The INCB highlights the fundamental role of civil society engagement in the development and implementation of drug policies.

The INCB highlights the fundamental role of civil society engagement in the development and implementation of drug policies.

The delegation met with the representatives of Kosovo agencies involved in pharmaceutical regulation; the administration of justice, including prosecutorial services and the judiciary; law-enforcement, customs and forensics; and public health, addiction treatment and rehabilitation.

The positive and non-stigmatising tone and language of this year’s statement contrasts with those made in previous years.

On extrajudicial killings, the Board has provided its most categorical remarks to date.

If you know any civil society organisation active in the field of drugs in these countries, please let the VNGOC know as soon as possible, but no later than 16 July 2019.

The issue of the medical use of cannabis is one in which the Board has failed to match the progress it has made in certain other areas, such as the death penalty. Its position on the therapeutic applications of cannabis remains as it was at the close of the UNGASS decade; indeed, if anything, it…

The INCB has asked the VNGOC for suggestions of suitable civil society organisations to meet during their upcoming mission to Austria in mid June 2019. Apply before 5th June!

Mr de Joncheere is a Dutch citizen and has expertise in pharmacy and health sciences. He was previously Director of the Department of Essential Medicines and Health Products at the World Health Organization.

As part of its recently concluded 125th Session in May 2019, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) invited civil society to a special ‘hearing’ on the topic of young people and drugs – which will be the thematic focus for the Board’s 2019 Annual Report.