The Deutscher Hanfverband (DHV) is a civil rights movement that advocates for the legalization of cannabis in Germany. Through intensive lobbying, education, and support for members, the DHV promotes a fairer drug policy and mobilizes the public for change.
The Deutscher Hanfverband (DHV) was founded in May 2002 as a department of the agency Sowjet (Hanf Journal) and became an independent organization in October 2004 under the leadership of Georg Wurth[2][4].
The main mission of the DHV is to promote the legalization of cannabis in Germany. The association advocates for comprehensive regulation and legalization of cannabis as a recreational drug, medicine, and for the free use of industrial hemp. Since 2020, the DHV sees itself exclusively as a civil rights movement that advocates for the rights of over 8900 private members and 25 volunteer local groups[2][4].
The DHV is primarily funded through private donations and corporate sponsorship. There are about 1500 private sponsors who actively support the association. Additionally, the association generates revenue through its online shop. Annually, the DHV publishes its income statement to ensure transparency[1][2].
The DHV is working to create a fairer and more informed society regarding cannabis. Current initiatives include:
The Deutscher Hanfverband is thus a central voice in the German debate on cannabis legalization, pursuing its goals through comprehensive lobbying, education, and mobilization of the public.
