Opening remarks from UNODC ED: It is good to see so many people here, and it means that what we are doing is important. The CND is an important forum. I appreciate Esbjorn’s leadership of VNGOC, and for facilitating this meeting. I also appreciate the Civil Society Task Force that worked for 2016 and must now …
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Informal Dialogue with the INCB President
Chaired by Esbjörn Hörnberg (VNGOC), and Katherine Pettus (VNGOC). Werner Sipp, INCB: Welcomes the dialogue, which is fruitful and useful. It complements our work during missions. It’s important because many of you work on the field, so you have an experience that we do not have (geographical, thematic, etc.). This is in line with the Conventions, which highlight …
Side Events: Introduction to cannabis social clubs
Constanza Sanchez Aviles, ICEERS: Fewer cannabis users resort to the illegal market as a result of cannabis social clubs. The clubs are non-profit organisations. You have to be 21 to join. Consumption and distribution take place on private premises. The club doesn’t look for new members. They organise themselves and estimate how much cannabis they’re going …