Esbjorn Hornberg, VNGOC. Today, you have demonstrated your commitment to support the VNGOC and their contribution to drug control policy. In 2 years’ time, we will gather in New York for the UNGASS on production, trafficking and use of drugs. We look forward to further collaboration. NGOs can help us provide prevention, treatment and care, and …
High Level Segments
Minister of Home Affairs Zimbabwe
Assures full cooperation and support of delegation. Associates with statement of African Group. Full implementation of government of three conventions. Also AU plan on drug control 2013-2017. Full implementation of INCB recommendations on visit to Zimb three years ago. Z vulnerable to drug traffickers. Notes with deep concern magnitude and complexity of drug trafficking undermine …
Harm Reduction International: Drugs and HIV groups call on UK to reject United Nations drugs declaration
Drugs and HIV groups call on UK to reject United Nations drugs declaration Lack of co-ordination, leadership and transparency from Home Office, Foreign Office and DFID has played into the hands of hardline states such as Russia As a critical high-level UN meeting on the future of international drug policy begins a coalition of UK …
Norman Baker , UK Home Office
UK NATIONAL STATEMENT Introductions Chair and distinguished guests. Let me start by welcoming you Ambassador, into the chair of the 57th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, and express the UK’s support. UK Approach to Drugs I want to share with Member States the UK’s experience of delivering a modern, balanced and evidence based …
High Level Segment – Minister of Indonesia
WDP persists despite all efforts since 2009. This review timely. Define progress and achievements as well as challenges. 1. Govt. of INd has strengthened legislative framework. 2009 legislation addresses supply and demand in more balanced way. Stronger enforcement to drug traffickers. Drug users undergo treatment as alternative to incarceration. Two pronged advantage. Respects fundamental rights …
High Level Segments – Minsister of Justice, Colombia Gomez Mendez.
Colombia. Minister of Justice. (Cut off until now)… (Halfway through speech) Approach must be based on human rights. Integrated and balanced approach is a tool for building peace in the post conflict period. In this regard, taking into account challenges faced by Colombia, seems inevitable to have a discussion that will learn from the past …