements have been made...

Micahel Kumordzi Tetteh
Jun 20, 20223 min read
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Webinar: Senatorial concurrence of Liberia's Controlled Drug & Substance Act 2014 (amended) delays
The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) invites you to participate in a Webinar on "The Senatorial concurrence of Liberia's...

WADPN
Jun 8, 20221 min read
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A Critical Assessment of Projected Increases in African Drug Use
The World Drug Report 2021: A Critical Assessment of Projected Increases in African Drug Use - May 2022. As in previous years, the 2021...

WADPN
May 19, 20223 min read
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A captured gatekeeper: An evaluation of drug NGO access to ECOSOC accreditation & the UN on NGOs
“Decision-making across the board, on development, on security, on social affairs, is more effective and legitimate when people from...

WADPN
May 17, 20222 min read
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Cannabis is the most commonly used drug in Nigeria - Survey
UNODC launched the "Nigeria Cannabis Survey" at a combined side-event on “Drone, open data and more: novel methods in monitoring illicit...

WADPN
Apr 5, 20223 min read
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Call for Application: Recruitment of a Consultant
We are looking for a suitable, qualified consultant with a criminal justice/legal reform background to review Sierra Leone’s 2008...

WADPN
Jan 10, 20221 min read
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Senegal Unveils its National Strategic Plan on Drug Control
In the latter part of February 2021, Senegal organised a workshop to validate the new National Strategic Plan on Drug Control that covers...

WADPN
Dec 22, 20213 min read
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Most Countries Fail Drug Policy Test According to New Index
The Harm Reduction Consortium's Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI) ranks Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, and Mozambique 24th, 10th, 27th, and 21st...

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Nov 9, 20211 min read
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Review & Validation of Sierra Leone Drug Law Strategic Master Plan
The review and validation of the Sierra Leone national drug law strategic master plan: An opportunity for humane drug control response!...

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Nov 8, 20213 min read
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Vacancy: Finance & Admin Officer
We are currently recruiting for the role of a Finance and Admin. Officer at WADPN. The West Africa Drug Policy Network is a Civil Society...

WADPN
Oct 4, 20211 min read
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Vacancy: Programme Officer
We are currently recruiting for the role of a Programme Officer at WADPN. The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) is a regional...

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Oct 4, 20211 min read
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Vacancy: Communications Officer
We are currently recruiting for the role of Communications Officer at WADPN. The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) is a regional...

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Oct 4, 20211 min read
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