For information only - not an official document
UNIS/MA/270
Vienna, 18 February 2020
Media representatives are invited to the global launch of the
on
Room C0225A, C-Building, 2nd Floor
Vienna International Centre
with
The Report this year has a special focus on improving substance use prevention and treatment services for young people and contains a number of recommendations to help States take effective measures when addressing drug-related problems.
The Report addresses global inequalities in access to pain medications and makes recommendations towards tackling these injustices. Further, it highlights the prominent role cannabis plays among adolescents and adults. Regional developments, among them the opioid crisis in North America and, in particular, the need to address the illegal drug economy in Afghanistan are also covered in the report. The Annual Precursors Report 2019 will also be presented at the launch.
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The Report is embargoed until 27 February 2020, 11:00 a.m. CET/ 10:00 a.m. GMT
To register for the press briefing please write to: press.vienna@un.org
The event will be webcast live on: www.unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/events/2020/incb_2020.html
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For further information and interview requests please contact:
Christine
Dierk
Public Information Officer, UNIS Vienna
Tel: (+43-1) 26060-4949
Email: dierk[at]un.org
