SIDE EVENTS HELD AT CND 2026 BY DRUG EDUCATION, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY AND SUPPLY REDUCTION NGOS Strategic Alliances: Connecting CSOs, Public Authorities, and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement to Implement Humanitarian Drug Policy in the Frame of Rome Consensus 2.0 Are a Child’s Rights and an Illicit Drug User’s Rights Compatible? Building Resilient Youth and Families for Drug Prevention Strengthening Drug Prevention Platforms to Address Substance Abuse in Asia and Africa Youth Prevention Influencers (YPI): Peer-to-Peer Prevention Training Led by Umbrella Youth Organizations The Hidden costs of ineffective drug prevention (Foundation Mejora & Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe) From Implementation to Impact: Outcome-Based Capacity Building in Drug Education (Foundation for a Drug-Free World) Challenges in the Criminal Justice System Regarding Drug Use in the Senior Community Organized by Organização das Famílias da Ásia e do Pacífico with the support of the Association of Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers of Macau (ARTM) and the Community Alliance for Drug Free Youth Law Enforcement Partnership and Supply Reduction, Organized by the Association for the Promotion of International Understanding DRUG EDUCATION, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY ARE CATCHING UP WITH INCREASED SUPPLY REDUCTION Community-Based Interventions in Substance Used Disorders Organized by India. Synthetic Drug Market in the Arab countries: Evolution and Responses, Organized by the UNODC Research and Trend Analysis Branch with the support of the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS). Understanding the Transformations and Trajectories of Drug Markets, Organized by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime with the support of Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Women, Youth, and the Next Generation: Bridging Mental Health, Reproductive Health, and Substance Use Prevention Across the Life Course, Organized by the Drug Free America Foundation with the support of the Dalgarno Institute, the Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Proslavi Oporavak (Celebrate Recovery), the Recovered Users Network (RUN), the San Patrignano Foundation, the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), the Turkish Green Crescent and the World Federation Against Drugs. Regional Efforts in Countering Illicit Drug-Related Activities: Best Practices of CSTO, SCO and CIS, Organized by the Russian Federation. New Approaches to Countering Illegal Drugs, Organized by the United States. Strategic Alliances: Connecting CSOs, Public Authorities, and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement to Implement Humanitarian Drug Policy in the Frame of Rome Consensus 2.0, Organized by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies with the support of Greece, the UNODC HIV/AIDS Section, the Center for the Prevention of Addictions and Promotion of Psychosocial Health ATHENA-HYGEIA, the Hellenic Red Cross Society, Knowmad Institut, Positive Voice – Hellenic HIV Positive Patients’ Association, the Rome Consensus 2.0 Alliance and the Villa Maraini Foundation. Establishing an Arab Drugs Observatory, Organized by the League of Arab States with the support of Jordan and the EU Action against Organised Crime and Terrorism (EU-ACT) High Stakes, Safe Skies: Strengthening Aviation Security Against Synthetic Drug and their Precursors, Organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization with the support of the UNODC Laboratory and Scientific Services Hybrid Cocaine’s New Frontiers: Emerging Trafficking Routes, New Markets and Policy Responses in Africa and Asia, Organized by the Green Crescent Health Development Initiative with the support of the Jordan Anti-Drugs Society, the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, the University of Lagos and Green Crescent Indonesia A Public Health-Centered Approach to Rethinking a Comprehensive Drug Policy Ten Years After UNGASS, Organized by Norway with the support of Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, the European Drugs Agency, the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section and the World Health Organization Hybrid Prevention and Monitoring Measures Against the Misuse of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids, Organized by Italy Supporting Counternarcotic Actions in Afghanistan Through Alternative Livelihoods and Drug Use Prevention and Treatment, Organized by the UNODC Sustainable Livelihoods Team with the support of Italy and the European Union. Andean Region: Toward a Coordinated Response to Illicit Flows, Organized by the UNODC Regional Section for Latin America and the Caribbean with the support of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, the UNODC Regional Office for the Andean Region and the Southern Cone and the Andean Community (CAN) Increasing Synergies for Sustainable Development: Territorial Approaches in Alternative Development Strategies, Organized by Germany with the support of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Thailand and the UNODC Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch – Alternative Development Unit Young Lives at Risk: Global Trends