News from WFAD

Webinar: Better knowledge for Better care

2020-06-26T13:24:51Z

On June 26th, AYICRIP in partnership with WFAD and ECAD joined hands to commemorate the World Drug Day with a webinar on the UNODC theme: Better knowledge for Better care.

Amy Ronshausen, International President of WFAD opened the webinar, which you can read here.

We thank all speakers and participants for a wonderful webinar. The recording of which will be made available.

WFAD Statement on World Drug Day

2020-06-26T10:42:05Z

A statement by the WFAD on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Written by Mr. Robert DuPont.

World Drug Day!

2020-06-26T09:08:22Z

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, June 26 2020: Better Knowledge for Better Care
Today on the World Drug Day, not only the World Drug Reports are published but WFAD members across the globe are commemorating the day.

"Addressing the world drug problem requires responses that are based on facts, solidarity and compassion" said UNODC Executive Director Ms Waly.
Read the full statement.
Spread #FactsForSolidarity for a better knowledge and better care.

Webinar to commemorate World Drug Day!

2020-06-22T07:52:09Z

On June 26th, African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention, in partnership with WFAD and ECAD, welcomes you to a one-day seminar in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Theme: Better knowledge for better care
Time: June 26th 2020, 14:00 CEST (Stockholm). Convert time here.

Welcome to join us via zoom: Meeting ID: 882 9037 6332, password: 413040.

Agenda for the World Drug Day

14:00: Arrival

14:00-14:05 - Opening Remarks/Overview of the webinar, Chris Ibe

14:05-14:10 - Brief about WFAD, Regina Mattsson

14:10-14:35 - Achievement of Better Knowledge for Better Care in Post COVID 19 Drug Abuse Campaign; the Role of Prevention, Amy Stanhley Ronshausen

14:25- 14:35 - The Campaign Against Illicit Drug Trafficking in Post COVID 19; the role of partnership between Europe and Africa, Erik Leijonmarck

14:35-14:40 - Effect of Drug Abuse Amongst Pregnant Women; the Nigerian experience, Nkechika Ibe

14:40-14:50 - Self awareness and the ‘accountability tree’, Eniola Joshua Olamide

14:50-15:00 - Member's collaboration; AYICRIP and HTL experience, Tove Karlsson

15:00-15:10 - Drug Abuse Prevention amongst Children; the Smart Club approach, Slim Liden

15:10-15:20 - Q&A

15:20-15:30 - Closing remarks, Felix Iziomoh

Global Impacts of Covid-19: A Webinar

2020-06-05T14:22:21Z

Welcome to a Webinar on the Global Impacts of Covid-19!

Drug Free America Foundation is partnering with the WFAD to bring together our global partners in drug demand reduction to speak on the impacts of COVID-19 in their region. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from individuals representing at least 15 countries!

Gloabl Impacts of COVID-10
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
at 8:00 AM EDT (14:00 CEST)

Participants will gain a better understanding of:
- Global impacts of Covid-19
- Gender specific issues
- Adapting approaches to prevention, treatment, and recovery related work
- Resources needed to be effective during the Crisis

In order to participate in the Webinar register here.

After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a code and information how to access the Webinar channel ‘Zoom’.

Access the draft agenda here.

Webinar: Recovery Cities

2020-06-03T12:15:32Z

While the initiation of recovery is mostly triggered by individual, psychological change and social triggers, sustaining recovery is more strongly predicted by opportunities provided by the community. It is therefore important to build local communities to support social cohesion. The Webinar invited Professor David Best who provided a theoretical background for recovery cities and the main principals, Alexander Zugic and Boro Goic provided presentations on the practical implementation of the ideas around recovery in the Balkans. The Webinar was introduced by WFAD's Linda Nilsson and moderated by Mulka Nisic.

See documents and presentations by clicking on each speaker's name.

The 7th World Forum Summary Report

2020-06-03T10:04:57Z

On March 1st, 2020, The 7th World Forum Against Drugs was held in Vienna in connection to the 63rd Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND).
The 7th Forum took form as a strategic meeting highlighting mutual concerns feeding into the CND. Approximately 45 participants from 21 countries, representing each world region, partook in the Forum.

The Forum highlighted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Human Rights and Prevention, Treatment and Recovery of Youth. Read the summary report here.

Welcome to Webinar on Recovery Cities!

2020-03-31T13:25:36Z

Invitation to Webinar about Recovery Cities!

On the 8th of April, WFAD invites all members to take part in a webinar around recovery cities.

While the initiation of recovery is mostly triggered by individual, psychological change and social triggers, sustaining recovery is more strongly predicted by opportunities provided by the community. It is therefore important to build local communities to support social cohesion. In this webinar Professor David Best will explain the theoretical background for recovery cities and the main principals. We will also listen to Alexander Zugic and Boro Goic about the practical implementation of the ideas around recovery in the Balkans. The discussions will be led by Mulka Nisic.

