Lithuania, candidate to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) is a functional commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) that acts as a governing body of the United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP) and monitors political commitments on drug control. Elections for membership in the CND for the period 2022-2025 will take place on 20 April 2021. |
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Lithuania is a country where:
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Lithuania found itself at a significant crossroads while evolving its own national drug policy. Now it stands firm to support and promote evidence-based policy with a balanced and human-centred approach, which can change the world drug situation and which is fully in line with operational recommendations, provided in UNGASS 2016 Outcome Document and the policies and priorities of the European Union and its Member States. |
Therefore, Lithuania decided to present its candidature to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs for the term 2022-2025. A healthier and safer world – that’s our goal! |
More information: - Brochure on Lithuania’s candidacy for membership of the CND for 2022-2025 - Video on Lithuania’s candidacy for membership of the CND for 2022-2025: |