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Promoting evidence-based drug policies and interventions enshrined in human rights in Europe
worldwide/virtualDear all, On behalf of the Association Proyecto Hombre, it is a pleasure to inform you that, in the celebration of the 64th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, we are organising an on-line side event on behalf the EU Civil Society Forum on Drugs titled “Promoting evidence-based drug policies and interventions enshrined in
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Strengthening the prevention and treatment of cannabis problematic use
worldwide/virtualStrengthening the prevention and treatment of problematic cannabis use a side event of the 64th annual session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND64) Regardless of the debates on how best to control the use of cannabis through legal channels, it is urgent to respond to the needs of those for whom cannabis
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Race and Ethnicity in Migration
worldwide/virtualWe invite you to join the second discussion in a series of five global webinars that cover key themes and mobilize civil society around the world. The webinar will take the form of a global civil society discussion on race, ethnicity and discrimination in the context of migration, proposing both a global outlook and a closer look at some regional and national specificities. This series will mark the start of an extended global civil society process highlighting
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2021 Freedom of Religion or Belief Priorities at the United Nations
worldwide/virtualJoin us on Friday, May 7th, from 1:15pm-2:45pm Eastern for a virtual event that will highlight various missions’ recent past and upcoming efforts to promote religious freedom and related rights in 2021 at the United Nations. The event will feature a panel of UN diplomats who will present on their mission’s specific priorities on this issue. Following the
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A very special tribute to UN’s Ramu Damodaran
worldwide/virtualThe Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC) will join civil society colleagues worldwide to honor the beloved Ramu Damodaran through a virtual party on Zoom! Thursday, May 13, at 1:30pm. EDT (UTC-4), celebrate Ramu's remarkable career of service upon his retirement from the United Nations. All are welcome to register and join! Ramu has been a special friend and
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Combating Corruption: The Relevance & Capacities of Faith-Based Organizations
worldwide/virtualSpecial Session of the United Nations General Assembly Against Corruption (UNGASS) Side meeting: “Combating Corruption: The Relevance and Capacities of Faith-Based Organizations” Representatives from diverse faith traditions, along with UN officials with direct experience in combating and proposing solutions to corruption—trafficking, public corruption, organized crime—will discuss the role of FBOs in corruption prevention and intervention
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Combating Corruption: The Relevance & Capacities of Faith-Based Organizations
worldwide/virtualSpecial Session of the United Nations General Assembly Against Corruption (UNGASS) Side meeting: “Combating Corruption: The Relevance and Capacities of Faith-Based Organizations” Representatives from diverse faith traditions, along with UN officials with direct experience in combating and proposing solutions to corruption—trafficking, public corruption, organized crime—will discuss the role of FBOs in corruption prevention and intervention
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