UNODC ED: I am very pleased to be here despite how busy I am. This meeting is different every year – it is the voice of civil society and the people who have gone the difficult road to be the voice of people who can’t express themselves. We are going through difficult times for multilateralism …
Committee of the Whole – Wednesday morning session
L.5. Safety of officers in dismantling illicit synthetic opioid laboratories OP 2 (c) (…) China: We would like to delete the wording from ‘exposure’ to ‘chemicals’. United States: WE would like to remain faithful to the intention of sponsors, which is in line with our policy. This resolution is for all member states but some …
Plenary — Wednesday morning session
Item 5. Implementation of the international drug control treaties (continued) (a) Changes in the scope of control of substances Chair: First, Commission will consider recommendations of WHO on 4 substances, namely: (a) Whether or not it wishes to include N-pyrrolidino protonitazene in Schedule I of the 1961 Convention as amended; (b) Whether or not it …
Informal Civil Society Dialogue with World Health Organisation
Penny Hill, VNGOC. Good morning everyone, I will hand over to colleagues to introduce themselves. We have Deus and Delkushi today, as well as Anya Busha. Unfortunately Annette Verster is unable to join this morning but Anya will answer some of these questions. Question 1: Can you speak to the current process the WHO is …
Committee of the Whole – Tuesday afternoon session
L.6. Strengthening the global drug control framework: a path to effective implementation PP4 Egypt: We would like to add principled – role as the policymaking body. USA: Support. Saudi Arabia: Support. USA: Would like to add “note” instead of “reaffirm”. Netherlands: We would like to retain reaffirm as has been agreed language. France: Would also …
Plenary — Tuesday afternoon session
Item 4. Strategic management, budgetary and administrative questions China: The Chinese government has consistently supported and actively participated in drug control efforts advocated by UNODC. UNODC has played an important role in supporting member states and taking measures to address the drug problems and provide technical assistance. China appreciates the positive efforts and results seen …