Time: 13.00 – 14.00 CEST, April 8, 2020

In order to participate in the Webinar register here.

After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a code and information how to access the Webinar channel ‘Zoom’.

Last day to register is April 7. Please note that the number of seats are limited.

Read more about the speakers

Annual Congress 2020

2020-03-17T15:47:34Z

The 2020 Annual Congress of World Federation Against Drugs was held in Vienna, Austria on March 1st 2020.
On the basis on the WFAD's Ten Year Strategic Plan, which includes placing particular focus on the Convention on The Rights of The Child (Article 33) and the situation for women affected by drug use, the nomination committee suggested a new Board to serve for the coming two-years.

The Congress and Strategic Meeting reports will be uploaded to our website and relevant congress protocalls/documents to be sent via email to all members.

WFAD Welcomes our new Board:
Amy Ronshausen, International President of World Federation Against Drugs
Rogers Kasirye, Vice President representing Africa
Linda Nilsson, Secretary representing Europe
Rima Saade Turk, Board member representing Asia
Iván Alvardo, Board member representing Latin America
Robert DuPont, Board member representing North America
Mike Sabin, representing Oceania

Diana Vincent, Deputy Board Member representing Asia
Eze Eluchie, Deputy Board Member representing Africa
Boro Goic, Deputy Board Member representing Europe
Sushma D. Taylor, Deputy Board Member representing North America
Shane Varcoe, Deputy Board Member representing Oceania

We also welcome our new special advisors: Asia Ashraf, Jo Baxter and Per Johansson.

The website portal will be updated accordingly.

The East African Regional Workshop and Forum, hosted in Kampala, Uganda 4-6th February 2020.

2020-02-14T10:44:13Z

Together with four member organisations, UYDEL, Slum Child Foundation, SCAD and Paddifoundation WFAD hosted the second East African Regional Forum. The workshop and forum were part of a pilot-study grant, funded by Swedish Development Agency Forum Syd. The two-day workshop hosted some 25 members from the Region (including Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, as well as two Nigeran participants), with an aim to deepen cooperation between and within civil society.

The two-day Regional workshop dove into the strengths, needs and capacities in the region's CSOs (within the field of drug and alcohol addiction). The result: The East African Network on substance Abuse was created. The group worked through the network's vision, mission, objectives and activities and the Secretary and Chair of the network were chosen, Kikome Ruth, Uganda and George Ochieng Odalo, Kenya. For more information regarding the network, contact info@old.wfad.hemsida.eu to receive the contact persons' email.

The results of the two-day workshop and discussions was presented in a joint declaration, named the KAMPALA DECLARATION.

The final day, 6th of February, the WFAD East African Regional Forum on Prevention and Treatment of Drugs and Alcohol took place. Over 80 participants were joined by a high amount of media. The event, and interviews, were broadcasted on Ugandan television. The Day began with a testimony by Catherine Boyane of Nakuru Drop-In Centre, Kenya, who shared her story and presented the past workshop-days.

Participants and speakers from the region and abroad joined the forum, which covered a wide range of areas from Convention on the Rights of the Child, Gender and Drug Abuse among Young Women, the Asian experience on Drug Demand reduction, the UN Convention on Transnational Organised Crime, a Drug free worksplace, legalisation of marijuana, Civil Society Impact on Policy Makers, and finally a panel discussion highlighting the situation for women facing addiction within East and West Africa. The Forum was co-funded by Förbundet Mot Droger, IFNGO, WFTC, Drug Free America Foundation and Carlton Hall Consulting LLC. We thank those who supported the forum, the media attendees, the UYDEL Team for hosting us, the speakers a special thank you to all participants in the workshop and forum!

You can read the pressrelease and agenda here, and access powerpoints below. The Conference Report is attached here.

Agenda topics and power points
The Global Movement: Esbjörn Hörnberg, International President World Federation Against Drugs.
Gender and Drug Abuse among Young Women: Anna Nabulya, Uganda Youth Development Link.
The Convention on the Rights of the Child: Rogers Kasirye, Executive Director, Uganda Youth Development Link.
Asian Experiences on drug demand Reduction: Augusto Nogueira, President, IFNGO.
UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime, its Review Mechanism and the role of NGOs: Billy Batware, UNODC/UNOTC.
Promoting Prevention, Treatment and Recovery through a Drug Free Workplace: Carlton Hall, Drug Free America Foundation & President and CEO of Carlton Hall Consulting LLC.
Engaging with the African Union and emerging Legalization of drugs: George Ochieng, Founder Slum Child Foundation.
Civil Society Impact on Policy Makers: Regional and Global Advocacy: Eze Eluchie, President of the African Center for Health Law and Development.

Conference report
Report on the East African Regional Forum: compiled by Lubega Andrew, UYDEL.