Session I – The world drug problem in perspective: The evolution of drugs control IPU Permanent Observer – Welcome to the annual parliamentary hearing at the UN that the IPU and the office of the PGA have organised. We welcome you all to NY. We will now turn to the President of the GA, a …
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CND special meeting between the President of General Assembly and the CND on the preparations for the 2016 UNGASS
CND Chair, Ambassador Arthayudh Srisamoot It is my pleasure as the chair of CND to see the participation in today’s meeting of the President of the General Assembly H.E. Mr. Mogens Lykketoft, and the cooperation and commitment of all stakeholders present in preparing the upcoming UNGASS. The world drug problem is one that requires a …
Human Rights Council cross-regional statement on Drugs and Human Rights
Cross-regional statement on Drugs and Human Rights General Debate Item 8 (Monday, September 22nd) Read by Ambassador Quintana, permanent representative of Colombia in Geneva Thank you Mr. President. I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of Argentina, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Norway, …
ECOSOC 2014 Session: Item 17 on social and human rights questions
The Economic and Social Council met on 15th and 16th July, during its 2014 Session to discuss item 7 on Social and Human Rights Questions. Item 17(d) focused on narcotic drugs (A/69/87–E/2014/80, E/2013/28/Add.1, E/2014/28 and E/INCB/2013/1). A summary of the discussions is available below. Introductory statements President INCB At a time when discussions and actions …
Press conference by Uruguay government
Thursday morning Plenary Statement by Poland
Poland. Condemns lack of will to eliminate capital punishment. Advocates protection of rights of psychoactive substance users. Using drugs is defined as a complex phenomenon. In recent years, concerted efforts to prevent by means alternative to penal systems. Balance between drug demand and supply reduction has given way to evidence based treatment programs. A great …