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
Lucía Goberna
Orsi Feher
Zoran Jelic
Tania Ramirez
Shaun Shelly
Our message
Latest news
World Drug Day 2018
On 26 June 2017, the United Nations, governments, non-governmental organizations, the media and citizens around the world will observe the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to raise awareness about the impact of drug abuse and illicit trafficking of drugs. Read more about World Drug Day 2018
June CND Intersessional
The 2nd intersessional meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs will be held
Monday, 25 June 2017 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Vienna International Centre in Board-Room D (4th floor of the C-Building). Read more about June CND Intersessional
INCB Civil Society Hearing
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) held a meeting on May 7, 2018 with civil society representatives on the “the use of cannabis for medical and non-medical purposes”. Read more about INCB Civil Society Hearing
CfA: INCB Civil Society Hearing
Civil Society Organizations have an opportunity to participate in an INCB hearing on the margins of the INCB annual meeting. Read more about CfA: INCB Civil Society Hearing
New VNGOC Board
A new VNGOC board elected at the Annual General Assembly on 15 March 2018 introduces itself:
New Civil Society Taskforce
On the margins of the 61st CND the Vienna and New York NGO Committees signed the Memorandum of Understanding establishing the new Civil Society Task Force (CSTF) to ensure meaningful civil society participation in the process leading up to and during the ministerial segment 2019.
VNGOC Board Election – 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 – Candidates and Voting Procedures
Civil Society Task Force
Call for Nominations for open positions on the Civil Society Task Force on Drugs.
Guide to CND 2018
The VNGOC Guide to CND has been updated with the 2018 information and is now available. Read more about Guide to CND 2018
VNGOC Board Election – Call for Nominations
The term of the current Board of the VNGOC will expire in March 2018. The Invitation to nominate candidates to serve as Board members is now open. Deadline: 15 February 2018.