Yury Fedotov, UNODC. I welcome the work of the VNGOC and the CSTF. You have done useful preparations for the UNGASS. This dialogue is a useful tradition. The voice of NGOs is important. Active participation of NGOs, CSO representatives for an inclusive UNGASS preparatory process is important. 35 side events are organised by NGOs and …
Women's Harm Reduction International Network (WHRIN)
HIV Prevention Among Women Who Use Drugs: Addressing Specific Needs
Organized by the UNODC HIV/AIDS Section and the Academic Council on the United Nations System in partnership with the International Network of Women who use Drugs and Women and Harm Reduction International Network. Introduction Women who use drugs are more likely than men to contract HIV. Women are faced with unique challenges for socio-economic reasons, …
Side event – Ensuring that women’s rights are protected
Representative from Moldova We must ensure that the rights of women are protected at all times when implementing the drug conventions. Women are more likely than men to acquire HIV and have less access to harm reduction services. They also experience trauma, poverty, domestic violence or fear of the possibility of losing custody of their …