About us
Mission
Students for Sensible Drug Policy is an international grassroots network of students and young people, led by students and young people who are advocating for policy reform on the local, national, continental and global level.
We promote youth civic engagement as a critical tool in reforming drug policy and develop leaders who advocate for change, based on justice, liberty and compassion. SSDP mobilizes and empowers young people to participate in political processes. Our members operate locally and are connected globally to reduce the harms of counterproductive policies–in particular, those that directly harm students of all ages and youth–and to represent the rights and interests of this population.
Vision
SSDP neither condones nor condemns drug use. We promote youth civic engagement as a critical tool in reforming drug policy and combating harms perpetuated by the war on drugs. SSDP respects our constituents' diverse experiences and identities and opposes the stigmatisation of people who use drugs. We develop leaders who advocate for policy changes based on justice, respect, compassion, evidence and human rights.
