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Our series of #webinars on the #WorldDrugReport ended this week. You can find the recordings in English, French, Russian and Spanish on our website: www.vngoc.org/news

We're delighted to have been accepted as a new member of VNGOC- and a big HELLO to all fellow NGOs around the Globe. Popping our Newsletter here for you to see what we've been up to this year so far. Would love your feedback and collaboration.

Humpty Dumpty Resilience Education Project - This is a ‘learning together’ evidence-based teaching and learning series. It is aimed at assisting parents, mentors, teachers, and/or coaches to develop aspects of resilience in the emerging adult, specifically focusing on denying, and/or delaying uptake of alcohol and other drugs. This pilot is an introduction to the series and therefore specifically pitched at both facilitators and the target audience – teenagers, giving both an inclusive preview session of the projects focus, style and intent. Check it Out - Sign up at

IDPC calls on African States to take urgent action to ensure the safety and health of prison staff and people deprived of liberty.

Imprisoned at home: Women under house arrest in Latin America This report emphasizes the need for authorities to consider combining home detention with educational or job-training programs, evidence-based drug treatment and other forms of community support.

The #warondrugs is built on racism. It's time to decolonise drug policies. While repressive drug policies have weaponised the state against communities of colour, it is sadly crucial to remember it was in part designed to do just that. Read Ann Fordham's blog here: https://idpc.net/blog/2020/06/the-war-on-drugs-is-built-on-racism-it-s-time-to-decolonise-drug-policies

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We are proud to introduce the newest version of the #NGOMarketplace, with not only a completely new look but also lots of new features and functionalities: It's now even easier to explore the content and post updates on your work and latest projects. We have built in an instant messenger that allows you to directly contact other NGOs and colleagues with ease. You can now translate all content on the NGO Marketplace via the built-in Google Translate tool. We have improved the matching functionality so that you can better find organisations that work in similar fields or can provide expertise that you require. Trending #hashtags can now be found on the right hand side so don't forget to use them! Enjoy browsing in the new NGO Marketplace and don't forget to post your latest update!

HLPF 2020 HLPF 2020: Accelerated action and transformative pathways for the decade of action on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) More information: https://www.dianova.org/news/hlpf-2020/

The Next Normal Unesco’s ‘the next normal’ campaign questions our ideas about what is normal, suggesting that we have accepted the unacceptable for far too long. More information here: https://www.dianova.org/news/the-next-normal/

“We Are Part of the Solution” A statement of civil society at UNODC’s event on the impact of COVID on the world drug situation. More information: https://www.dianova.org/news/we-are-part-of-the-solution/

A brief summary of the six booklets of the United Nations World Drug Report 2020: key findings and policy implications. More Information: A brief summary of the six booklets of the United Nations World Drug Report 2020: key findings and policy implications

Recovery Options

Desafortunadamente, el COVID-19 durará indefinidamente entre todos nosotros, por lo que las Comunidades Terapéuticas (CTs) deben organizarse para llevar a cabo los nuevos procedimientos de recepción, especialmente teniendo en cuenta que el público atendido por los CT tiene grandes posibilidades de contaminarse con COVID- 19 debido a su vulnerabilidad social. Las CTs que tienen estructura, recursos humanos capacitados, garantía de equipo de protección personal (PPE) adecuado, flujo de notificaciones con el Departamento de Salud del municipio y plan de contingencia, pueden llevar a cabo el proceso de cuarentena (14 días) dentro de la propia organización. Por eso, la FEBRACT organizó este Manual de acuerdo con las orientaciones de la NOTA TÉCNICA PÚBLICA Nº 01/2020 de la Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria – ANVISA. Descargue el Manual en Español AQUI

Unfortunately, COVID-19 will last indefinitely among all of us, so the Therapeutic Communities (TCs) need to organize themselves to carry out the new reception procedures, especially considering that the public served by the TCs has great chances of being contaminated with COVID- 19 due to their social vulnerability. TCs that have structure, trained human resources, guarantee of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), notification flow with the municipality’s Health Department and contingency plan, will be able to carry out the quarantine process (14 days) within the organization itself. For this reason, FEBRACT organized this Manual in accordance with the guidelines of the PUBLIC TECHNICAL NOTE Nº 01/2020 of National Agency for Health Surveillance – ANVISA. ?? Download English version HERE??

The Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC) together with the UNODC Civil Society Team are holding a series of webinars to present and discuss the World Drug Report 2020. The series includes webinars in English, French, Russian and Spanish. Each webinar includes a formal presentation of the #WorldDrugReport 2020 by #UNODC, a civil society presentation about how they work with the data of the World Drug Report, and an open question and answer session. REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/38ACmTL

The Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC) together with the UNODC Civil Society Team are holding a series of webinars to present and discuss the World Drug Report 2020. The series includes webinars in English, French, Russian and Spanish. Each webinar includes a formal presentation of the #WorldDrugReport 2020 by #UNODC, a civil society presentation about how they work with the data of the World Drug Report, and an open question and answer session. REGISTRATION: bit.ly/38ACmTL

The Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC) together with the UNODC Civil Society Team are holding a series of webinars to present and discuss the World Drug Report 2020. The series includes webinars in English, French, Russian and Spanish. Each webinar includes a formal presentation of the #WorldDrugReport 2020 by #UNODC, a civil society presentation about how they work with the data of the World Drug Report, and an open question and answer session. REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/38ACmTL

Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "The AIM Center for social and psychological support to people recovering from drug, alcohol and other types of addiction"

?onsultative information and legal support to national, regional, international NGOs and small business entities dealing with addiction issues

Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Integration Agency for Smart Solutions"

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

#HarmReduction needs defending, not defunding! The Netherlands' retreat from promoting harm reduction worldwide, amidst a funding crisis, will cost lives. If you agree #HarmReductionSavesLives, please sign and share here: https://forms.gle/VQESnhuGkY85Vk7AA

ASHAK ALAM AOPU

The Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC) together with the UNODC Civil Society Team invites you to participate in a series of webinars to present and discuss the World Drug Report 2020. The series includes webinars in English, French Russian and Spanish. Each webinar includes a formal presentation of the World Drug Report 2020 by UNODC, a civil society presentation about how they work with the data of the World Drug Report, and an open question and answer session. Register here: https://bit.ly/38ACmTL

In occasion of the World Drug Day on 26th of June, Villa Maraini Foundation organized an event to offer free testing for COVID-19 and HCV to the clients of its drug treatment services, in cooperation with the Department of Infectious Diseases of Tor Vergata University in Rome. Professor Massimo Andreoni, Director of the Department and one of the main expert on infectious diseases in Italy, attended the event and said :"I believe that Villa Maraini is one of the best example of drug treatment service, which today gives us the opportunity to offer a real public health service, providing testing for COVID-19 and HCV for PWUDs in a non-medical settings". Massimo Barra, Founder of Villa Maraini, added: "Thanks to the cooperation with Tor Vergata University, we offered more than 140 tests to our clients, facilitating the access to health services for people so called hard-to-reach". Sign the Rome Consensus at www.romeconsensus.com

We are looking for civil society speakers interested in presenting at a webinar on the World Drug Report, organised by the VNGOC and the UNODC Civil Society Team. The series will include one #webinar one each of the following languages: English, French, Russian and Spanish. Deadline for Applications: July 6 2020 https://forms.gle/7SzuGn2XVBgE7tGW7 #FactsForSolidarity

Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation (CDPE)

Celebrating the 26th of June International Anti-Narcotics Day in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan Image browsing,And collecting drug addicts from the city

APPDO was active to announce World Drug Day 2020 to public and media, because to increase public awareness and drug prevention on June, 26th 2020. - Interview "Today and Tomorrow Mongolia on drug abuse " at TV5 media and Mongolian National Broadcasting MNB https://www.facebook.com/TV5Mongolia/videos/284393586304513/?v=284393586304513 - Interview "Drug is not for public, even young age and teenagers" on Eagle TV - Meeting with project staffs/managers of Ministry of Health for young age education on drug prevention.

https://youtu.be/OKY7thDUv1Q?t=408

STAND (Social Transformation Action Defined)

The Paradigma Youth Coalition is inviting you to our first youth-led decentralised e-conference. The Paradigma Youth Coalition amplifies young peoples voices as well as providing support as they independently organise educational online events that respond to local and regional needs on the occasion of commemorating the World Drug Day and the Support. Don’t Punish Global Day of Action. We will be streaming the webinars on our website/youtube channel on the day of :)

