Monday, 08 March 2010 20:03
The fifty-third session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs was opened today in Vienna by its Chair, H.E. Ambassador Ali Asghar Soltanieh (Islamic Republic of Iran).
At its fifty-third session, the Commission will focus on effective ways of raising awareness about the risks of abusing drugs, including cannabis; improving the understanding of drug addiction as a chronic health disorder; and the importance of research and data collection.
Over 160 representatives from some 55 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) around the world will participate in the fifty-third session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and take part in plenary and informal discussions, as well as in various planned side events, representing the voice of individuals, families and communities from around the world directly affected by drugs.
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