Thank you Mr/Madam Chair I represent Harm Reduction International but am speaking on behalf of harm reduction organisations from around the world. In recent months we have been discussing what outcomes we want to see from the UNGASS on Drugs in 2016. We have condensed these into two main calls: First, the time has come …
From NGO Statements
CND Plenary Day 3 – Red Cross
More humanitarian aspects of drug policy. Encouraging to see the shift. Put an end to the horrors of the drug war. Advocate for pragmatic and evidence-based policies. Reduce negative consequences of drug use. Harm reduction activities being implemented by Red Cross. However, this is not enough. Need drug policy reforms. Countries will be better served …
CND Plenary Day 2 – Institute for Policy Study, Transnational Institute, IDPC
On behalf the Institute for Policy Studies/Transnational Institute But I am also delivering this statement on behalf of the International drug policy consortium The UNGASS is a welcome opportunity for the international community to respond to the rapidly changing realities of the global drug market. There are increasing demands for an open and broad review …
CND Plenary Day 2 – VNGOC statement
We have a long history in setting up partnerships with NGOs. In Beyond 2008, we partnered with hundreds of NGOs and delivered a strong statement. We should have a preparatory role at UNGASS. We look to work with CND for the 2016 UNGASS to create a process for a global process. It is an intergovernmental …
CND Plenary Day 2 – IDPC statement (on behalf of Release)
MIKE TRACE, RELEASE (ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICY CONSORTIUM) PANEL DEBATE ON UNGASS Ladies and Gentlemen. I speak here under the registration of Release, a UK based NGO, but also on behalf of the International Drug Policy Consortium, a global network of over 100 organisations that work together to promote a strong and progressive …
CND Plenary Day 2 – Statement by IOGT International
IOGT International We are a new platform of organisations. We have global network of 150 organisations. Drug abuse is related to a number of social and health factors. It is associated with an exacerbation of social programmes. The objective of drug policy is to prevent these harms. Drug prevention, community-based strategies promoting a drug-free environment …