International Federation of Green Crescent

We all should have a reason! From South Africa, Shuhaida Adam shares her reason: "To build a greater society for the future by helping families and communities." Everyone deserves a reason to lead a healthy, addiction-free life. The International Federation of Green Crescent proudly supports the global #ihaveareason campaign. #GreenCrescent #IFGC #GreenCrescentSouthAfrica

We congratulate TJADS, The Jordan Anti Drugs Society (Green Crescent Jordan), for forming strategic partnerships with key national organizations to address drug abuse and promote a healthier society. Together with the Jordan Bar Association, Jordan Hotels Association, Jordan Society for the Prevention of Road Accidents, and Amman Chamber of Commerce, TJADS is building a comprehensive approach to create a healthier, safer Jordan. By uniting efforts across legal, tourism, road safety, and business sectors, these collaborations are helping pave the way toward effective drug prevention and rehabilitation. Together we are stronger! #IFGC #GreenCrescent #TheJordanAntiDrugsSociety #TJADS #GreenCrescentJordan

📌 According to the World Drug Report 2024, almost 292 million people, or 1 in 18, had used a drug—20% more than a decade earlier. 📌 Generally, men are more likely to use drugs than women; only about one in four people who used drugs in the past year were women. 📌 Cocaine use has reached an all-time high due to the record-breaking increase in supply. 📌 Many with drug use disorders remain untreated, and the gap is widening. Source: World Drug Report 2024, UNODC. #IFGC #GreenCrescent #WorldDrugReport2024 #UNODC

You have a message from Myanmar 📨 #voicesofgreencrescents #IFGC #GreenCrescent #GreenCrescentMyanmar

Your Voice Matters! Join the Youth Advocacy Forum where key factors driving the rise in electronic cigarette use will be discussed from various perspectives with an opening speech by Sümeyye Ceylan, Vice President of the Turkish Green Crescent Society. The forum will feature valuable insights from regional experiences, with participants offering solutions and sharing knowledge. In the closing session, Muhammad Galaev from Green Crescent Dagestan will introduce the International Federation of Green Crescent to young people from around the world, share his experience at UNODC the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) side event—a crucial platform for international advocacy. Watch the video for more details! #IFGC #GreenCrescent #yeşilay #GreenCrescentDagestan #YouthAdvocacyForum

Join the Youth Advocacy Forum organized by the Turkish Green Crescent Society! 📅 Date: August 21, 2024 ⏰ Time: 14:00-17:00 (GMT+3) 💻 Venue: Zoom This year’s forum, themed “Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping: An Overlooked Pandemic,” will bring together young people and experts to discuss critical global issues. 🎯 Who Should Attend: Students and young professionals aged 18-30. Observers are also welcome. The event will be conducted in English. 📌 What to Expect: Participants will explore the factors causing to the rise in electronic cigarette use from various perspectives. As participants, you will share your regional experiences, propose solutions, and engage in knowledge and experience exchange with young advocates. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dH7p36_T For more details about the program and information on the previous events, visit: https://lnkd.in/dNBpPcrx Let’s take action together for a healthier future! #IFGC #GreenCrescent #yeşilay #YouthAdvocacyForum

Raising awareness of families on #addiction is crucial for building healthier communities. Aligned with this objective, on July 25th, President of the Sudanese Green Crescent Society, gave a lecture on family addiction control at the Center of Addiction Control in Kassala State. The event, attended by 37 females and 5 males from IDP gathering points in Khashmalalgrba locality, included group discussions, drama, and interactive methods. We congratulate the Sudanese Green Crescent Society and their partners, the Red Crescent, the Ministry of Health, and the Trauma Center for this successful event. Future lectures are planned at 10 different IDP camps in Sudan. #IFGC #GreenCrescent #SudaneseGreenCrescent #GreenCrescentSudan

Join World Drug Report 2024 Webinar Tomorrow! 📅 Date: Thursday, 25 July 2024 🕒 Time: 3 PM to 4:30 PM CEST (Vienna time, UTC+2) 🌐 Languages: Interpretation available in French, Russian, and Spanish. 📌 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/de4jcJJs On the webinar, UNODC experts will present the World Drug Report 2024, giving an overview of the latest developments and diving into the most up-to-date global data. Plus, in the second section of the webinar, you will have the opportunity to listen to civil society representatives share their perspectives on the key topics of this year's report. Mark your calendars and be part of this important conversation! #IFGC #GreenCrescent #WorldDrugReport2024 #UNODC #VNGOC #Webinar

📢 Join the “Generation Justice” Initiative by UNODC! The “Generation Justice” Initiative, launched by UNODC in this May, aims to increase the meaningful participation of young people in intergovernmental spaces, specifically the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) and the 2026 Crime Congress. UNODC is expanding the “GenJust Youth Network” and looking for passionate youth representatives aged 18-29 from Latin America and the Caribbean, or Western Asia. 🔍 Eligibility Criteria: Knowledge of, and participation in, crime prevention and/or criminal justice work. Relevant professional and academic affiliations. Proficiency in English, both oral and written. 🗓️ Application Deadline: 23:59 CEST on 28 July 2024 📌 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/g3uqvRSX 📄 More Information: https://lnkd.in/e2dXQxPx For any questions, contact: unodc-genjust@un.org Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference! #IFGC #GreenCrescent #UNODC #GenerationJustice #GenJustYouthNetwork #YouthParticipation #CrimePrevention

With the vision of IFGC’s global cooperation, Green Crescents around the world support each other on scientific and advocacy works. As a significant example, between 11-14 July, The Vice President of Turkish Green Crescent Amb. Dr. Mehmet Gulluoglu visited Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia for the meetings with Country Green Crescents and also give his speech at the 6th PINKAN National Scientific Meeting on Mental Health, Addiction, and Neuroscience on "Addiction in Humanitarian Crises: Green Crescent Field Programs and Perspectives". IFGC also thanks Dr Era Catur the President of Green Crescent Indonesia, Dr Ahmed Fairuz Bin Mohamed the President of Green Crescent Malaysia and their respective team members for their active cooperation in this regional occasion. We also congratulate Dr. Era Catur for being the Chair of the 6th PINKAN National Scientific Meeting on Mental Health, Addiction, and Neuroscience. #IFGC #GreenCrescent #greencrescentindonesia #yeşilay #greencrescentmalaysia #PINKAN2024