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Report on the 69th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), Vienna

The 69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) took place from March 9th to 13th at the United Nations offices in Vienna. The event was structured into plenary sessions, side events, and a number of mostly closed meetings. Representing Pirate Parties International, Lilia Kayra Kuyumcu and Kay Schroeder attended the session and followed the discussions closely. Overall, the atmosphere throughout the week was generally polite and friendly, and at times even a bit funny. The first three days were particularly crowded, with a noticeable drop in attendance toward the end of the session. This shift gave the later days a calmer and somewhat more relaxed tone. Plenary The …

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PPI at UNOG on the Global Inequality Emergency

PPI’s representative in Geneva, Carlos Polo, recently attended the high-level event hosted by the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) titled “Meeting the Inequality Emergency: Building a New Era of Understanding and Cooperation.” The event marked the launch of the first report on global inequality presented to the G20 by the Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts on Global Inequality, chaired by Nobel Laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz. The report highlights how extreme inequality is increasingly undermining democracy, economic stability, and social cohesion, especially in the wake of global crises such as COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and ongoing trade tensions. Bringing together leading economists, international organizations, and government representatives, …

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Upcoming board meeting on March 24th at 17:00 UTC

Our next PPI board meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 24th at 17:00 UTC / 18:00 CET. All official PPI proceedings, board meetings included, are open to the public. Feel free to stop by. We’ll be happy to have you. Where: https://jitsi.pirati.cz/PPI-Board Agenda: Pad: https://etherpad.pp-international.net/p/ppi-board-meeting-2026-03-24-q3740e9 All of our meetings are posted to our calendar: https://pp-international.net/calendar/ We look forward to seeing visitors. Thank you for your support, The Board of PPI

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Upcoming PPI Board Meetings Every Tues. at 17:00 UTC, next meeting 03.03.2026, 17:00 UTC

At the last board meeting we made the decision to keep all PPI board meetings at 17:00 UTC on Tuesday. While the rotating system was designed to assist members from around the globe to participate, in practice it meant that those towards the East or West extremes of UTC were excluded from half the meetings. As such, we hope that everyone can attend more frequently. If needed, we will change the schedule again to accomodate those that need another time. Our next PPI board meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 10th at 17:00 UTC / 18:00 CET. All official PPI proceedings, board meetings included, are open to the public. …

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The Case for a Digital Legacies Treaty

Pirate Parties International has increasingly advocated for digital rights in international forums. Our UNHQ representatives presented the importance of digital rights during their 2018 speech at the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and we also published the following statement that year for the Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. We emphasize that digital rights are human rights, and global treaties must sanctify those rights and police nation states that both restrict access to digital services and violate privacy. Our digital footprints are more than merely data. They are a part of our person. When we die our digital footprint remains. We must protect our medical records, emails, …

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Statement on the Taliban’s New Penal Code

Pirate Parties International continuously aims to protect basic human freedoms globally. Too often we gaze at the countries where Pirate parties exist, mostly in the developed world. However, we strongly believe that Pirates have a duty to examine problems around the world and attempt to garner international concern. Hopefully we can make a difference! The issue we want to share with you regards the Taliban’s new Criminal Procedure Code in Afghanistan. A full copy of the 59 page law has been released. The Taliban’s new Criminal Procedure Code legitimizes slavery and entrenches oppression! We encourage the international community to read it for themselves (link to the full text on the …

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Upcoming Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 10th at 17:00 UTC

Our next PPI board meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 10th at 17:00 UTC / 18:00 CET. All official PPI proceedings, board meetings included, are open to the public. Feel free to stop by. We’ll be happy to have you. Where: https://jitsi.pirati.cz/PPI-Board Agenda: Pad: https://etherpad.pp-international.net/p/feb10-2026boardmeeting-qjxl0re All of our meetings are posted to our calendar: https://pp-international.net/calendar/ We look forward to seeing visitors. Thank you for your support, The Board of PPI

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Board Meeting on 20.01.2026, 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET

Our next PPI board meeting will take place on 20.01.2026, 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET. All official PPI proceedings, board meetings included, are open to the public. Feel free to stop by. We’ll be happy to have you. Where: https://jitsi.pirati.cz/PPI-Board Agenda: Pad: https://etherpad.pp-international.net/p/ppi-board-meeting-2025-12-09-g26l055 All of our meetings are posted to our calendar: https://pp-international.net/calendar/ We look forward to seeing visitors. Thank you for your support, The Board of PPI

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Pirate Parties International Demands Immediate Restoration of Internet Access in Iran and International Solidarity with the Iranian People

Pirate Parties International condemns the nationwide internet shutdown that has been in effect in Iran since January 8, 2026. This measure is a flagrant violation of international human rights and serves to conceal crimes against humanity. Since December 28, 2025, hundreds of thousands of Iranians have been protesting against economic crisis and political oppression. The Iranian regime responds with mass violence and total digital blockade: Scores of protesters and civilians, including children, killed Civilians are arbitrarily arrested Media reporting and human rights documentation made impossible Security forces intensify oppression under cover of digital darkness The internet shutdown violates fundamental human rights: Right to freedom of expression (Article 19 ICCPR) Right …

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Congratulations to the 16th Board of PPI!

Congratulations to the 16th Board of PPI! Yesterday, January 10th 2026, we held our General Assembly. For the first time since 2018, we held an on site GA meeting. We had traditionally rotated between hybrid and on site meetings, until COVID forced all of our meetings online. The following individuals were elected as board members: Sebastian Krone (PPDE), Carlos Polo (PPCH), and Grigorii Dizer (PPRU), The following individuals were elected as alternate board members: Lilia Kayra Kuuymcu (PPDE), Numero6 (PPDE), Bart Overkamp (PPNL), and Thomas Gaul (PPDE). These individuals will serve 2 year terms, nad they will join the existing board members who have one year left on their term. …

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