Final Report Vienna, Commission on Narcotic Drugs9–13 March 2026 The 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) marked a significant opportunity… Read More »ERNA and the Rome Consensus 2.0 bring Humanitarian perspective to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs 2026
The XXII General Meeting of the European Red Cross/Red Crescent Network on HIV, Hepatitis, TB and Substance Abuse (ERNA) will take place in Athens,
Ten years ago, the concept of deflection emerged as a transformative approach to divert people with substance use disorders away from arrest and into treatment,… Read More »A Decade of Deflection: The First Academic Special Issue Celebrating 10 Years of a Humanitarian Innovation
In June 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened its Fifth Global Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours (FADAB) to strengthen international solidarity and… Read More »Elevating Humanity in Public Health: IFRC and Rome Consensus 2.0 at the Fifth WHO Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours (FADAB)
Geneva | May 23, 2025 — For the first time in its history, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) convened… Read More »A Landmark at the World Health Assembly: Rome Consensus 2.0 at the Heart of Humanitarian Drug Policy
“No one is beyond help, not even when everything seems lost.” That spirit echoed through the halls of Villa Maraini-Croce Rossa on May 21st, where international experts, law enforcement, health professionals, and civil society met to confront one of our era’s most urgent public health and human rights challenges: drug abuse and dependence.
This Special Issue marks a historic milestone for the global Deflection movement. Developed through the alliance of the Rome Consensus 2.0, the Knowmad Institut, and PTACC, it represents the first indexed body of peer-reviewed academic research dedicated to Deflection — reaffirming that dignity, science, and collaboration are essential pillars of health-centered drug policy.
Since 1976, Villa Maraini Foundation has led a humanitarian approach to drug use, proving that care and safety can go hand in hand. Its 24/7 emergency unit — unique in Italy — bridges health services and law enforcement, offering immediate, person-centered support. Now, aligned with the Rome Consensus 2.0, Villa Maraini is preparing to launch a permanent task force to formalize this life-saving collaboration.
From March 10–14, 2025, the Rome Consensus 2.0 (RC2.0) participated actively in the 68th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna,… Read More »The Rome CONSENSUS 2.0 at CND 68: A Platform for Global Dialogue
UNAM’s Faculty of Medicine hosted a historic event organized by Rome Consensus 2.0 and global partners, addressing alternatives to incarceration and fostering humanitarian drug policies.