Organized by the United Nations Development Programme, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and UNAIDS. Michel Kazatchkine I’ve been hearing many voices calling for an open debate on the drug problem at the UNGASS next year. I would hope that this discussion starts and results in an assessment of whether our drug …
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Reassessing Alternative Development in the UNGASS 2016 Process
Organized by the Governments of Colombia, Germany and Thailand and the UNODC Sustainable Livelihoods Unit. Yury Fedotov Development is an important issue for discussion in context of the world drug problem, and in preparation for UNGASS 2016. Advancing alternative development so farmers cultivating illicit crops can join the licit economy remains a multifaceted challenge. Need …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 2 – Interactive Discussion (b) on Supply Reduction and Related Measures
Part (i) Domestic, regional and cross-regional responses to drugs-related crime countering money-laundering including, where appropriate, in the connection with the financing of terrorism, promoting judicial cooperation in criminal matters (ii) Addressing emerging issues including new psychoactive substances, precursors and the misuse of the Internet The chairs of the interactive discussions will prepare summaries on the …
Eurobarometer Findings on the Situation on Drugs in Europe – Through the Eyes of the European Youth Organizations
Organized by Active – Sobriety, Friendship and Peace and Europe Against Drugs in partnership with the Icelandic Centre for Social Research and Analysis. Elsa Mata Ecstasy is thought to be particularly harmful, especially its regular use. The same for cocaine. Tough measures against drug dealers and traffickers are thought to be the most effective way …
HIV Prevention Among Women Who Use Drugs: Addressing Specific Needs
Organized by the UNODC HIV/AIDS Section and the Academic Council on the United Nations System in partnership with the International Network of Women who use Drugs and Women and Harm Reduction International Network. Introduction Women who use drugs are more likely than men to contract HIV. Women are faced with unique challenges for socio-economic reasons, …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by the Sovereign Order of Malta
Focusing on drug prevention, we want to expand our work with UNODC towards the 2016 UNGASS. We also recognise international law and human rights. The consequences of drug use are recognised today globally. The essence of diplomacy is to convince governments to move ahead with policies. We must protect health among those that are most …