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Podcast: The Daily Discourse
Episode: United Nations Human Rights Council releases report on drug use, harm reduction and right to health
Description: Our next guest has submitted her fourth report to the UN Human Rights Council. The focus of this report speaks to drug use, harm reduction and the right to health centred by dignity. Member states have an obligation to respect, protect and fulfil equal access to healthcare - including drug use. However, state interventions to address drug use disorders often provide limited health interventions and some member states have opted to use a punitive approach by criminalizing drug use. The punitive approach often undermines the right to health of those who are affected by drug use disorders. Many affected...