On October 3, 2024, “Bodegón del Vicio” by María Portilla opened at LAGUNA, combining art and reflection on drug policy. Supported by the Knowmad Institut and IAPA, both Rome Consensus 2.0 members, the event included a panel discussing the need for inclusive, dignity-based drug policies. Experts addressed stigma, harm reduction, and the legal implications of drug use, echoing the Rome Consensus 2.0’s principles of health-focused approaches over criminalization.

Thom Browne’s visit to Berlin, CEO of the Colombo Plan, marked a critical point in the fight against new psychoactive substances and synthetic opioids. Organized by C4 Recovery Foundation, C4 Consulting, and the Knowmad Institut, members of Rome Consensus 2.0, the event strengthened international collaboration to confront a crisis impacting countries globally. Browne’s message was clear: a coordinated global response is needed to prevent a public health crisis of immense proportions.

The recently approved UN Cybercrime Convention marks a significant step forward in the global fight against cybercrime. However, it also raises serious concerns about the balance between digital security and human rights. This article delves into the convention’s implications, highlighting the potential risks to digital liberties and the need for robust safeguards. Through the active participation of the Knowmad Institut and a coalition of global organizations, we explore how to ensure that this legislation becomes a pillar of a safe and just internet, rather than a tool of repression.

During the recent sessions of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Cybercrime, various countries have presented significant proposals to reach a consensus on the list of crimes to be included in the international legal framework. The debates have been intense but focused on balancing diverse perspectives, highlighting the importance of international cooperation to effectively address cybercrime.

On behalf of the Knowmad Institut, the C4 Recovery Foundation, and the Misión Sacerdotal – sva, we are honored to present this joint statement. Our recommendations carry the voices of the most vulnerable populations and seek to ensure that the Convention balances the fight against cybercrime with the fundamental principles of human rights, international cooperation, and sustainable development.

The Knowmad Institute, along with the C4 Recovery Foundation and the Priestly Mission, has presented a joint statement to the Ad Hoc Committee, highlighting the need to balance the fight against cybercrime with the protection of fundamental human rights and promoting international cooperation and sustainable development.