The case for YES - a conversation with the Global Commission on Drug Policy
11am
Via Zoom
Organiser: NZ Drug Foundation, Helen Clark Foundation
The Helen Clark Foundation and the NZ Drug Foundation recently hosted the Global Commission on Drug Policy for an event in support of a YES vote in the cannabis referendum. The distinguished panel of speakers outlined the case for reform in an international context. This is a recording of the live webinar.
The event was co-chaired by Holly Walker of the Helen Clark Foundation and Kali Mercier of NZ Drug Foundation.
Our panelists were:
Louise Arbour: Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Canada
Juan Manuel Santos: Former President of Colombia, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Geoff Gallop: Former Premier of Western Australia
Helen Clark: Former Prime Minister and UNDP Administrator
Share:
Related See more
08 March 2021
New poll shows overwhelming support for reform of cannabis laws
A new poll show the vast majority of voters want cannabis either legalised or decriminalised.
04 January 2021
Create a new drugs law for the modern world
Departing chair Tuari Potiki explains why the lack of progress on drug harm in New Zealand is deeply personal to himself and other Māori.
19 November 2020
Cannabis referendum result: what does it mean, and what’s next?
As the dust settles from the cannabis referendum, policy and Advocacy Manager Kali Mercier offers her thoughts on a path forward.
01 September 2020
Science Advisor lays down facts on referendum
A new report from the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor makes key findings supporting the Drug Foundation’s view that legalisation is t...
Did You Know
Conversation tools for parents, caregivers and youth workers to help your young person make safer decisions about drugs
Subscribe to email updates
Get regular news, analysis and commentary on drug issues in New Zealand. Free.