Yury Fedotov, UNODC. I welcome the work of the VNGOC and the CSTF. You have done useful preparations for the UNGASS. This dialogue is a useful tradition. The voice of NGOs is important. Active participation of NGOs, CSO representatives for an inclusive UNGASS preparatory process is important. 35 side events are organised by NGOs and …
From Civil Society Hearings and Informal Dialogues
Side Event: Striving for Equity in the Treatment of Pain
Dr Zipporah Ali: In Kenya, advocacy is changing the policy landscape. Continuous meetings with ministry of health have helped to achieve this. The national authority for the campaign of drug abuse, invited us to take part in a workshop. Eventually, the narcotic drugs psychotropic control act 1994 was amended, following progressive policy proposals. This is …
5th Civil Society Hearing
Opening Session Jean Luc Lemahieu, UNODC I thank the NYNGOC for organising this event, as well as the respective governments for their support. UNODC greatly values the role of NGOs as we approach the 2016 UNGASS. We also support NGOs’ participation, their outreach to affected populations, and their role in events. NGOs’ role is key …
Informal NGO dialogue with the President of the INCB
Dr Naidoo, INCB The involvement and support of NGOS is absolutely necessary in the work of the INCB. In your work, groups give voices to people in society who may otherwise be invisible. We can gain insights today into realities on the ground, and share best practice on the ground. By working together, I …
Informal NGO dialogue with the UNODC Executive Director
Esbjorn Hornberg, Chair of VNGOC For the first time in many years, the director of the UNODC is not able to be present here. But, we have questions coming into us and we will proceed with that. Also, we have the deputy director of the UNODC here, among others. Elisa Rubini, VNGOC I’ll start with …
4th Civil Society Hearing
Heather Haase, Chair of the NYNGOC Two requests: First, the CSTF needs your financial support. If you are serous about meaningful civil society input, now is the time to show it via financial contribution. Second, attend the side events and see what civil society has to say. They have expertise that can guide you in …