We have evidence based interventions which can greatly increase effectiveness of prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. But little evidence these are implemented. Evidence of strategies, but not of resources and implementations. We have evidence base, limited which need to be improved across 3 pillars of plan of action. Debate on effective drug …
Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC)
CND Plenary Day 2 – VNGOC statement
We have a long history in setting up partnerships with NGOs. In Beyond 2008, we partnered with hundreds of NGOs and delivered a strong statement. We should have a preparatory role at UNGASS. We look to work with CND for the 2016 UNGASS to create a process for a global process. It is an intergovernmental …
Raymond Yans Civil Society Dialogue organized by VNGOC
INCB meeting with Raymond Yans. Introduction by Raymond Yans on INCB work. Very proforma. Michel Perron gave format of the meeting. He will read pre-submitted questions. Question on prevention. Yans: Role of INCB is first of all to monitor the implementation of the conventions and in doing so look at all the scope of drug …
NGO Dialogue with the UNODC Executive Director, Yury Fedotov
First I would like to thank my staff at UNODC. UNODC promotes a balanced approach for drug control based on health and human rights. I thank all of you for your contribution. In countries like Afghanistan and West Africa, I saw many people in need who needed public health, welfare. This should be the basic …
NGO Dialogue with INCB President Raymond Yans
We tend to meet with government agencies, but also NGOs. Those we meet are advised by us. NGOs are an important link for us. They are important for drug prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Given the changes taking place in Uruguay, USA and Europe around drug policy, how can the INCB react to these changes in …
High Level Segment – VNGOC Statement
Statement to the High Level Review of the 2009 Plan of Action Mr. Chairman, distinguished delegates and fellow representatives of the Non Government Orgnizations. I am speaking in my capacity as Chair of the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs. We represent over 150 organizations that have millions of members around the world. Citizens who at …