This side event was organised by Penal Reform International, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czechia, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, European Union, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Corporación Centro de Estudios de Derecho Justicia y Sociedad (Dejusticia), Drug Policy Alliance, Harm Reduction International, International Centre on …
Human Rights Dimensions of Harm Reduction
This side event at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs examined how to centre human rights in harm reduction; from meaningful participation and legal reform to sustainable, rights-based responses in a changing political and funding context. Panelists: Catherine Cook, Acting Executive Director, Harm Reduction International Ahmed Said, Regional Coordinator, African Network of People who Use Drugs …
Committee of the Whole (CoW) – Wednesday Morning
L.5. Strengthening early warning mechanisms consisting of monitoring and assessment systems to enable effective responses to the emergence of new synthetic drugs, new psychoactive substances, precursors and precursor substitutes Chair: Only 4 more COW sessions to go. Ask that you work with us to get this done. If required can go into smaller setting, through …
Plenary – Wednesday morning session
Item 5b: Challenges and future work of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, the World Health Organization and the International Narcotics Control Board in the review of substances for possible scheduling recommendations. Chair: I have the pleasure to chair the plenary today on behalf of Ambassador Hovhannisyan . It will take place without interpretation today. Due …
Drug Consumption Rooms in Practice: Facts, Myths, and Lessons Based on Experience and Evidence
Drug Consumption Rooms (DCRs) are supervised spaces where people who use drugs can consume pre-obtained substances in a safe and hygienic environment under the supervision of trained staff. They prevent overdoses, reduce health risks, and connect clients with essential health and social services, often reaching people who are excluded from traditional healthcare settings. This side …
Committee of the Whole (CoW) – Tuesday Afternoon
L5. Strengthening early warning mechanisms consisting of monitoring and assessment systems to enable effective responses to the emergence of new synthetic drugs, new psychoactive substances, precursors and precursor substitutes Chair: Welcome. Pp1 Pp2 Pp3 Agreed? Not quite? Kyrgystan: IIntrodcing L5 – https://docs.un.org/en/E/CN.7/2026/L.5 Chair: Which paragraphs are close to being agreed on? Kyrgystan: Maybe pp8. … Kyrgistan: …