Published: March 24, 2011
NGO Assistance Vital in UN Battle Against Drugs
Non-governmental organizations are key partners and powerful voices assisting the United Nations to tackle the global drug scourge.
"We must continue to expand efforts to prevent drug dependence and strive to provide all drug users with the treatment, care and support they need." -Yury Fedotov, head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime
Mr. Fedotov met with close to 100 NGOs on the sidelines of the current session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, the UN's policy-making body for drug-related matters that is meeting this week in Vienna.
He lauded the work done by the Vienna Non-Governmental Organization Committee on Drugs (VNGOC), an umbrella organization representing around 70 civil society groups covering diverse ideologies regarding global drug policy.
The Executive Director also called for increased integration and building new partnerships among all actors.
Source: United Nations
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