VNGOC recalled the declaration of the Beyond 2008 process and detailed how some of the recommendations had been taken up – including a better focus on drug dependence treatment. Welcomed the appointment of the new goodwill ambassador in this regard. While welcoming the improving NGO engagement at CND, it is but one week. Therefore VNGOC …
Beyond 2008
Remarks of Michel Perron, Chair of Beyond 2008 Steering Committee
‘Madame Chair, Ministers, Excellencies, distinguished government and non governmental representatives. My name is Michel Perron and I am the Chair of Beyond 2008: a global NGO review on the 1998-2008 UNGASS on illicit drugs. I represent the sole NGO statement specifically provided for at this High Level Segment. I am both honored at this responsibility …