At
@CND_tweets
63rd reconvened session, the Commission decided on
@WHO
scheduling recommendations on cannabis and cannabis-related substances. Read the press release for more information:
International community gathers in Vienna
#CND63
– 100+ side and special events will be held in the next days to discuss efforts addressing the world drug problem. Check out the programme:
@UNODC
@CND_tweets
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲
#WorldDrugReport
?
Learn from
@UNODC
’s Chief of Research and Trend Analysis Angela Me about the specialties of her team members preparing the report. You’ll be surprised! It isn’t only statisticians 👨💻📈
#CareInCrises
📽⬇️
International community gathers online 💻 and in Vienna 🇦🇹 for
#CND64
– 100+ side events will be held in the next days. Check out the programme:
@UNODC
@CND_tweets
@UN_Vienna
The 44th Meeting of HONLAP started today in Bangkok 🇹🇭 with over 150 delegates in attendance representing around 30 countries.
Participants are discussing regional drug trafficking trends, synthetic drugs handling & disposal, alternatives to conviction & punishment and more.
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs is the main policymaking body of the
@UN
on drug related matters. The
#CND
will convene tomorrow for its
#CND66
session in
@UN_Vienna
🇺🇳
Learn more from our colleagues on the role & working methods of the Commission ⤵️
#HappeningNow
:
#CND66
General debate features over 100 speakers, including at the ministerial level – with participants discussing the most pressing issues with regard to addressing and countering the world drug problem 🌍💊
Join in live 📺👉
At the
#CND66
in Vienna last week, delegates discussed the implementation of drug control treaties & policy commitments.
4 resolutions adopted & 7 substances placed under int'l control 📃💊
155 side events & 27 exhibitions held 🎤🪧
Watch our highlights video for more 👇
International community gathers in Vienna
#CND62
– 90+ side and special events will be held in the next days to discuss efforts addressing the world drug problem. Check out the programme:
@UNODC
@CND
What is the
#WorldDrugReport
?
@UNODC
Chief of Research and Trend Analysis Angela Me answers this question for us ahead of the report’s launch on 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 28𝙩𝙝 🗓
Keep an eye on this space for more from Angela Me on the subject!
#CareInCrisis
📽⤵️
“A sophisticated criminal infrastructure has developed around drug trafficking, creating pockets of mutual interest between traffickers, terrorists, and other criminals,” said
@UNODC
Executive Director
@GhadaFathiWaly
at the
@CND_tweets
thematic discussions
@CND_tweets
experts will discuss on 19 October linkages between drug trafficking, corruption and other forms of organized crime. Listen to Tiphanie Crittin on the links with trafficking in persons
@UNODC_HTMSS
@UNODC
.
The 30th HONLEA Africa started today in Nairobi 🇰🇪 hosted by the Government of Kenya and
@NACADAKenya
.
Over the next 4️⃣ days, law enforcement experts will discuss on how to address and counter the world drug problem in the continent 🌍
#HONLAF2022
In Resolution 63/3, the
#CND
expressed its commitment to promoting
🗣 Awareness-raising
📚 Education
💪 Training
as part of a comprehensive approach to ensuring availability & access to controlled substances for medical💊 & scientific🧪 purposes.
#NoPatientLeftBehind
#CND65
Opening of the General Debate -
#CND64
adopts joint statement on the impact of
#COVID
-19 on addressing and countering all aspects of the world drug problem. Read the statement here:
@UNODC
@UN_Vienna
Want to find out more about the 65th regular session of
@CND_tweets
#CND65
happening from 14 - 18 MARCH 2022 in 🇦🇹 Vienna? Info on agenda, programme, resolutions, side events & MORE available at 👉🏿 📺Watch LIVE at 👉🏼
@UNODC
Alternatives to conviction/punishment are key for an effective and proportionate response to the world drug problem.
