Ruth Birgin, INPUD: Women’s rights rarely feature in discussions of the world drug problem, and are not sufficiently recognized by UN drug control agencies. Both UNODC and INCB do not demonstrate due regard to women’s rights obligations. Negative consequences of the world drug problem are the result of, and are being exasperated by, the policy …
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What Next for Drug Policies in Africa in the Run-Up to the UNGASS?
Ambassador Olawale Maiyegun – Director of Social Affairs, Africa Union In 2012, the AU agreed a Plan of Action on Drugs 2013-2017, which promotes a balanced approach to the issue across Africa. In 2014, African Ministers of Drug Control met again, under the heading “Drugs Kill. But Bad Drug Policies Kill More”. The meeting made …