Item 7. Inter-agency cooperation and coordination of efforts in addressing and countering the world drug problem Brazilian Network of Harm Reduction and Human Rights (REDUC): The Brazilian Network for Harm Reduction and Human Rights, REDUC, thanks the Commission for the opportunity to contribute to this discussion. Civil society organizations working with affected communities around the …
Pakistan
Committee of the Whole (CoW) – Wednesday Afternoon
Chair: Welcome back. L2. Measures to implement article 13 of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988 to prevent the diversion of equipment and related materials used for illicit drug manufacture OP1 bis Mexico: In the morning we had some logistical issues that hampered progress. We will …
Plenary – Wednesday Afternoon Session
Item 6. Follow-up to the implementation at the national, regional, and international levels of all commitments, as reflected in the Ministerial Declaration of 2019, to address and counter the world drug problem (continued) Chair: I want you to hear updates from the Youth Forum, the WHO/INCB Scientific Network, the UNODC/CSO consultation on HIV AIDS, and …
Plenary – Wednesday morning session
Item 5b: Challenges and future work of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, the World Health Organization and the International Narcotics Control Board in the review of substances for possible scheduling recommendations. Chair: I have the pleasure to chair the plenary today on behalf of Ambassador Hovhannisyan . It will take place without interpretation today. Due …
Side event: Human rights implication of drug policy: Prevention, accountability, effective remedies
Michael Camilleri, OHCHR. Eliminating impunity, access to justice are key elements of the 2016 UNGASS. The International Guidelines on Human Rights and Drug Policy states that everyone has the right to accountability. They suggests actions MS can take: create transparent human rights mechanisms, conduct investigations, holding perpetrators accountable, ensure access to appropriate remedies. Here we …
Plenary – Monday afternoon session
Item 3. General debate (continued) Ecuador: The world drug problem has reached an unprecedented level and is a threat to peace and security. Due to our geographical position, Ecuador is fighting on the front lines. We have organised crime and narco-terrorism. Criminals are making corruption prosper. The efforts that Ecuador is making includes seizing 20,000 …