Learn more from Sven about
@UNODC
support in the thematic area ⤵️
#CND66
☀️ Good morning from Vienna 🇦🇹
@UNODC
! Welcome to Day 2⃣ of the 6⃣5⃣th session of the
@CND_tweets
! 📺Follow the proceedings LIVE at 👉 👀See for more info on the
#CND65
agenda & programme
The
#CND
aims to enhance synergies between its work and other
@UNECOSOC
Commissions and explore ways to further contribute to the implementation of the
#2030Agenda
.
➡️ Follow
#CND66
for updates on the outcomes of these efforts.
As drug use continues to impact communities worldwide, it's more important than ever to stay informed. Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of the 2023
#WorldDrugReport
.
It’s Day 5️⃣ of
#CND66
!
📋 Preparations for the mid-term review of the progress made in implementing all int’l drug policy
commitments, to be held in 2024
Follow it live ➡️
Justice Tettey is the Chief of Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch at
@UNODC
🇺🇳
He explains the principles behind placing substances under international control as a way of 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 the health and welfare of humankind 📺👇
#CND65
In collaboration with experts, civil society & international partners,
@UNODC
has developed technical guidance to increase availability & access to controlled medicines.
Learn more 👉
#NoPatientLeftBehind
#CND65
This year
@CND_tweets
holds a ceremonial opening segment, to commemorate 🎉:
- the 60th anniversary of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs , and
- the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances
#CND67
has concluded! Many thanks to all who have participated and followed the Midterm Review during the High-Level Segment and Regular Segment!
Check out the pledge here:
Welcome to
@CND_tweets
2021 thematic discussions on the implementation of all international drug policy commitments, following-up to the 2019 Ministerial Declaration. Webcast & more details
@UNODC
#2019MinDec
#CND64
#CND2021
Executive Director
@GhadaFathiWaly
announced at the Joint Call to Action on 14 Mar 2022 that
@UNODC
will be embarking on a new journey of cooperation with 🇫🇯 & 🇮🇩 & 🇹🇱 in addressing barriers to access to controlled medicines.
#NoPatientLeftBehind
#CND65
Day 1 of
#CND2021
thematic discussions focuses on the increasing links between drug trafficking, corruption and other forms of organized crime – first in line is
@UNODC
introduction by Angela Me, Chief of UNODC Research and Trend Analysis Branch
#CND64
Synthetic drugs present a unique challenge to the international community - join us this Friday for the Launch of the
@UNODC
Synthetic Drug Strategy 2021-2025 with
@GhadaFathiWaly
LIVE launch🔴on 19 November at 12:00 CET:
@UNODC_Lab
,
@UN_Opioids
Non-governmental Organizations are crucial partners in the implementation of the international drug policy commitments 🕊🤝
This year at
#CND65
, 83 different
#NGOs
were present to represent civil society.
Valerie Lebaux is the Chief of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section at
@UNODC
🇺🇳
She explains the approach of the
#UN
system which encourages the use of alternatives to conviction or punishment and how this is in line with the drug control conventions 📺⬇️
#CND65
Ms. Angela Me, Chief of
@UNODC
Research and Trend Analysis Branch, presents the key findings of the 2020 World Drug Report
@CND_tweets
special event –
#WDR2020
is available online:
📣 Announcement 📣
#CND65
Chair
@gjmdhoop
, will hold an event in
@UNGeneva
– with
@UNODC
,
@WHO
& more – to promote an exchange of perspectives and good practices in improving availability & access to controlled substances for medical & scientific purposes.
#NoPatientLeftBehind
SAVE the DATE 📣On Friday, 25 June 2021 at 1:30 pm (Vienna time)
@CND_tweets
will organize a Special Event to commemorate World Drug Day & launch the
@UNODC
World Drug Report. For more information & the webcast visit:
#WDR2021
#ShareFactsonDrugs
#SaveLives
#CND67
opens today! The High-Level Segment opening featured President of the General Assembly, UN Secretary-General, UNODC Executive Director, INCB President, WHO Director-General, and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.'
The
#CND
concluded last Friday with focus on implementation of drug policy commitments 🤝 and Access & Availability to controlled substances for medical & Scientific purposes 🩺🔬
Watch highlights & words from
#CND65
Chair Amb.
