We warmly invite you to join the first session of Dianova International’s G2H2 Policy Debates on Monday 12th April 2025 from 12.30 to 14.00 CEST., in which we will partake as a panellist The session will focus on “Growing Up Safe: Public Health Approaches to Drug Use Prevention and Treatment in Childhood and Adolescence”.
This session will explore the intersection of health and drug policies as they relate to children and adolescents. It will address the current gaps and opportunities in aligning public health strategies with drug policy, advocating for approaches that are grounded in scientific evidence and rooted in human rights.
The webinar aims to:
- Examine the existing disconnects between health and drug policies when it comes to drug use prevention and addressing substance use challenges globally.
- Promote policy models informed by science and respectful of human rights.
- Highlight civil society experiences in prevention and intervention practices with children and youth, especially in regions where rights are often compromised.
Speakers:
- Anja Busse (WHO) – Unit Head, Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behaviours
- Oriol Esculies (Proyecto Hombre, Spain) – International Delegate of Proyecto Hombre
- Shrooq Mansour Ali (PSDF, Yemen) – Psychiatric Care Developmental Foundation
- Christina Von Sperling Afridi (KKAWF, Pakistan) – Founder of KKAWF
- Rajesh Kumar (SPYM, India) – Director General of SPYM
- Cressida de Witte (WFAD, Sweden) – Programme Coordinator & Communication Manager at WFAD
- Rebecca Haines-Saah (Cumming School of Medicine – University of Calgary, Canada)
- Wadih Maalouf (UNODC) – Programme Officer, Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section
- Dr. Gisela Hansen (Dianova International) – Head of International Relations at Dianova International, Moderator
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