The Paradigma Youth Coalition is hosting a decentralised e-conference with the aim to connect young people, youth led communities and organisations that are active in drug policy reform, harm reduction, education and advocacy. https://paradigmacoalition.com/ <br> The Paradigma Youth Coalition amplifies young peoples voices as well as providing support as they independently organise educational online events that respond to local and regional needs on the occasion of commemorating the World Drug Day and the Support. Don’t Punish Global Day of Action. JOIN US: https://www.facebook.com/events/570414123669790/

Youth Against Drug Abuse Foundation (YADAF)

Families for Sensible Drug Policy

Time to Recognize Addiction Services as Essential Services In order to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, on June 26, Dianova launches an international campaign to raise awareness of the need that addiction services be on par with other healthcare services and that they be given similar levels of attention and support. Please help us disseminate the message and promote the necessary changes to make it happen. What can you do? Visit our campaign’s web page where you will find detailed information downloadable communication materials in 7 languages here https://www.dianova.org/campaigns/addiction-services-are-essential-services/ You can support the campaign including the twibbon in your profile photo on Twitter and Facebook. You can find out how to do so here https://twibbon.com/manage/Manage/Index/addictionservicesareessentia Thank you for joining and sharing this campaign

Katuwang Foundation

Iran was among the first countries struck by the COVID-19 pandemic and is currently among the highest infection prevalence and mortality in the world. Evidence shows people who use drugs and specifically those without homes have potentially higher probability of contracting and transmitting COVID-19 due to limited access to personal hygiene facilities and medical care, and suffering from underlying diseases. Rebirth has shared its experiences on the pandemic with the global scientific community one of which was published in well-known peer-reviewed scientific journal as per below link and attach. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S095539592030147X

Uganda Harm Reduction Network Annual Report 2019

#Covid19 Situation Analysis Report for People who Use Drugs in Uganda

CHILD ABUSE #SUB-SAHARAAFRICA #NIGERIA Sub-Sahara Africa is estimated to have the highest number of cases related to child abuse one way or the other. Starting from the trafficking to molestation then the misuse of Children candidacy is one of the pertinent issues yet to be resolve in this region part of Africa (world in diaspora). Cases of Child trafficking have been ongoing in some notable parts of Africa which are due to the cost of living which cannot be guaranteed by our so-called parents or guardians. This cause has grown worse over the years; this has caused a lot of guardians to engage in trafficking. Rape, on the other hand, is on an alarming rate, let’s take for instance the case of Ivory Coast and South Africa. We know that this has been ongoing for years and up till now, no physical solution has been provided.  What of the case of molestation which is worse in Nigeria. https://asyarfs.org/2020/06/10/child-abuse-sub-saharaafrica-nigeria/

Ezra Napoleon Tumuhirwe

Children are the most vulnerable victims when there is violence driven by armed conflict. They become easy targets because they are young to flee from danger. Some get brainwashed and lured into becoming child soldiers. #NotATarget #SDG5 @UNDESA #asabe4dfuture @asyarfs

UNODC together with 12 other UN agencies released a joint statement, speaking out against compulsory drug detention and rehabilitation centres in Asia and the Pacific in the context of #COVID19, urging Member States to permanently close such centres and implement voluntary, evidence-informed and rights-based health and social services in the community. Read the full statement: https://unaidsapnew.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/unjointstatement1june2020.pdf

CHILDREN: REAL AND LASTING CASUALTIES OF DOMESTIC, FAMILIAL AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE – THE ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG (AOD) CONNECTION. An overview of the now under, or not reported, harms of substance use of others on children.

Legends Society

It is assumed that the COVID-19 pandemic and societal responses during quarantine days and curfews have a significant impact on substance use and addictive behaviors. To investigate and report the current impact of the Covid-19 epidemic in patterns of alcohol and drug use in the meantime, Turkish Green Crescent Society created an online anonymous survey. The survey is available in 6 languages; English, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, French, and Portuguese. We would greatly appreciate it if you could help us with this study. https://www.yesilay.org.tr/en/news/survey-on-substance-use-to-assess-the-impact-of-the-pandemic

The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) will be holding a virtual event commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) and discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting women and girls. The event will take place virtually on Friday, 12 June, starting at 3.00 p.m. Vienna Time (CEST).

