Organized by the United Nations Development Programme, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and UNAIDS. Michel Kazatchkine I’ve been hearing many voices calling for an open debate on the drug problem at the UNGASS next year. I would hope that this discussion starts and results in an assessment of whether our drug …
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
CND Intersessional Wednesday 3rd December
Morning session Chair (Ambassador Shamaa) started with Res 57/5 – UNGASS on world drug problem (WDP) – recap of the resolution: ‘Adequate, inclusive and effective preparatory process” and the need of involving all stakeholders. Four intersessional meetings were held in past few months and these were webcast. And a number of lunchtime interactive sessions have …
Statement of High Commissioner for Human Rights
Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to address this High Level Review. I would like to begin by noting that the Political Declaration and Plan of Action of 2009 reaffirms the unwavering commitment of Member States to fully respect the purposes and principles of the Universal Declaration of Human …
Statement of UNAIDS — HC for Human Rights as well
UNAIDS. amazing progress has been found in AIDS response after three decades. 12 million people with HIV accessing lifesaving treatment. ARV treatment easier to access. AIDS related deaths continue to fall except for drug users. Two regions dominated by IDU. Cannot achieve an AIDS free generation unless we reach most marginalized with compassionate and effective …