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 …
From Civil Society Hearings and Informal Dialogues
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 …
Raymond Yans Civil Society Dialogue organized by VNGOC
INCB meeting with Raymond Yans. Introduction by Raymond Yans on INCB work. Very proforma. Michel Perron gave format of the meeting. He will read pre-submitted questions. Question on prevention. Yans: Role of INCB is first of all to monitor the implementation of the conventions and in doing so look at all the scope of drug …
NGO Dialogue with the UNODC Executive Director, Yury Fedotov
First I would like to thank my staff at UNODC. UNODC promotes a balanced approach for drug control based on health and human rights. I thank all of you for your contribution. In countries like Afghanistan and West Africa, I saw many people in need who needed public health, welfare. This should be the basic …
NGO Dialogue with INCB President Raymond Yans
We tend to meet with government agencies, but also NGOs. Those we meet are advised by us. NGOs are an important link for us. They are important for drug prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Given the changes taking place in Uruguay, USA and Europe around drug policy, how can the INCB react to these changes in …
Civil Society Hearing: concluding remarks
Director, Non Communicable diseases and Mental Health WHO: We feel inspired and encouraged by the involvement of NGOs and civil society. We are pleased to work with other agencies, We have committed ourselves to making UNGASS 2016 happen. Yury Fedotov: This briefing has been a good opportunity for member states and NGOs and scientists to …