We are proud to launch the WFAD Youth Magazine 2026, inspired by the recommendations set out in the Global Youth...
Category: News from WFAD

Are you a parent in Africa? Contribute to research on youth drug prevention
The World Federation Against Drugs (WFAD), together with the Parent-Child Intervention Centre (PCIC), is conducting a research initiative to better...

WFAD Online Training Series: Building Resilient and Inclusive Responses to Substance Use and Addiction
The World Federation Against Drugs invites members to a five-part online training series on Building Resilient and Inclusive Responses to...

New Report: Prescribed Ambiguity: Medical Cannabis in Europe
The term “medical cannabis” is widely used today and can refer to everything from approved cannabinoid based medicines to cannabis...

World Health Day 2026 – Strengthening Prevention and Supporting Recovery
World Health Day highlights the importance of protecting and promoting health worldwide. This year’s theme, “Together for health. Stand with...

69th Commission on Narcotic Drugs – A Recap
Between March 9th and 13th, WFAD attended the 69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, Austria....

International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action.
Women’s right to health is a fundamental human right. It includes the right to access prevention, treatment, and recovery services...

69th Commission on Narcotic Drugs – An Overview of Side-Events
From Monday 9th until Friday 13th, the 69th Commission on Narcotic Drugs will take place in Vienna, Austria. The week...

2025 Reflections: Celebrating Our Shared Journey and Welcoming 2026
As winter settles in across Sweden and we are preparing for the holiday season, we once again find ourselves reflecting...

Human Rights Day – “Our Everyday Essentials”
Each year, Human Rights Day calls us to recommit to the shared values that uphold dignity, equality, and justice for...
