We want to draw attention to the global commission on drug policy report about how many elements of drug polices have failed. Countries are scarred of saying so and Czech prime minister supported the report to challenge poor policies. We shouldn’t criminalise people who suffer from drug addiction. We mustn’t be afraid to be challenge …
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NGO statement EHRN
Due to restrictions on the number of NGO statements, EHRN were not able to make a statement at the plenary session. This is their statement! NGO STATEMENT on behalf of the Eurasian Harm Reduction Network (EHRN) regarding the Agenda Item 6 (Implementation of the Political Declaration and Plan of Action on International Cooperation towards an …
Plenary Day 3: UK
Very concerned by HIV epidemics. Sertile injecting equipment a major issue we address. We need to reduce transmission among idu’s. UK wants evidence based treatment. Providing opiate treatment, needle syringe programs and A.R.T are key. Countries who have used these interventions have brought infections near to zero. We want much more of this. We also …
Plenary Day 3: Portugal
Remains committed to shared responsibility. Our policy is balanced between supply and demand, including harm reduction, drug prevention and supply reduction and under the policy of decriminalisation. Our policy is based on humanism and pragmatism, reducing health and social consequences. High level of health and well being is key. Decriminalisation since 2001, though maintains drug …
Plenary Day 3: Youth Initiative presentation
Young people are not target, but the first actors of drug prevention. Drug use is caused by a variety of factors and vary greatly according to context, including a variety of mental and social problems. We want drug users to not be stigmatised . We want greater support, including economic, education and moral support. We …
Plenary Day 3: Second roundtable summary
– Emphasis on limiting pre-chemical remains a priority – Precursors on route to Afghanistan is a great concern – Global increase in ATS is a concern, INCB were praised for their successes – The online system by the INCB is encouraged to be used by member states – Legislation must be checked to ensure it …