For a Sensible Drug Policy - Advocacy, Education and Capacity Building

The Rights Reporter Foundation operates at the intersection of drug policy, human rights, and public health. Its mission is to promote the development of drug policies—both in Hungary and internationally—that are evidence-based, respect human rights, and are built upon the involvement of those directly affected.
The organization aims to reduce stigmatization, address social issues related to substance use more effectively, and make policy-making processes more open and inclusive. In the long term, it seeks to contribute to a social environment where drug policy is grounded in health and social frameworks rather than criminal law, and where the groups most affected play an active role in decisions that concern them.
The organization’s primary target groups include professionals working in the field of drug policy (across the health, social, and civil sectors), civil activists, community organizers, journalists and media professionals, as well as decision-makers and policy stakeholders.
Over the past few years, the Rights Reporter Foundation has become one of the best-known and most influential organizations in Hungary focused on drug policy. Its core activities include the production of high-quality media content, policy analysis and advocacy, as well as training and capacity building. The Rights Reporter Foundation was established with the aim of making social issues related to drug policy visible and contributing to the development of a fairer, more effective approach.

The organization is expanding its team with a new staff member who will provide weekly legal aid to those affected, while also growing the volunteer base. This individual will also contribute to organizational development and the creation of a new strategy.
Working groups are being established to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement within the realm of drug policy; these groups will also formulate policy recommendations, submit them to decision-makers, and engage in consultations with them.
The initiative includes the production of a video series on drug policy, educational video clips, and a documentary film—materials that will reach thousands of people.
Broader segments of society are being engaged through "open university" sessions and consultations with civil society.
A study trip to Oslo is being organized for professionals, who will then share the knowledge and experience they have gained upon their return. Furthermore, training sessions on media communication and advocacy are being provided for experts, activists, and journalists.
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The participation of affected individuals in professional and community processes is increasing, and their perspectives are becoming more visible. A more human-centered and nuanced approach is gaining ground within public discourse. The Drogriporter community of volunteers and activists is expanding, with growing participation in community events and campaigns. The organization’s capacity for coordination, training, and policy work is strengthening, as is the involvement of volunteers and activists. The organization’s professional visibility—both domestically and internationally—is growing, along with opportunities for collaboration. The range of publicly available professional and educational content is expanding, as is the use of the Knowledge Base (Tudástár). The organization’s integration into the community and the level of volunteer participation are both strengthening.
Through this initiative, five working groups comprising 30 participants are being established to develop situational analyses and sets of recommendations. The project reaches 1,000 people through 13 events, and 500,000 people through 50 pieces of audiovisual content. Legal assistance is provided to 70 individuals, and the team is expanded by 5 new volunteers.