Call for Applications CCPCJ & CND Special Event: "Beijing +25: Realising Gender Equality and the Empowerment of all Women and Girls" (Deadline: 3 June, 11.55 p.m. CEST) http://vngoc.org/2020/05/28/call-for-participation-ccpcjcnd-event-beijing25/

Despite the emergency situation caused by the COVID-19 epidemic, Villa Maraini Foundation has managed to ensure continuity of treatment and access to harm reduction services for PWUDs. The work of Villa Maraini Street Unit and the impact of COVID-19 on services and users is explained in an article published on The Global Observer and available at the following link: https://globalobserver.blog/drug-addiction-and-covid-19-interview-to-giancarlo-rodoquino-from-villa-maraini-foundation/?fbclid=IwAR196LzVS9-s2FmYcnL6PijWrvuLwbEp9vd3Vut4-LswydctJiHfienu8zc

The High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development will be held July 14-16 in New York. Side events will be held virtually and the application process will we open until Friday, 29 May 2020. Learn more: http://vngoc.org/2020/05/21/high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development/

The High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development will be held July 14-16 in New York. Side events will be held virtually and the application process will we open until Friday, 29 May 2020. Learn more: http://vngoc.org/2020/05/21/high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development/

UNRO

NGO participation in CND meetings during #COVID19: The VNGOC chair met with Ms. Jo Dedeyne-Amann, the Chief of UNODC’s Secretariat to the Governing Bodies (SGB) to discuss civil society participation in upcoming CND meetings. Read the chairs message here: http://vngoc.org/2020/05/14/cnd-meetings-during-covid-19/

Inquiry Into Public Communication Campaigns Targeting Drug & Substance Abuse - Dalgarno Institute Submission

Join todays ECOSOC High-level Briefing on “Joining Forces: Effective Policy Solutions for #COVID19 Response” on 11 May 2020 at 10 a.m (NY time). The briefing will be webcast LIVE at http://webtv.un.org. The program is available at https://bit.ly/3ftynew

UNODC released a new research brief on #COVID19 and the drug supply chain, detailing how the current #COVID19 measures are contributing to changing drug supply chains. https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/covid/Covid-19-and-drug-supply-chain-Mai2020.pdf

IDPC offers recommendations to the new UNODC Director related to a range of key concerns, including on UN system-wide coherence, human rights and health. Read more here: https://idpc.net/publications/2020/02/recommendations-for-the-new-unodc-executive-director-opportunities-and-challenges-in-global-drug-policy

Prisons and detention facilities are a high-risk environment for the spread of #COVID19, especially where they are overcrowded, cannot maintain adequate standards of sanitation and hygiene, and are limited in their capacity to ensure access to medical treatment. In several countries around the world, the heightened risks of #COVID19 infection in prisons, combined with new restrictions on visits and communication with people outside prison, has intensified anxiety and tensions amongst people held within them, in some cases resulting in riots, escapes and violence. Ensuring the safety and health of both prison staff, and people deprived of liberty, requires urgent action to reduce the risks and consequences of widespread #COVID19 infection. This advocacy note makes recommendations for reducing such risks and consequences, including by early release from, and suspension of arrests and admission into, prions, jails and other detention settings including drug rehabilitation centres in Southeast Asia.

Ann Fordham (IDPC Executive Director) discusses key #CND63 highlights. https://idpc.net/blog/2020/04/in-the-heartbeat-before-global-lockdown-business-as-usual-in-vienna-drugs-debate

The #COVID19 pandemic represents a global challenge whose ramifications are serious and difficult to accurately predict. Communities targeted by the "war on drugs", living in situations of vulnerability, experiencing exclusion, stigmatisation and criminalisation, will bear a differentiated and disproportionate burden of the negative consequences associated with the pandemic. IDPC has created a thematic list of information and guidance resources that we will continue to update in the coming weeks as a means to promote resilience and solidarity. https://idpc.net/alerts/2020/03/covid19-important-information

Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council Deadline to apply: 1 June 2020 Organisations interested in applying for consultative status with ECOSOC can submit their application before the deadline, 1 June 2020. The following link provides background information, the benefits and instructions on how to apply: http://bit.ly/2UGL66l. To see a Webinar conducted on the topic click here: http://bit.ly/2VBWo98

In the cities of Afghanistan, no one observes quarantine or social distance, and the Afghan government and local governments do not pay attention to the situation. Most likely, the coronavirus will cause a human catastrophe that cannot be controlled. We call on human rights defenders and international organizations to help the people of Afghanistan prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

HUMAN RIGHTS CELL

From Shola Mese Foundation, we bring you greetings to all our esteemed friends and volunteers of SMF. In view of convid19, to avoid the spread of Corona Virus, Please maintain at least one & half meters between yourself and anyone that is sneezing and coughing, wash your hands, before, during and after food preparation, cover your mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue when coughing and maintain a high level of personal hygiene... Don't panic but ensure compliance... Shola Mese Foundation is advocating her voice to ensure that while we are carrying out humanitarian services, we must do well not to put our health at risk... Courtesy: From the Founder, Dcn. Shola Mese. In Shola Mese Foundation! We Care! Together We Care More!!

