Constanza Sanchez, ICEERS: It is my honor to moderate this side event. To start with a few reflections on this week, it seems we are navigating theory and practice – CND is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences from different geographies, experiences and approaches. Today, harm reductions been a very hot topic in the CoW. …
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Informal Civil Society Dialogue with OHCHR, UNAIDS & UNDP
Augusto, VNGOC. Thank you very much for being here today in the room and online. We have 18 questions so let’s start the process now. For ALL: Eurasian harm reduction association / Eurazijos žalos mažinimo asociacija. My question is about planned coordinated actions to get governmental commitments to decriminalize drug use and possession for personal …
Informal Dialogue with WHO
SSDP Australia: How is the World Health Organisation facilitating meaningful inclusion of people who use drugs in the design and implementation of policies and strategies around existing and emerging pharmacotherapies at the global level? WHO: The principle of involving affected groups in the development of guidance is strong. To develop WHO guidelines on managing health …
Side event: The green wave hits Europe: Recent cannabis regulation initiatives in Europe
Event co-sponsored by: Forum Droghe, Associazione Luca Coscioni, ICEERS, IDPC, reLeaf Malta, TNI, Transform, WOLA [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6kGiTD_QQw&w=560&h=315] The event recording is also available here. Susanna Ronconi, Forum Droghe. We know that the reform of cannabis is going on in Europe with different outcomes. Malta has already decriminalised personal use and possession. Luxembourg, Germany, Italy and others …
Side event: Science in Context: Freedom of Research and Treatment of Controlled Substances
Organised by the International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research & Service (ICEERS), the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), Associazione Luca Coscioni and Science for Democracy. INTRODUCTION: Marco Perduca (Associazione Luca Coscioni, Science for Democracy) UN bodies have repeatedly stated that the “world drug problem” needs to be addressed in an “evidence-based” and “human rights-based” …
Informal NGO dialogue with the CND Chair
Ambassador Vivian Okeke, Nigeria. We don’t all agree, but the voice of civil society is very important. Your role is important in reaching a balance to address the world drug problem. We are appreciative of your role. Jamie Bridge, VNGOC. Not all of us are here, but the questions asked in advance will be read …