UNODC recognizes the need to promote strong partnerships with civil society organizations in dealing with the complex issues of drug abuse and crime which undermine the fabric of society. The active involvement of civil society, which includes NGOs, community groups, labour unions, indigenous groups, charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, professional associations and foundations is essential to help UNODC carry out its global mandates.
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Through GLOU68, UNODC Civil Society Unit (CSU) is the main entry point for non-governmental stakeholders and serves as a bridge between these stakeholders and UNODC substantive offices, field offices and the Member States. Located within the Office of the Director for the Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs of UNODC, the CSU carries out the following main functions:
The CSU carries out these functions in close collaboration with relevant UNODC substantive offices, including Crime and Economic Branch, Organized Crime Branch, Drug Prevention and Health Branch, the Secretariat to the Governing Bodies, and relevant Field Offices. The CSU also partners with umbrella organizations such as the UNCAC Coalition, Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs, and the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
A guide for NGO participation in the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) is available here.
67th CND: Civil Society contribute to the mid-term review of the joint commitments on the world drug problem
Multi-stakeholder partnerships, including with civil society, are crucial for the effective implementation of international drug policy commitments. More than 600 NGO representatives from 146 organisations attended the 67th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and its high-level segment (14-22 March 2024) both in-person and online, showcasing their contribution in tackling the World Drug Problem. Read more.
High level segment of the 67th CND - 14-15 March 2024
SE4U Self-Paced Course on UNTOC and its Review Mechanism: 18 March to 28 April
Constructive Dialogue on Firearms: 5 April 2024
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