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc.

Help tackle civil war and corona virus pandemic in cameroon

Rural World Resources International (RWRI)

As we continue preparation for #Sensible2020: The Virtual Drug Policy Conference, the team has been hard at work connecting members to the concerns emerging from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and economic uncertainties, as well as virtual actions and tools to help protect their communities. Scroll through our March report card for more information on this work, and stay sensible <3 https://ssdp.org/blog/ssdp-report-card-for-march-2020/?fbclid=IwAR2u8f6yCjLG3TSvB8DoMXnBG82MKH8hOQwrnv0VHrXT16GWB_t_ISYrtP0

Travis Thompson

Are you looking for reliable information on COVID and substance use? The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has put together a suite of resources from websites and organizations from around the world, as well publications from our own experts: https://www.ccsa.ca/Impacts-COVID-19-Substance-Use

The coronavirus in Afghanistan has shut down many social services. And the government's focus on health care is focused on potential patients with coronavirus. The most vulnerable citizens of Afghanistan, who are addicted to drugs, was forgettied; we hope that they will not forget their duties towards them!

Facing the Covid-19 Outbreak in the Dianova network. Most of our members continue to offer direct care services to their beneficiaries, while adapting their activities to the pandemic. Read more:

Covid-19 : Challenges for Residential Facilities. People with substance use disorders, as well as the homeless and other highly marginalized people in general, have a number of risk factors for developing Covid-19 infection. All centres must now adapt their functioning in order to preserve the health of their patients and professional teams through the recommended social distancing and other prevention measures. Read more:

Dianova Chile Best Practices Online. Dianova Chile implemented an online training program aimed at over 800 professionals from public, territorial, and third-sector organizations from several countries. Read more:

Drugs and the Media. On 4 March 2020, we organised a side event on the margins of the 63rd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs entitled, “The Media, a Key Actor in the Field of Drugs”. The side event had an exceptional panel, who addressed the subject matter from different points of view. First, Rebecca Jesseman from the CCSA, focused on the importance of the language used by the communications media when it comes to stigmatising people who use drugs and when referring to this overall issue. Read more:

For more than a decade Dianova has been participating in the sessions of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs as a representative of civil society. Side events, Dianova actively participated in three of them: “The media, a key factor in the field of drugs” “Barriers to accessing treatment and recovery” “Treatment based on evidence as an integral part of the health system”, an event co-sponsored by Dianova. Read more: https://www.dianova.org/news/dianova-participates-in-cnd63/

This letter was written by Arild Knutsen, a Norwegian drug user activist, and leader of The Association for Human Drug Policy in Norway, to raise awareness of how the #Covid19 epidemic can affect people who use drugs – and how to protect them. https://drogriporter.hu/en/an-open-letter-on-covid-19-and-people-who-use-drugs/

Information note on #COVID19 and HIV available in English, French and Spanish: https://frontlineaids.org/resources/information-note-covid-19-and-hiv/

Frontline AIDS

The WHO has released some practical tools regarding ealthy parenting, mental health and prevention of NCDs in regards to #COVID19: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/healthy-parenting https://www.who.int/publications-detail/mental-health-and-psychosocial-considerations-during-the-covid-19-outbreak

We are inviting you to share your information, guidelines and ideas on regarding the #COVID19 pandemic here on the NGO Marketplace, using #COVID19. This will help in gathering as much information available as possible in one place and make it easier to find relevant materials on the #COVID19 pandemic relating to drug policy.

We want to share some resources developed by the UNODC in regards to #COVID19: Suggestions about treatment, care and rehabilitation of people with drug use disorders (https://www.unodc.org/documents/drug-prevention-and-treatment/Drug_treatment_and_care_services_and_COVID19.pdf) and guidelines on HIV-Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support for People who Use Drugs and People in Prisons (https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/hiv-aids/new/covid-19-and-hiv.html) #COVID19

March Scientific Inc.

