El consenso de Viena sobre drogas se derrumba

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El consenso de Viena sobre drogas se derrumba

28 marzo 2014

Este video presenta los cambios de las políticas de drogas en el examen de alto nivel de las Naciones Unidas que tuvo lugar en marzo de 2014 en Viena.

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In 2009, the member states of the United Nations reaffirmed the dream of a drug-free world, adopting a political declaration which aimed to eliminate or significantly reduce drug trafficking within ten years. Five years later, a high-level segment of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) was convened in Vienna, to discuss the mid-term review of the implementation of this plan.

The meeting revealed a growing depth of disagreement on global drug policies. Most governments think the UN is on the right track, and that with more commitment and resources, it will be possible to improve the fight against drugs. But dissonant voices are getting stronger. Many governments are now disillusioned by the overwhelming evidence that punitive drug policies do not work. and are pushing for a debate on the alternatives.

Some of them are in open rebellion against the drug conventions - such as Uruguay, which has introduced legal regulation of cannabis production and distribution for recreational use. What are the key issues that divide the United Nations? Is the international drug control system losing relevance? What can we expect from the UN General Assembly on Drugs in 2016? The film we produced in Vienna aims to provide answers to these questions.

The consensus behind global drug prohibition is fading - watch this video filmed at the high level UN meeting in Vienna and find out why!

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