2024 Thematic Discussions on the Implementation of All International Drug Policy Commitments, Following-up to the 2019 Ministerial Declaration Chair: Hello, good afternoon, everyone. Welcome back. Let’s begin the afternoon session. Introductory remarks: Mr. Michael Osman, Social Affairs Officer, Border Management Branch, UNODC: I’ll provide a brief overview to leave more time for our interactive discussions …
Informal Civil Society Dialogue with UNODC Executive Director 20 March 2024, 11am – 12 pm, Room: CR-3 Matej Kosir (Chair, VNGOC): Welcome. Question 1: Encouraged by CND resolution 65/4 of 2023 “Promoting comprehensive, evidence-based early prevention” and 2024 Global Initiative on Drug Use Prevention “the Declaration of Oviedo” signed by some 400 civil society organizations, …
No Borders Humanity Organization (NBH): How is the INCB addressing challenges in ensuring equitable access to controlled substances for medical purposes while preventing diversion and misuse? Southeast Asia Harm Reduction Association (AHRA): Considering the proliferation of heroin and ATS substances, increasing drug use and dependency, and concerns about unintended consequences of drug policies in Southeast …
Yury Fedotov, UNODC. I welcome the work of the VNGOC and the CSTF. You have done useful preparations for the UNGASS. This dialogue is a useful tradition. The voice of NGOs is important. Active participation of NGOs, CSO representatives for an inclusive UNGASS preparatory process is important. 35 side events are organised by NGOs and …
1. Adoption of the draft agenda Elisa Rubini, Vicechair of the VNGOC The first point of the agenda is the adoption of the draft agenda. Any feedback? Scott Bernstein, OSF I move to adopt the agenda. Elisa Rubini The agenda is adopted. 2. Approval of the minutes of the last meeting Elisa Rubini Do the …
Drug Policy Futures, Kevin Sabet: one of writers of 2012 OAS report but less happy on way it has been portrayed in media and by CS. We are part of DPF, promoting balanced approach based on health and appropriate role for LE, not dichotomy of war on drug or legalisation. Our demand for illegal drugs …