Public Health

The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns. 

Building Bridges: Law Enforcement and Public Health Collaboration

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Online

Collaboration between law enforcement and public health is crucial for fostering community safety and well-being. Traditionally, these fields have operated separately—law enforcement focusing on crime prevention and public health addressing disease and health promotion.

18th European Public Health Conference 2025

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Helsinki
Finland

Investing for sustainable health and well-being

After the successful conference in Lisbon, we will meet again in person for the 18th European Public Health Conference in Helsinki, Finland, from 11 – 14 November. Helsinki will host the 18th EPH Conference in 2025, inviting you to reconnect with colleagues from around the globe to discuss key public health issues, explore the city, and have fun.

World Drug Report 2025

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Online

The VNGOC together with the UNODC Civil Society Unit and the UNODC Research and Analysis Branch will be holding a webinar on 4 September 2025 3PM to 4.30PM to present and discuss the World Drug Report 2025, which was launched on 26 June. (https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/world-drug-report-2025.html)

Opening:

Billy Batware, UNODC Civil Society Unit

From Drug Use Prevention to Social Integration: Social Determinants of Drug Use

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Online

The conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, or age, gender, ethnic group, among other dimensions, affect a wide range of outcomes and risks such as drug use.

Time: 14:00 - 15:00 CEST (Vienna Time)

 

Moderating:

Giovanna Campello, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Oriol Esculies, Association Proyecto Hombre, Spain

The Drug Crisis Part 2: Where Do We Go?

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Online

The drug crisis is one of Canada’s most pressing issues and is impacting communities from coast to coast to coast. Ever wonder how it became a crisis or what can be done about it? Join us for a two-part webinar to explore and learn, featuring Dr.

The Drug Crisis Part 1 — How Did We Get Here?

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Online

The drug crisis is one of Canada’s most pressing issues and is impacting communities from coast to coast to coast. Ever wonder how it became a crisis or what can be done about it? Join us for a two-part webinar to explore and learn, featuring Dr.