UN Declares US-Led 'War on Drugs' a Global Failure

A new report urges nations to shift from punitive measures to harm reduction and human rights-focused policies.

UN Special Rapporteur Tlaleng Mofokeng highlights the disproportionate impact of drug laws on marginalized communities.
The report calls for the decriminalization of drug use and the implementation of harm-reduction services.
Experts emphasize the need for evidence-based interventions to uphold the right to health and dignity.
The US has spent over $1 trillion on the 'War on Drugs' since its inception in 1971.
Human rights advocates support the shift towards policies that reduce violence and mass incarceration.