UNODC: Thank you Mr. Chair. Notable progress has been made. We have taken robust institutional steps. Programs have been consolidated to improve efficiency. New frameworks have been developed such as a new regional framework for the Arab states to guide the office in better supporting the member states. Program delivery reached $383.9 million, an increase …
South Africa
Round Table 2 – The Way Forward: The Road to 2029
Germany/Chair: Hello, welcome to our discussion regarding the way forward in advancing the implementation of all international drug policy commitments in light of the 2029 finally view of certain 2019 Ministerial Declaration in accordance with CND Resolution 66 Adopted by the Commission last March, this roundtable will consist of panel interventions followed by an interactive …
Opening of the 67th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs & Item 3. High-level segment (Thursday morning)
UN Web TV recording Opening of the 67th session of the Commission on Narcotic DrugsOutcome Document: High-level Declaration by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs on the 2024 midterm review, following up to the 2019 Ministerial DeclarationChair: Welcome. Inform you that for the opening session of the HLS, there’ll be a video transmission of the …
CND Tematic Discussion / Session 12 – Way Forward
Chair: I am grateful for your cooperation earlier this year. We had previously discussed the Resolution, outlining the review process, and collectively decided to convene before he regular committee session. The high-level segment is scheduled for March 14th and 15th, dedicated to assessing the implementation of international drug policy commitments. During this segment, we aim …
CND Thematic Discussion / Session 11 – Low availability of internationally controlled substances for medical & scientific purposes
Chair: Good Morning. Yesterday we had a fruitful discussion on the issues of the consequences and risk associated with non medical use of drugs. Today we will be discussing the low availability of nationally controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes, including for the relief of pain and palliative care. Before we start a discussion, …
CND Thematic Discussions // Session 8 – High transmission of HIV, HCV and other blood-borne diseases associated with drug use
Presenter 1, UNODC: Thank you, Mr. Chair, excellencies, ladies, and gentlemen. I will briefly discuss the lessons learned in the actual UNODC Partnership Project addressing drug use issues in Afghanistan amid the continuing humanitarian crisis. The project received funding support from the European Union for the implementation period 2023 to 2026. Addressing existing fragilities, including …