and Institutional Responses to Youth Involvement in Drug Trafficking, Organized by Spain with the support of Brazil, France, Italy, the European Union and the European Union Drugs Agency The Role of Inter-Agency Mobile Groups in Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking, Organized by Uzbekistan with the support of the UNODC Regional Office for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan Exploitation of Individuals as Drug Couriers by Organized Crime: Building Evidence Based Interventions, Organized by the Organization of American States with the support of Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Peru, Spain and the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section Building Resilient Youth and Families for Drug Prevention, Organized by the Pakistan Youth Organization with the support of the Asia-Pacific Confederation against Drugs, Association Proyecto Hombre, the Dhaka Ashiana Mission, the Drug Free America Foundation, the Mian Afzal Trust Hospital, the Organisation for Addiction Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation, the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association and the World Federation Against Drugs Are a Child’s Rights and an Illicit Drug User’s Rights Compatible? Organized by the Global Alert for Defence of Youth and the Less Privileged with the support of the African Youth Initiative for Crime Prevention, Drug Free Australia and One Voice One Message Hybrid International and Regional Cooperation in Combating Drug Trafficking Along the TransCaspian Transport Corridor, Organized by the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors (CARICC) with the support of the UNODC Regional Office for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan, the World Customs Organization Regional Office for Capacity Building – Europe Region and the OSCE Programme Office in the Republic of Kazakhstan Vape and Narcotics: A Bad Combination – Addressing Narcotics-Contaminated Vaping Products Through Preventive, Regulatory, and Cooperative Frameworks, Organized by Indonesia with the support of Singapore and Thailand UNODC’s Alternative Development Programme in Lao PDR and Myanmar: CountrySpecific Approaches, Results, and South-South Cooperation with the Thailand’s Royal Project Foundation, Organized by the UNDOC Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific with the support of the UNODC Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch and the Royal Project Foundation. Cities on the Front Line: Municipal Leadership and Coordinated Responses to Synthetic Opioids, Organized by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse with the support of Canada, the European Union Drugs Agency and Representative People with Lived and Living Experience The Intersections, Challenges and Opportunities for Evaluation, Evidence and the Application of Prevention Science by States and CSOs: Perspectives from Europe, Africa, and America, Organized by Slum Child Foundation with the support of Kenya, Carlton Hall Consultancy LLC and the Institute for Research and Development “Utrip” Law Enforcement Partnership and Supply Reduction, Organized by the Association for the Promotion of International Understanding Hybrid Cannabis: An Escalating Threat to Public Health and National Security, Organized by Algeria Protecting the Future: Understanding and Addressing the Risks of Non-Scheduled Synthetic Drugs and Non-Medical Use of Pharmaceuticals Among Adolescents, Organized by China with the support of Thailand, the European Union, the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section and the World Health Organization Understanding the Adverse Impact of Drug Use on Health: Types, Bearers, and Individual Modifiers and Contextual Factors that Mediate Impact. Organized by Singapore with the support of the UNODC Research and Trend Analysis Branch Who Designs Drug Policy? Women’s Leadership in Drug Control and Justice Institutions, Organized by the UNODC Gender Team with the support of Lebanon and Spain. Lessons Learned from Marijuana Commercialization, Organized by Sam Inc. with the support of the Drug Free America Foundation, the Drug Policy Centre, the Fourth Wave Foundation, the Institute for Research and Development “Utrip”, Nusroto Al-Anashid Association, the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association and Slum Child Foundation Enhancing Global Connectivity Through Secure Borders: Launch of the PCCP Annual Report 2025, Organized by the UNODC Passenger and Cargo Control Programme Promoting a Right to Health Approach to Drug Policy: The European Experience, Organized by Stichting Eurad (Europe Against Drugs) with the support of Cyprus, Czechia, Finland, Germany, Slovenia, the European Union Civil Society Forum on Drugs and the European Union Drugs Agency. Policy Preparedness and Comparable Evidence in Multilateral Drug Policy: Governing Access to Research for Informed Decision-Making, Organized by Elternkreis Wien with the support of Finland, the Association of Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers of Macau (ARTM), the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care, Knowmad Institut, Misión Sacerdotal SVA, Proyecto Hombre, Universidad del Rosario, the Villa Maraini Foundation and the World Federation