Como ONG seguimos en miras de lograr la no criminalización de las personas que hacen cultivo, uso y posesión del cannabis para uso personal no lucrativo y destinados a fines medicinales, puesto su finalidad es mejorar la calidad de vida de muchas personas y de ellos/as mismos/as desde una medicina alternativa, que hoy se encuentra negada y obstaculizada por sectores de poder y corporaciones que su único interés en su rédito económico y no lograr una mejor situación de vida para la población. As NGOs, we continue to achieve the non-criminalization of people who cultivate, use and possess cannabis for personal non-profit use and destined for medicinal purposes, since its purpose is to improve the quality of life of many people and of them or themselves from an alternative medicine, which today is denied and hindered by sectors of power and corporations that their only interest in their economic revenue and not achieving a better life situation for the population.

La ONG GMAF intervino en la 63 reunión de la Comisión de Drogas Narcóticas CND para defender los derechos de las personas que usan y autocultivan Cannabi. Nuestra representante de la Unión Europea Sra. Dorina Trinkel y el Dr. Mario Land, integrante de la OCC quien colabora como adviser de GMAF , presentaron informe de los Estados de Argentina, Canadá y España. (realidad Unión Europea). Seguimos en miras de finalizar con la criminalización de las personas que hacen cultivo,uso y posesión del cannabis para uso personal no lucrativo y destinados a fines medicinales. The NGO Grupo de Mujeres de Argentina, GMAF intervened at the 63rd meeting of the CND Narcotic Drugs Commission to defend the rights of people who use and self-cultivate Cannabi. Our representative from the European Union, Mrs. Dorina Trinkel and Dr. Mario Land, member of the OCC who collaborates as a GMAF adviser, presented a report from the States of Argentina, Canada and Spain. (European Union reality).

Your Input needed! Addressing substance use and substance use disorders in humanitarian and relief settings. Provide your substantive input on this issue before 15 May 2020: http://vngoc.org/2020/03/19/your-input-needed-addressing-substance-use-and-substance-use-disorders-in-humanitarian-and-relief-settings/

Juventas

Jorge Gonzalez

Apply for a speaking slot at this years INCB Civil Society Hearing on “The Use of Drugs Among Older Persons” – DL: 08 APRIL 2020, 11.55 p.m. CEST http://bit.ly/INCB-call-for-speakers-2020 The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) will host its third civil society hearing for the INCB board members on the margins of this years INCB board meeting. The hearing will be on the topic of “The Use of Drugs Among Older Persons” and will tentatively take place on May 13 2020, 10 a.m. in Vienna, Austria. Due to the rapidly changing situation in regards to COVID-19 the hearing might be held in another format, postponed or even cancelled. To allow enough time for preparations we are nonetheless inviting you to apply for the speaking opportunity now. Please contact info@vngoc.org in case you have any questions.

Communication The Brazilian Federation of Therapeutic Communities, represented by its President, Mr. Luis Roberto Sdoia and all the Deliberative Counsel, aligned with the world sanitary authorities, in view of the Communication of the WHO about the change of protocol from epidemy to pandemic to the COVID-19, informs that the World event, 17th Latin American Conference of Therapeutic Communities, 1st Training of WFC in Brazil and 6th Brazilian Congress of Therapeutic Communities, scheduled to June, 24-26 2020, IS POSTPOSED, WITH NEW DATE TO BE DEFINED. This is a decision absolutely compromised with health care and social responsibility of FEBRACT. We appreciate your understanding. Faith and Science certainly will get solutions to this severe humanity problem. Luis Roberto Sdoia President of the Brazilian Federation of Therapeutic Communities

Communication The Brazilian Federation of Therapeutic Communities, represented by its President, Mr. Luis Roberto Sdoia and all the Deliberative Counsel, aligned with the world sanitary authorities, in view of the Communication of the WHO about the change of protocol from epidemy to pandemic to the COVID-19, informs that the World event, 17th Latin American Conference of Therapeutic Communities, 1st Training of WFC in Brazil and 6th Brazilian Congress of Therapeutic Communities, scheduled to June, 24-26 2020, IS POSTPOSED, WITH NEW DATE TO BE DEFINED. This is a decision absolutely compromised with health care and social responsibility of FEBRACT. We appreciate your understanding. Faith and Science certainly will get solutions to this severe humanity problem. Luis Roberto Sdoia President of the Brazilian Federation of Therapeutic Communities

