CCPCJ — Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Ágora's sustained engagement with the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice since 2016, advocating for evidence-based, human rights-centered approaches to drug policy.
The Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) is the principal policymaking body of the United Nations in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. Ágora has maintained consistent participation since 2016, organizing side events, delivering statements, and building coalitions for drug policy reform.
Our CCPCJ Engagement
Establishing Presence
Ágora began attending CCPCJ sessions, building relationships with delegations and civil society partners committed to drug policy reform.
Side Event on Children in Armed Conflict
Organized a panel examining how the war on drugs recruits and victimizes children, with expert speakers from four countries.
Rethinking Security Spending
Major side event with 9 panelists examining the relationship between military expenditure and drug policy in Latin America.
Parents, Incarceration & Drug Policy
Upcoming panel on how drug criminalization impacts families, particularly children of incarcerated parents.
Our Approach
Evidence-Based Advocacy
All our interventions are grounded in rigorous research, data analysis, and the lived experiences of communities affected by punitive drug policies.
Youth-Led Engagement
We prioritize young delegates and researchers, demonstrating that youth can contribute substantively to complex policy discussions at the highest levels.
Latin American Focus
Bringing perspectives from the region most devastated by the war on drugs, ensuring that the voices of affected communities are heard in Vienna.
Coalition Building
Working with partner organizations to amplify our collective voice and build consensus around human rights-centered drug policy reform.