of Therapeutic Communities Advancing Collaboration for the Continuum of Care in Drug Demand Reduction, Organized by Serbia with the support of Slovenia, the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section, the Croatian Institute of Public Health, the Drug Free America Foundation, Proslavi Oporavak (Celebrate Recovery) and the World Federation Against Drugs Reducing the Supply and Demand of Drugs: Speaking with One Voice and Acting in the Same Direction. Organized by France with the support of Brazil, Greece, Peru, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section and the World Health Organization Awaza Programme of Action for LLDCs: Drug Prevention and Youth, Organized by Turkmenistan Legal Aid: An Essential Service for People in Contact with the Criminal Justice System for Drug-Related Offences, Organized by the UNODC Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section Drug Use Prevention as a Human Right: Life Skills to Protect Children and Youth, Organized by the Turkish Green Crescent Society with the support of the Community-Based, Advocacy-Focused, Data-Driven, Coalition-Building Association (CADCA), Planet Youth, Proyecto Hombre and the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association In-person. On the Road Towards Building an International Platform: Youth Involvement and Strengthening Drug Prevention Platforms to Address Substance Abuse in Asia and Africa, Organized by the Drug Abuse Prevention Centre Japan with the support of the Uganda Youth Development Link Official Vienna Launch of the International Eindhoven Declaration, Organized by the African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention with the support of the Dalgarno Institute, One Voice One Message and the Rotary Action Group for Addiction Prevention Down the K-hole: Global Ketamine Use and Criminal Markets, Organized by the Netherlands with the support of the European Union Drugs Agency Waves of Risk: Vulnerabilities and Strategies in the Fight Against Maritime Drug Trafficking. Organized by Portugal with the support of Cabo Verde, the UNODC Border Management Branch and the European Drugs Agency and the Maritime Operations Centre Narcotics (MAOC-N) Engaging Youth Through Digital Spaces for Prevention: The Experiences of the Regional Youth Network for Central Asia, Organized by the UNODC Regional Office for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan with the support of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section Organized by the Fourth Wave Foundation with the support of the Civil Society Response of Curating Online Safety and Creating Positive Youth Behavioral Health: A Case for Sensible Media Approach Working Alongside Digital Content Creators, Online Community and Social Influencers to Address Risk of Normalization of Content on Substance Use and Crime, UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section, the Asia-Pacific Confederation against Drugs, Association Proyecto Hombre, Carlton Hall Consultancy LLC, the Dalgarno Institute, the Drug Free America Foundation, Movendi International, the San Patrignano Foundation, the Singapore AntiNarcotics Association, the Slum Child Foundation, Smart Approaches to Marijuana, the Turkish Green Crescent Society, the Uganda Youth Development Link, the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs and the World Federation Against Drugs Synthetic Storm: Confronting Emerging Drug Manufacturing and Trafficking in SubSaharan Africa, Organized by the UNODC Regional Office for West and Central Africa Rethinking Treatment Systems and Policy Design in the Context of Poly-Substance Use and Co-Occurring Addictive Behavior, Organized by Green Crescent Zimbabwe with the support of the European Federation of Therapeutic Communities, the San Patrignano Foundation and the Turkish Green Crescent Society The Importance of Physical Profiling of Drugs and Precursors in Combating Transnational Organized Crime, Organized by Japan The Digital Shield: The Role of Innovative Technologies in Detecting Drug Trafficking and the Laundering of Proceeds of Crime, Organized by Kazakhstan The Syrian Arab Republic’s Efforts in Combating Drugs After Liberation, Organized by Syria Strengthening Families to Prevent Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents in the Mekong Region: Experiences with UNODC “Strong Families”, Organized by Cambodia with the support of China, Thailand, the UNODC Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific and the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section People Centered: Strengthening Public Health and Security in the New African Union Strategy and Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention, Organized by the African Union with the support of Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, the UNODC Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch, the Africa Civil Society Forum on Drugs, the International Society of Substance Use Professionals and the World Federation Against Drugs Ten Years Since UNGASS: New Tools to Help Member States Implement Their 2016 Outcome Document Commitments on Controlled Medicines, Organized by the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care with the support of Belgium, Canada, Ghana, South Africa, the International