Dr. Sandeep Chawla introduced a major resolution on how drug control and crime prevention and criminal justice can be synchronised with protection of human rights. This document offers ways forward about how to mainstream human rights in the work of the UNODC. This document was posted on the IHRAblog yesterday. This represents the strongest and …
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CND day 3 – UNODC review of progress made regarding CND Resolution 52/7
This resolution deals with the quality evaluation of the performance of drug analysis laboratories. It presents a summary of our activities in this area, the possible implications for laboratories, and challenges and sustainability of the programme. IN the resolution, member states recognised the value of laboratory results and data, and the quality of these results …
CND Day 3 – NGO Dialogue with UNODC Executive Director, Mr Costa
The Vienna NGO Committee set up an NGO dialogue with Antonio Maria Costa, the outgoing Executive Director of UNODC. The NGOs present turned up in good faith to engage with Mr Costa, perhaps wondering if there would be some statesman-like speech as leaves his 8-year long post later this year. Mr Costa opened the discussion …
Chief of UN Policy and Analsysis, Sandeep Chawla on the importance of research and the collection, reporting and analysis of data
Policy and trend analysis are cornerstones of UNODC’s work. This research is used to inform strategic analysis of the threats states are facing. UNODC’s research is put into the World Drug Report and annual reports to the CND. Member states have found the World Drug Report useful and it is the most downloaded document off …
CND Day 2 – Plenary statement by Measures to improve the understanding of drug addition by UNODC Chief of the Health and Human Development Section
Professor Gilberto Gerra said there is genetic predisposition towards dependency. But just as conditions can exacerbate problematic use, positive social conditions can provide effective intervention. This shows punishment is inappropriate for people struggling with problematic drug use. These are people suffering with a disease and related health conditions. The long-term effects on the brain of …
CND Day 2 – Plenary statement on the dangers of drug use by UNODC Chief of the Health and Human Development Section
Mr. Gerra provided a long presentation on the dangers and health and social consequences of drug use and dependence, especially cannabis. He particularly focused on the health consequences of drug use on youth and women. He spoke about the barriers to access to treatment and healthcare services for women. He finally talked about the non-medical …