UNGASS is an opportunity to rethink what we have done over the past 50 years. the world has changed. But have the objectives of the treaties – protect health and welfare of mankind – really changed. The discussion is ongoing and encouraging. But there is little that divides us in fundamental issues. Health and welfare …
2016 UNGASS
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by Yury Fedotov, ED of the UNODC
Excellencies, Distinguished participants, This year the 58th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs is of particular importance as it contains a segment dedicated to preparations for the Special Session of the UN General Assembly on the World Drug Problem to be held in 2016. UN General Assembly resolution 69/200 entrusted the CND with leading …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by UN General Assembly President Sam Kahamba Kutesa
Mr Chairman, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. I’m convinced that the work this week will be successful in helping set out the goals for the 2016 UNGASS. I welcome the preparatory work undertaken thus far in the lead up to the UNGASS set to take place next year. The special session constitutes an important opportunity for …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by Shamaa, Chair of the Board
At its reconvened 57th Session, the CND adopted an agenda for this special segment. The agenda was further refined in January, agreeing with the substance and format of the interactive discussions to be held during this segment. On 23rd Feb, we agreed that the order of the interactive discussions would be amended, starting with item …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Agenda item 2
Adoption of the agenda We have over 50 speakers today, so we won’t accommodate any other speakers. With regards to the Special Segment, we are starting the morning session on Friday with item 6b on adoption of substances. The CoW will be then suspended. The CoW is scheduled to have 6 meetings starting on Thursday …
CND Intersessional – Friday 6th March 2015
Chair – Thailand: Today we hope to discuss draft resolutions and in the afternoon, scheduling. Also on the agenda are preparations for CND and the UNGASS segment next week. On the UNGASS segment, the schedule has been revised so that on Tuesday 10 March, segment B will be in the morning and segment A in …