Narcotics Control Board, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Knowmad Institut, Pallium India, the Villa Maraini Foundation, Dianova International, the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs, the Union for International Cancer Control and the Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance Youth on the Move Facing Early Drug Use Risks in Transit and Host Countries, Organized by Al Najm with the support of the International Organization for Migration, Community Alliances for Drug Free Youth (CADFY) and the Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation (KKAWF) Mental Health and Wellbeing in Drug Prevention, Treatment & Recovery – The Asian Perspective, Organized by the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association with the support of the Asia-Pacific Confederation against Drugs, the Association of Anti-Drug Abuse Coalitions of the Philippines (AADAC), the Dhaka Ahsania Mission, the Green Crescent Malaysia, the Pakistan Youth Organisation, the Turkish Green Crescent and the World Federation Against Drugs Protecting Children in Vulnerable Situations: Family and Community Prevention in Urban Settings, Organized by the Public Association Against Harmful Habits Azerbaijan with the support of Conectados Pela Vida, the Green Crescent Society, Madinaty and the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association Individual Placement and Support (IPS) in Community Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services: Introducing an Effective and Affordable Employment Intervention to Support Recovery and Integration at Scale, Organized by the United Kingdom UN and SCO: Development of Regional and National Early Warning System (EWS) for New Synthetic Drugs and New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), Organized by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization with the support of Kyrgyzstan Supporting Africa’s Efforts to Generate High Quality Drug Data for Informed Regional and Global Responses, Organized by the UNODC Data, Analytics and Statistics Section with the support of the African Union Synthetic Drugs and Youth Protection – Evidence-Based Strategies for Prevention, Resilience, and Sustainable Development, Organized by the Jordan Anti-Drugs Society with the support of Jordan, the Al Rasheed Hospital Center, the Drug Free America Foundation, the International Federation of Green Crescent, the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs and the World Federation Against Drugs The Experience of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Harm Reduction and the “Hope and Life Village” Model, Organized by the Islamic Republic of Iran Trauma, Psychoactive Substance Use, and Integrated ,Emergency and Continuing Care: The Case of the Nova Survivors, Organized by Israel with the support of Germany Advancing Public-Private Partnerships on Social Integration: Highlights from the FOCTALI Project, Organized by the San Patrignano Foundation with the support of Argentina, Italy, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, the Organization of American States, the Drug Free America Foundation, the European Federation of Therapeutic Communities and the World Federation Against Drugs Global Threats with Local Impacts Require International Collaborative Responses, Organized by the European Union Drugs Agency with the support of Finland, Norway, the European Union, Europol and the European Union Civil Society Forum on Drugs Strengthening Recovery Through Communities: Effectiveness and Best Practices of Community-Based Drug Treatment in Sri Lanka, Organized by Sri Lanka Reducing Substance Use: Best Practice for Mental, Physical, Community Health and Policy Development, Organized by the Dalgarno Institute with the support of the Drug Free America Foundation, the Fourth Wave Foundation, Proyecto Hombre and the Institute for Research and Development “Utrip” The Territorial Approach as a Key to the Effective Implementation of Drug Policies: Lessons Learned and Regional Outlook, Organized by Argentina with the support of Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and the Organization of American States From National Efforts Towards Global Findings: Profiling of Drugs & Palynology Studies in Türkiye: A Case Study of Palynology Laboratory on Afghan Ephedra & Phytogenous Ephedrine, Organized by Türkiye Bridging the Social, Health and Justice Domains: Advancing a Holistic, People-Centered Drug Policy Model, Organized by Malta with the support of Australia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the Pompidou Group of the Council of Europe and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime Kush, Kadafi, Red & Beyond: Tackling the Synthetic Drug Crisis in West Africa, Organized by Cote d’Ivoire Territorial Vulnerability, Organized Crime, Drug-Related Crimes and Sustainable Alternative Development: Launch of the Territorial Vulnerability Index, Organized by the UNODC Country Office in the Federative Republic of Brazil with the support of Colombia, Germany and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Re-Examining Tramadol: New Global Evidence and the Case for Reassessment, Organized by Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing Youth Prevention Influencers (YPI): Peer-to-Peer