What we do
A Vital Link
We are a vital link between civil society and UN agencies, promoting contacts and collaboration with the relevant international agencies, offices and fora.
An Information Hub
We provide information on NGO activities and draw attention to areas of concern.
Connecting civil society
We build partnerships between governmental and non-governmental organisations and involve a wide sector of civil society in contributing to the development of global drug policies.
About Us
The committee is a vital link between NGO's and the key intergovernmental and international agencies involved in drug policy, strategy and control: the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the International Narcotics Control Board and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Established in 1983, the Committee works with these organisations to provide information on NGO activities, draw attention to areas of concern, build partnerships between governmental and non-governmental organisations and to involve a wide sector of civil society in contributing to the development of global drug policies.
The VNGOC is composed of members representing international, national and local NGOs and represents a key mechanism for NGOs to substantively contribute to global drug policy. I urge you to learn more about the VNGOC by exploring this web site and then to contribute to its work through applying for membership by completing the Membership Application Form and returning it to membership[@]vngoc.org
Our Team
Jamie Bridge
Matej Kosir
Hellen Lunkuse
Zoran Jelic
Ergin Beceren
Penelope Hill
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Your Input needed! Addressing substance use and substance use disorders in humanitarian and relief settings
Deadline: 15 May 2020
The UNODC Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) in coordination with WHO and UNHCR is planning a consultation process to develop a technical guidance tool to address substance use and substance use disorders, as well as associated health and social consequences in Relief and Humanitarian Settings, and to increase access to substance use disorder treatment also in Humanitarian Settings. An expert group meeting is tentatively scheduled for the third quarter of 2020.
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INCB Civil Society Hearing 2020
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
Finding Common Ground: A civil society conversation about prevention
In the VNGOC consultation in 2019, several respondents called for more efforts to facilitate conversations and bridge-building between the broad range of NGOs that comprise the VNGOC membership. It is therefore our pleasure to invite all civil society representatives at the CND to attend the first “Finding Common Ground” event. If such informal discussions prove to be of value for the VNGOC membership, it is hoped that they can become a mainstay of the CND calendar, potentially tackling a different related topic each year.
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African Civil Society Common Position on Drugs
After three rounds of consultation the African Civil Society Common Position on Drugs is now ready for sign ons!
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Call for Speakers – CND 2020
We are looking for speakers for two side events at the upcoming 63rd CND (02-06 March 2020). Apply before February 16.
Read more about Call for Speakers – CND 2020VNGOC Board Election 2020 – Candidates and Voting Procedures
The full list of eligible candidates for the VNGOC Board Election as well as details on the voting procedures are now available:
Read more about VNGOC Board Election 2020 – Candidates and Voting ProceduresSide Events at CND 2020
APPLICATION PERIOD: 6 January to 17 January 2020
If you want to organise a side event please follow the guidelines set by the Secretariat to the Governing Bodies (SGB).
Read more about Side Events at CND 2020Reconvened 62nd CND
The reconvened 62nd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs will be held at the Vienna International Centre (Boardroom C, 4th floor, C-Building) on Thursday, 12 December and Friday, 13 December starting at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Read more about Reconvened 62nd CNDCall for Applications: Expert meeting on Stigmatizing Attitudes in January 2020 (DEADLINE: 20 November)
We are looking for two experts on Stigmatizing Attitudes. Funding to cover travel costs is available. Deadline for application: 20 November 2019, 23.55 CET. Read more about Call for Applications: Expert meeting on Stigmatizing Attitudes in January 2020 (DEADLINE: 20 November)
Beyond 2019: An African Civil Society Common Position on Drugs
We ware inviting all African NGOs to take part in a final round of consultation of this draft – by sending their comments and thoughts by Friday 29th November. Read more about Beyond 2019: An African Civil Society Common Position on Drugs