Daria Matyushina-Ocheret, Eurasian Harm Reduction Network (EHRN): Gathered to discuss considerations in developing drug policies in our countries and preparations for UNGASS. We see that there are many discussions around the outcome document. It will contain very important messages for the region. We do not expect radical changes. The declaration contains many messages concerning drugs, …
2016 UNGASS
Side Event: Striving for Equity in the Treatment of Pain
Dr Zipporah Ali: In Kenya, advocacy is changing the policy landscape. Continuous meetings with ministry of health have helped to achieve this. The national authority for the campaign of drug abuse, invited us to take part in a workshop. Eventually, the narcotic drugs psychotropic control act 1994 was amended, following progressive policy proposals. This is …
Side Event: Harm reduction and the UNGASS: Feedback from the Expert Group Meeting in Berlin
Side event organised by Germany, GIZ and the International Drug Policy Consortium The Conference Room paper is available here. Marlene Mortler MP, Drug Commissioner of the Federal Government of Germany. On behalf of the German delegation at CND, I am delighted to welcome all of you to this important event, and I would like to thank …
Side event: Human rights organs address drug policy
Side event organised by the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner and CELS. Luciana Pol, CELS. This side event looks for a discussion on what has happened so far, contributions that are possible to do through human rights mechanisms, but also how this expertise can contribute to the UNGASS process, how these inputs can …
UNGASS special segment, third meeting
El Salvador: Thanks board. CND is a path to UNGASS and an important opportunity. Current conventions and commitments are the reference point, but must be flexible. The main pillar of our policy decisions is the three conventions. The socioeconomic element is an important part of our agenda on the road to UNGASS. The sustainable development …
UNGASS special segment, second meeting
Singapore: offers full support in carrying out duties and functions. Every country affected by scourge of drugs. Singapore is no exception. Because of close proximity with the golden triangle. In early 1900s, opium was legal in Singapore. It’s social costs were severe , breaking family unit etc. In 1986 opium was banned. The approach taken …