Prevention Training Led by Umbrella Youth Organizations, Organized by the Rotarian Action Group Addiction Prevention with the support of the UNODC Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section, Drug free Australia, Impact Voices – The Social Innovation Intermediary, Mentor Sweden and the World Federation Against Drugs Hybrid (M0E07) The Need for a Comprehensive and Continuous Care Model in Drug and Addiction Policies and Programs Organized by Red Iberoamericana de Organizaciones No Gubernamentales que Trabajan en Drogodependencias Addressing the Needs of Women in the Criminal Justice System for Drug-Related Crimes: Best Practices and Lessons Learned from the Americas, Organized by Uruguay with the support of Colombia, Jamaica, Perú, Trinidad and Tobago and the Organization of American States Science-Based Forensic Training: From Crime Scene to Laboratory, Organized by Finland with the support of Estonia, the European Union and the UNODC Laboratory and Scientific Services Promoting Evidence-Based HIV Prevention Interventions Among People Who Use Drugs and People in Prisons in the Africa Region, Organized by the UNODC Regional Office for Southern Africa with the support of the African Union The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Production and Trafficking of New Psychoactive Substances Organized by the International Narcotics Control Board with the support of the United Kingdom Youth, Recovery, and Resilience: Addressing Stigma, and Strengthening Prevention and Pathways to Care for Adolescents, Organized by Proslavi Oporavak (Celebrate Recovery) with the support of the Drug Free America Foundation, Recovered Users Network (RUN), the San Patrignano Foundation, Smart Approaches to Marijuana and the World Federation Against Drugs Dismantling Drug Trafficking Finances: Synergies between Bolivia and the European Union to Ensure Financial Integrity and Security, Organized by the UNODC Country Office in Bolivia with the support of Bolivia Regional Implications of Organized Crime in Latin America 10 Years After UNGASS 2016, Organized by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung with the support of Centro de Estudios sobre Seguridad y Drogas de la Universidad de los Andes (CESED), Corporación Centro de Estudios de Derecho, Justicia y Sociedad (Dejusticia), Elementa DDHH and Fundación Ideas para la Paz Youth Recruitment into the Drug Economy: Violence, Prevention Gaps and Policy Lessons from Latin America, Organized by Conectados Pela Vida with the support of the Brazilian Association for Alcohol and Drug Studies (ABEAD), the Colombo Plan, Green Crescent Colombia and Green Crescent Uruguay Online Thursday, 12 March – morning 10 – 11 am Presentation of the Review of the Drug Situation in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2025 Organized by Tajikistan Global Drug Use Prevention: the CHAMPS Countries Redefining Investment in Prevention, Organized by Austria with the support of Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Norway, Slovenia and the UNODC Drugs, Laboratory, and Scientific Services Branch How Can Community-Based Early Warning Strengthen Responses to Synthetic Drugs? Organized by the UNODC Civil Society Unit with the support of the UNODC Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch, the African Civil Society Forum on Drugs, the European Union Drug Agency and the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs Creating a Supportive Environment for a Healthy Development of Young People, Organized by Women’s Federation for World Peace international with the support of the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section, the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace and the Uganda Youth Development Link ) Exploring the Public Health Applications of Early Warning Systems, Organized by Australia with the support of Brazil, New Zealand and the UNODC Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch Champions for Early Prevention: Translating Political Commitment into Systemic Action, Organized by the UNODC Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch with the support of the Netherlands and Slovenia Prevention Through Life and Social Skills in Educational Settings: A Decade of Interregional Experience. Organized by the International Association of Lions Clubs with the support of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia and the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section A Common Goal: Advancing Toward a Multi-Approach Drug Strategy, Organized by the International Federation of Non-Governmental Organizations for the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse with the support of Portugal, the European Union, the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section, Ares do Pinha, the Association of Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers of Macau (ARTM), the Correlation – European Harm Reduction Network, Dianova International, the Drug Free America Foundation, Drug Reporter, the European Union Civil Society Forum on Drugs, the European Union Drugs Agency, Knowmad Institut, Proyecto Hombre, the Recovered Users Network (RUN), the Rome Consensus 2.0 Alliance, the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs, the Villa Maraini Foundation, the World