Decriminalisation led by communities: How States and the UN can support without causing harm

Name: Decriminalisation led by communities: How States and the UN can support without causing harm - ISHR
Start: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+02:00

Decriminalisation is a human rights imperative, but how we achieve it and who leads it matters

Location: ONLINE

Date: 22 July 2026

Join activists, legal experts and movement leaders from around the world for a timely discussion on community-led decriminalisation, the role of States and the UN, and how international action can support change without causing harm.

Date and time:

22 July, 8h EDT / 14h CEST

Opening remarks: UN Independent Expert Graeme Reid.
Moderation: Arvind Narrain

At a time when there is discussion about a Human Rights Council resolution on decriminalisation, the need for meaningful consultation with affected communities is more important than ever.