The international drug control system - understanding decriminalisation of use and possession

The UNGASS on the World Drug Problem held last April has gathered Member States, the UN system, civil society and all stakeholders to discuss and review the current drug control regime, ensuring an open and wide debate on the effectiveness of drug policies.

The government of the Czech Republic and the Global Commission on Drug Policy are hosting this side-event in the margins of the 3rd Committee to discuss the decriminalization of drug use and possession as an effective pathway to reducing the harms related to drugs; to highlight the successful national experiences in the Czech Republic and other countries; and to present the findings of the Global Commission’s latest report Advancing Drug Policy Reform: a new approach to decriminalization.

CESAR GAVIRIA

Former President of Colombia; Commissioner, Global Commission on Drug Policy

MARIE CHATARDOVÁ

Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the United Nations

MICHEL KAZATCHKINE

Former Executive Director of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Commissioner, Global Commission on Drug Policy

PAVEL BÉM

Former Mayor of Prague; Commissioner, Global Commission on Drug Policy

Chaired by:

RUTH DREIFUSS

Former President of Switzerland; Chair, Global Commission on Drug Policy

For those of you who need a badge to access the UN premises, please send your name and affiliation to secretariat@globalcommissionondrugs.org by Thursday, 17 November 2016 COB.

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