Federation Against Drugs and the World Federation of Therapeutic Communities Families at the Centre: Strengthening Mental Health Literacy for Addiction Prevention and Community Resilience, Organized by Pertubuhan Bulan Sabit Hijau Malaysia (Green Crescent Malaysia) with the support of Community Alliances for Drug Free Youth, the Drug Free America Foundation, the Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation (KKAWF), the Organization for Addiction Prevention, Treatment and Recovery, the San Patrignano Foundation, the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association and Yayasan Green Crescent Indonesia Reclaiming the Science in Cannabis Policy Reform, Organized by Community Alliances for Drug Free Youth The Project to Combat Drug Use Among Youth, Organized by Association Congolaise pour le Développement Agricole with the support of Fédération des Coopératives des Pays de Mayoko – FECOPAM Identification, Investigation and Dismantling of Clandestine Laboratories, Organized by the UNODC Laboratory and Scientific Services Achievements and Evidence-Based Realities of the Implementation of Drug Control Policies in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Organized by Venezuela From Principle to Policy: Advancing Prevention as a Human Right in Global Drug Policy, Organized by the Institute for Research and Development “Utrip” with the support of Kenya, Slovenia, Association Proyecto Hombre, Carlton Hall Consulting LLC, the Drug Free America Foundation, the Drug Policy Centre Sweden, Movendi International, Planet Youth and the World Federation Against Drugs C) Development of Early Warning Systems (EWS) for New Synthetic Drugs and New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), Organized by Kyrgyzstan From Darknet to Doorstep: Strengthening Supply Chain Security in the Fight Against Synthetic Drug & Chemical Trafficking, Organized by the Universal Postal Union with the support of the International Narcotics Control Board Vaping of Psychoactive Substances: Reasons for Concern? Organized by Belgium with the support of Australia, the United Kingdom and the European Union Public‑Private Partnerships: A Strategic Approach to Prevent the Diversion of Precursors, Non-Scheduled Chemicals and Specialized Equipment, Organized by Costa Rica with the support of the International Narcotics Control Board and the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) Prevent, Detect, Respond: New Tools to Prevent Pharmaceutical Diversion While Ensuring Medical Access, Organized by the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section with the support of the World Health Organization Responding to Synthetic Drugs in East Africa: Practical Action Through the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy, Organized by the UNODC Country Office in Tanzania with the support of Tanzania The Unrecognized Burden: Sex-Specific Adverse Drug Reactions in Women, Organized by the International Federation Business and Professional Women The Hidden Costs of Ineffective Drug Prevention. Organized by Fundación para la Mejora de la Vida, la Cultura y la Sociedad with the support of the Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe Public-Private Sector Engagement for Children and Youth in West Africa: The Impact of Multi-Sectoral Partnerships, Organized by Nigeria Countering the Oncoming Threat: Realities of Synthetic Drugs and Precursors Trafficking in East Africa, Organized by Tanzania with the support of the UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa Meeting People Where They Are: Reducing Risk While Promoting Recovery, Organized by the World Federation of Therapeutic Communities with the support of Portugal, the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section, Federación Latinoamericana de Comunidades Terapéuticas, the Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association, the European Federation of Therapeutic Communities, the European Union Drugs Agency, the Federation of Therapeutic Communities in Asia, the Rome Consensus 2.0 Alliance, the Treatment Communities of America and the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs, From Implementation to Impact: Outcome-Based Capacity Building in Drug Education, Organized by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World Evaluating the Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Opium: A Technical Consultation Among Healthcare Professionals on Inhalation and Traditional Use, Organized by Ágora Ciudadanos Cambiando México Science-Informed Legislative Responses: Bridging Science and Policy for Effective Drug Control, Organized by the UNODC Co-finance and Partnership Section Strengthening of Inter-agency Coordination Under Pakistan’s National Counter Narcotics Control Center (NCNC2) Initiative Challenges in the Criminal Justice System Regarding Drug Use in the Senior Community Organized by Organização das Famílias da Ásia e do Pacífico with the support of the Association of Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers of Macau (ARTM) and the Community Alliance for Drug Free Youth Warnings About Chemical Con,cealment of Cocaine: Main Challenges and Intervention Strategies, Organized by the UNODC Regional Office for the Andean Region and the Southern Cone with the support of Colombia