Opening remarks by Milton Romani (Uruguay) Moderator: We are here to continue conversation on this topic of human rights because it is important. I thank Uruguay government for organizing this with us. Robert Husbands: OHCHR introduced its report in 2015 pursuant to request by Human Rights Council. It address human rights relating to world drug …
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Side event – The drug control conventions: a multi-faceted framework for the promotion of the health and welfare of humankind
INCB President Werner Sipp (Chair): opens side event Bernard Leroy – INCB Board member: Drug conventions requires states to legislate in various fields, on institutional infrastructure for domestic and international drug issues, international justice sector cooperation, among others. When we read the documents that relate to drug control objectives, one of main areas …
Side event – Amphetamine-type stimulants: Working towards humane drug policies
Welcoming Remarks: H.E. Gen.Nivat Meenayotin, Vice Minister of Justice, Thailand Visionary leader, leading role in women prisoners….results in betterment of women prisoners.formulating drug laws on proportionality of sentencing, Bangkok rules, human treatment of women prisoners and offenders. Counter ATS expertise. Chair: Associate Professor Dr. Apinun Aramrattana, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Growing and expanding …
Side event – Tackling new challenges on drug policy: Contribution of COPOLAD
Neven Mimica, Commissioner, EU. The world drug problem is an important chapter in the history of cooperation between the EU and Latin America. The EU has been a pioneer in cooperation on AD, law enforcement, etc. Starting in 2011, COPOLAD is a programme to strengthen coordination between stakeholders. Drug demand and supply reduction are equally …
Side event – Science addressing drugs and HIV: State of the art.
Mr Aldo Lale-Demoz, UNODC Deputy Executive Director: Distinguished delegates, welcome to this event on Science addressing drugs and HIV: State of the art. I would like to like to explain that this is a follow-up to previous events that have taken place at the CND in Vienna. I think most of you would agree that …
Side event – The public health elements of a comprehensive, balanced and inclusive drug policy.
Side event organised by the World Health Organisation. Dr Shekhar Saxena: welcome and thank you for coming. First question question to WHO: in the draft outcomes document, member states requested more involvement from the WHO, how is the WHO planning to do this? Marie-Paule Kieny, WHO. WHO warmly welcomes the push for the public health approach. It …