ENCOD stands with the wave of hope and resistance in France
This spring, France becomes the heart of cannabis resistance in Europe. Exactly 100 years after cannabis was internationally banned at a summit in Geneva in 1925, the streets of Paris and cities across the country echo a different call: cannabis liberation, freedom to choose, justice for all – Release the prisoners of the drugwar, Cannabis Social Clubs and the right to grow.
Led by Farid Ghehiouèche, Chair of ENCOD and founder of Cannabis Sans Frontières, this year’s Cannaparade mobilizes thousands under one banner: Stop 100 years of prohibition – Legalize, decriminalize, and humanize!
Created over two decades ago, Cannaparade is France’s major annual demonstration for cannabis policy reform — bringing together patients, activists, artists, and citizens to demand urgent and necessary changes.
Key Mobilizations:
* Saturday, April 26th – Info stand at Place de la République (14:00–18:00).
* Saturday, May 3rd – Info stand at Place de la République (14:00–18:00).
* Saturday, May 24th – Cannaparade march from République to Bastille (14:00–20:00).
* Wednesday, June 18 – Appel du 18 joints – decentralized actions across France / City hall protests.
* Friday, June 21 “Music day” – Concert “Narcotik” in Paris.
Our claims and requests:
* Decriminalization of drug use.
* End to police repression and mass incarceration.
* Right to home-grow and Cannabis Social Clubs.
* A national public debate on drug policy.
* Stigma-free prevention and health-centered reform.
ENCOD proudly stands with this wave of hope and resistance.
Together, we say: Freedom to Farm – Freedom to Heal – Freedom to Choose.
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