Billy Batware, Civil Society Team, UNODC. We sent out an online survey last year and were pleased that civil society responded to the survey. The majority of those who responded seemed not to be sure or aware of who their government focal points were for the ARQ. I will give the word to Angela Me who …
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Informal NGO dialogue with the President of the INCB
Werner Sipp, President of INCB: Thank you VNGOC for this meeting and I look forward to this dialogue and to continue our cooperation – both here in Vienna and in our country missions. Your inputs and insights have always been valuable, and we appreciate them in various contexts in all regions of the world. NGOs …
Side Event: Drug Treatment in Southern Europe: Providing Solutions in Times of Crisis
Gilberto Gerra, UNODC |Thank you for the invitation to moderate this panel. When I was asked what I had for the day, I said that I was going to start the day with the friends of Kethea, Dianova and Proyecto Hombre. I feel at home with you in such this environment of treatment, prevention, humanitarian approach, …
Meeting of the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs
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 …
Informal NGO dialogue with the President of the INCB
Dr Naidoo, INCB The involvement and support of NGOS is absolutely necessary in the work of the INCB. In your work, groups give voices to people in society who may otherwise be invisible. We can gain insights today into realities on the ground, and share best practice on the ground. By working together, I …
Informal Civil Society Hearing: Summary of Chairs of Each Session on Main Points Raised
Thanasis Apostolou. Harm reduction the most important issue in session. Money must be provided for HR as well as political recognition. Interaction between criminal justice and health discussion must take place. In the other group, people were speaking about community approach, which is a very important issue. Also issue of availability of essential medicines. Suggestion …