@gjmdhoop
, Jo Dedeyne-Amman, and
@JohnBrandolino
#CND66
afternoon session will focus on the follow-up to the implementation of all int’l drug policy commitments – with representatives of Youth Forum, Scientific Forum &
@UNODC
consultation on HIV/AIDS debriefing the Commission 🌍💊
Watch it live ➡️
🟢 The International Drug Control Conventions 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚 safety from crime and violence, which requires authorities to act in compliance with the rule of law and international standards and norms.
Follow the
#CND65
Thematic Discussions live Sep 21-22 on our webcast ⤵️
@CND_tweets
64th session will take place from 12 to 16 April, in a hybrid format. Stay tuned for further updates and follow the session next week online:
#CND64
#CND2021
The
#CND66
resumes Day 3️⃣ with a discussion on the implementation of the international drug control treaties. The Commission votes on 7 substances to be placed under int’l control 💊🌍📜
You can watch it live ⤵️
Chief of
@UNODC_PTRS
Giovanna Campello explains that limited access to controlled substances for medical purposes creates the risk of 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 patients to the 𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 market to acquire their medication 💊👇
#CND65
#NoPatientLeftBehind
New psychoactive substances are often highly toxic and can lead to severe negative health implications, even death.
@UNODC
supports Member States w/ scientific evidence to identify harmful NPS & respond to emerging drug-related threats 💊
More from
@raithelhuber
#CND66
Join us on
🗓26 June
🕑2 - 4 p.m. (CEST)
➡️VIC Board-room D &
for a special event held by CND Chair Amb. Ruiz Blanco
@EmbColAustria
to commemorate International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking!
📝The 2023 World Drug Report will be launched
#CND
Special Event to commemorate the 2022 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and to launch the 2022
@UNODC
World Drug Report 🇺🇳🌍📊
#CareInCrises
#WorldDrugDay
In CND resolution 66/1, Member States decided to work in good faith towards adopting a concise, action-oriented document at the opening of the high-level segment of the 67th session. TODAY at the opening of the HLS, the Commission adopted the outcome document by consensus👏
#CND67
Many factors play a role in ensuring access to & availability of controlled substances for 🩺 & 🔬 purposes.
How Member States estimate their supply & distribution of these substances is important to leave no one behind according to
@INCB_President
.
#NoPatientLeftBehind
Chief of Research and Trend Analysis at
@UNODC
Angela Me talks to us about the importance of the
#WorldDrugReport
as 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 for cross country and cross region understanding of drug use globally 🌍
#CareInCrisis
📺👇
The
#CND65
Chair’s One-Day Special Forum on 10 Oct 2022 unites experts from Member States,
#UN
entities, international organizations, academia & civil society to discuss availability & access to controlled substances for medical & scientific purposes.
#NoPatientLeftBehind
Happy
#WomensDay
! A truly balanced approach to international drug control efforts must also be gender responsive,ensuring access for all to health, care and social services in prevention, primary care and treatment programmes
#InternationalWomensDay
#CND2019
Yesterday, the
#CND66
Chair Ambassador Miguel Camilo Ruiz Blanco provided an update on the preparations for the 66th session of the
#CND
in March 2023 and the 2024 mid-term review of international drug policy commitments during the 136th session of the
#INCB
🇺🇳
Join us for the
#CND65
Chair’s One-Day Special Forum on 𝟭𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮, which dedicates a day to raising awareness for the critical need to improve availability & access to controlled substances for medical & scientific purposes 🩺🧪
#NoPatientLeftBehind
The international drug control conventions enshrine the commitment by the int’l community to make adequate provision to ensure, and to not unduly restrict, the availability of controlled substances indispensable for medical & scientific purposes.
#NoPatientLeftBehind
#CND65
Happening Now -
#CND65
Chair Amb. D'Hoop
@gjmdhoop
@BelgiuminVienna
briefing the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) on the work of the Commission and the upcoming 65th session, highlighting the importance of a regular exchange btw.
@CND_tweets
&
#INCB
@UNODC