The debate must be transparent and inclusive. Harm reduction is crucial and it has not hindered our implementation of the drug control system. Those who need help have right to treatment and harm reduction. Harm reduction is effective. These should be low threshold, OST, NSP, etc. have improved health. HIV infections decreased to 3 new …
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High Level Segment – Cuba
Endorses statements by G77 and GRULAC. Cuba stresses importance of UNODC and support it in its role in preparing for UNGASS 2016 and Cuba will participate actively in the process. World Drug Problem contributes to many problems and so must be tackled in a comprehensive way with international cooperation. Drug abuse is a public health …
High Level Segment – Statement by Morocco
We associate with the statement made on behalf of the Africa Group and the Group of 77 and China. We restate our commitment to abide by the objectives of the political declaration of 2009. This policy remains more relevant than ever and the international community must offer political and technical support with human dignity. It …
Statement of Australia
Country Statement from Australia delivered by Mr Nathan Smyth, First Assistant Secretary, Population Health Division, Australian Department of Health. Mr Chairperson, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, distinguished delegates. This High-Level Segment of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs is an important event and the Australian delegation is pleased to contribute to the debate. It is an opportunity for …
High Level Segment – Venezuela
In the 2009 political declaration it had the goal of reducing coca, poppy and cannabis plants, demand for drugs etc. etc. In the five years since this commitment, the international community is far from meeting these commitments. As noted in the report of the secretariat, coca bush plantation has declined but does not count as …
Yuri Fedotov at press conference
Yuri Fedotov: The civil society contributions to the discussion of the High Level Review have been useful. A health based approach respectful with human rights needs to be encouraged. We call the governments to move away from compulsory treatment. We must encourage drug international cooperation. Question: How can the UN pretend that there is a …