Comunicado: La Federación Brasileña de Comunidades Terapéuticas, representada por su Presidente, Luis Roberto Sdoia y por su Consejo Deliberativo, en sintonía con las autoridades sanitarias mundiales, ante el Comunicado de la OMS sobre el cambio de protocolo de epidemia para pandemia del COVID-19, informa que el evento Mundial, 17ª Conferencia Latinoamericana de Comunidades Terapéuticas, 1°Training de la WFTC em Brasil y el 6º Congreso Nacional de Comunidades Terapêuticas, agendados para los días 24 a 26 de Junio de 2020, ESTÁ POSTERGADO, CON NUEVA FECHA A SER DEFINIDA. Esta es una decisión absolutamente comprometida con los cuidados de la salud y la responsabilidad social de la FEBRACT. Agradecemos la comprensión de todos. La Fe y la Ciencia ciertamente traerán solución para este grave problema de la humanidad. Luis Roberto Sdoia Presidente de la Federación Brasileña de Comunidades Terapéuticas

Comunicado: A Federação Brasileira de Comunidades Terapêuticas, na pessoa de seu Presidente, Luis Roberto Sdoia e de seu Conselho Deliberativo, em sintonia com as autoridades sanitárias mundiais, diante do Comunicado da OMS da mudança de protocolo de epidemia para pandemia de COVID-19, informa que o evento Mundial, 17ª Conferência Latino Americana de Comunidades Terapêuticas, 1° Training da WFTC no Brasil e o 6º Congresso Nacional de Comunidades Terapêuticas, agendados para os dias de 24 a 26 de junho de 2020, ESTÁ ADIADO, COM DATA A SER DEFINIDA. Essa é uma decisão absolutamente comprometida com os cuidados com a saúde e a responsabilidade social da FEBRACT. Agradecemos a compreensão de todos. A Fé e a Ciência certamente trarão solução para esse grave problema da humanidade. Luis Roberto Sdoia Presidente da Federação Brasileira de Comunidades Terapêuticas

Dianova submitted a written statement calling for greater coordination to harness the power of the media to these ends. Download it here: https://undocs.org/E/CN.7/2020/NGO/2

PsychoFlamenco Workshops The PsychoFlamenco workshops were created to support therapeutic work with persons with substance use disorders, women who are suffering or have suffered gender-based violence and men who inflict it. Those of us who work in the field of addictions know that these issues intersect and feed off each other. Red more here: https://www.dianova.org/opinion/psychoflamenco-workshops/

Para representar a la FLACT, la 17ª Conferencia Latinoamericana de Comunidades Terapéuticas, en el marco de la cual va a realizarse el 1er Training Mundial de CTs de la WFTC en Brasil y el 6º Congreso Brasileño de CTs, va a recibir al Presidente de la institución, Fabián Chiosso (Argentina). Fabián es ex presidente de la Federación de Organizaciones No Gubernamentales de Argentina (FONGA). Es secretario de la Red Ibero-americana de Organizaciones No Gubernamentales que actúan en adicciones (RIOD). Coordinador del área de Prevención de Adicciones de niños y niñas de la Asociación "Manos de la Cava”, de San Isidro, Provincia de Buenos Aires. Docente de FLACT en el marco del Proyecto de Certificación de Consejeros en Adicciones CICAD/OEA. Es docente del equipo profesional de la Federación de Organizaciones No Gubernamentales de Argentina para la Prevención y Tratamiento del abuso de substancias. Si también quieres hacer parte de este evento imperdible, inscríbete ya. ? http://clactbrasil2020.febract.org.br/ ?

Otro nombre confirmado para la 17ª Conferencia Latinoamericana de Comunidades Terapéuticas, en el marco de la cual va a realizarse el 1er Training Mundial de CTs de la WFTC en Brasil y el 6º Congreso Brasileño de CTs: Dr.ª Sushma Taylor (USA), presidente de la Federación Mundial de Comunidades Terapéuticas (WFTC). Sushma es directora ejecutiva de Center Point, Inc., organización de servicios sociales y de salud, con sede en California (USA), hace 37 años. Natural de India, tiene Master en Administración Pública, Doctorado en Psicologia Clínica y es terapeuta licenciada. Ya fue presidente de las Comunidades Terapéuticas de América (CTA) y actualmente está al frente de la WFTC.

When a father is addicted how would he protect his child?