UNODC. Introductory statement. Agenda item 4c relates to the health and human rights, focusing on the need of women, children and youth, who are affected in many ways by drugs and their consequences. UNODC has drawn several conclusions: drug use disorders and their health complications such as HIV, HCV and overdoses are public health issues …
Chair. This will include health, HIV, access to essential medicines. The format will include introductory remarks from the chair, as well as 7 minutes presentations from each panellist. Mr. Gilberto Gerra, UNODC. Introductory statement. First question to launch the debate – is it really accepted that young people, people affected by drug use disorder, people …
Part (i) Domestic, regional and cross-regional responses to drugs-related crime countering money-laundering including, where appropriate, in the connection with the financing of terrorism, promoting judicial cooperation in criminal matters (ii) Addressing emerging issues including new psychoactive substances, precursors and the misuse of the Internet The chairs of the interactive discussions will prepare summaries on the …
Focusing on drug prevention, we want to expand our work with UNODC towards the 2016 UNGASS. We also recognise international law and human rights. The consequences of drug use are recognised today globally. The essence of diplomacy is to convince governments to move ahead with policies. We must protect health among those that are most …
Main intention of the UN regarding drugs is the safeguarding of the health and welfare of mankind, and to protect young people against illicit production, trafficking, and use. World drug problem poses a significant problem to the world. Availability of illicit drugs is high and social harm is high as well. There are an ever …
Mr Chairman, despite all the efforts exerted internationally, the production of drugs continues to grow, as does the demand and trafficking of these substances. This is a source of deep concern. International and regional agreements have confirmed the negative impacts of drugs on all facets of life. The conventions have confirmed also that no country …