Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC)

📢 Contribute to the Summit of the Future: Call for Speakers! 🌐 Join us as a speaker at the upcoming Side Event during the Summit of the Future Action Days. This is your chance to share your insights and contribute to a global dialogue on multi-stakeholder partnerships for evidence-based drug policy. We're seeking individuals from civil society, youth, and academia to discuss evidence-based, health-focused strategies that align with the Sustainable Development Goals. 🗓️ Event Date: 20 September 2024 🕙 Time: 10 AM - 12 noon EDT 📍 Location: Afiniti Offices, Chrysler Building, NY & Online 🎤 Speaker Slots: 4 (2 Civil Society, 1 Youth, 1 Academic) 🔗 Apply by 8 September 2024, 11:45 PM CEST: https://lnkd.in/dWuXyKwP #CallForSpeakers #SummitOfTheFuture #DrugPolicy #SDGs #GlobalAction #CivilSociety #YouthLeadership #OurCommonFuture #FutureSummit #MultilateralSolutions #UNFutureSummit

🔊 Calling All Youth Advocates! Are you 18-29? Join global youth in tackling organized crime! Focus on key issues like fraud, crimes that affect the environment, and tech’s role in crime prevention. Your insights could influence global policies at #CrimeCOP12! 📅 10 October 2024 🔗 Apply by 3 Sept 2024: https://bit.ly/4cqlP3Z

🌟 Call for Speakers: CND Thematic Discussions 2024 🌟 We are seeking 15 civil society experts to contribute to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) thematic discussions from 12-14 November 2024 in Vienna, Austria. This hybrid event will address key challenges identified in the 2019 Ministerial Declaration. Topics Covered: 💠 12 November: Expanding range of drugs and synthetic opioids ➡ Morning: Expanding range of drugs and diversifying markets ➡ Afternoon: Synthetic opioids and non-medical use of prescription drugs 💠13 November: Illicit cultivation, production, and trafficking ➡ Morning: Challenges in illicit cultivation and production ➡ Afternoon: Illicit trafficking and domestic diversion of precursor chemicals 💠14 November: Scheduling Challenges and Other Substantive Matters ➡Morning: Legal, scientific, and regulatory challenges in scheduling substances ➡Afternoon: Discussion of persistent, new, or emerging issues Apply by: 6 October 2024, 11:45 p.m. (CEST, Vienna local time). Ensure your abstract is relevant and clearly describes your presentation. Good practice examples and updates on Pledge4Action initiatives are encouraged. ❗Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dRt7BX-w Please share this with your networks to ensure broad participation! #CND2024 #CallForSpeakers #CivilSociety #DrugPolicy #UNODC

Call for Speakers: Evidence to Impact - Powering Effective Drug Policy with Data Collection and Research: CND Special Event to commemorate the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and to launch the 2024 UNODC World Drug Report (Deadline: 16 June, 11.45 p.m. CEST) The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will hold a hybrid event commemorating the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and launching the 2024 World Drug Report. The event will take place in a hybrid format on June 26th,1pm to 3pm CEST (Vienna time, UTC+2) in Board Room D at the Vienna International Centre and online.    The VNGOC has been invited to nominate up to three civil society participants, who will have the opportunity to make a brief intervention (max. 2 min) during the event.  In order to apply for a speaking slot, please fill out the below form before Sunday, 16 June 2024, 11.45 p.m. Vienna Time (CEST): https://lnkd.in/dXu97YuS

Join us for our ImpACT coalition session on the future of drug policy! 🚀 In September 2024 the UN will hold a “Summit of the Future” with the aim to mend eroded trust and demonstrate that international cooperation can effectively tackle challenges. The 2024 UN Civil Society Conference (9-10 May 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya) will focus on the Summit of the Future to continue gathering civil society inputs. With the aim to open room for drug policy voices the Vienna & New York NGO Committees on Drugs are convening an ImPACT Coalition for the upcoming Civil Society Conference in Nairobi (9-10 May). 🚀 Join us for our session: "The Future of Drug Policy – Civil Society Perspectives on Addressing the World Drug Situation," where we will leverage insights from the Global Civil Society Report and its recommendations. 📅 Date & Time: 10 May 2024, 12:30-14:00 EAT (UTC+3) 📍 Location: Hybrid Session (In-person & Online) The outcomes of this session will directly contribute to the Chair’s summary of the Civil Society Conference and serve as a vital platform to advocate for drug-related issues at the Summit of the Future. We extend a warm invitation to all stakeholders interested in shaping the future of drug policy to contribute to this significant session! Register online to join us virtually: https://bit.ly/3Jvil49 #DrugPolicy #UNCivilSocietyConference #SummitOfTheFuture #ImpactCoalition #NairobiConference

🌍 Contribute to the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats 🌍 Civil Society organizations are invited to share their written input to support the work of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats and contribute to addressing rising synthetic drug issues. Initiated by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in 2023, the Coalition unites 140+ countries to tackle synthetic drug issues. Now, share your expertise to drive concrete actions. Submit your recommendations, planned initiatives and success stories by May 30, 2024, 23:45 CEST: https://lnkd.in/dMAHXnzz #GlobalCoalition #SyntheticDrugs #CivilSociety #Collaboration

We are looking for civil society experts wishing to speak at this years INCB Civil Society Hearing! Deadline for applications: 3 May 2024, 23:45 CEST Topic: scenarios and possible responses to the rapid expansion of synthetic drug manufacture, trafficking, marketing and consumption Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dmng_esa The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) will host a civil society hearing for the INCB board members in the margins of the 140th session. The hearing will be on the topic of “scenarios and possible responses to the rapid expansion of synthetic drug manufacture, trafficking, marketing and consumption” and will take place online in the period between 20-31 May 2024. The exact date and time will be communicated as soon as possible. Up to 8 NGOs will have the possibility to present their work and positioning on this issue during the two hour meeting. In order to ensure an inclusive, comprehensive and meaningful civil society participation, the VNGOC will once again coordinate and select contributions from around the world.  In order to apply for a speaking slot, please fill out the online form before 3 May 2024, 11.45pm CEST (Vienna time): https://lnkd.in/dmng_esa

The Youth working group of Vienna NGO Committee had an insightful meeting last night in preparation for the Commission on Narcotic Drugs coming up in Vienna next month. Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC)

Are you attending the 67th CND next week? If so, don't miss the opportunity to join us for a side event on Monday, 18 March from 13:00 to 13:50 CET in room M0E07 at the Vienna International Centre. You can also participate online via MS Teams. The event is titled "Global Civil Society Inputs for the Midterm Review and Beyond" and it will showcase the findings of the 2024 Global Civil Society Report, a comprehensive assessment of the progress and challenges of the implementation of international drug policy commitments from a civil society perspective. We will also have international and regional partners from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America who will share their insights and recommendations on the way forward. This is a unique chance to hear from diverse voices and perspectives and to engage in a constructive dialogue with other stakeholders. Don't miss it! Please register here to join the event online: https://bit.ly/436v6eD