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Antonio Guterres · SwedenFollowing the resignation of Mrs Ghada Waly as the Executive Director of the UNODC*, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, is repsonsible for the appointment of her successor. In the current global developments and insecurities, it is essential to ensure and include the focus on drug-demand reductions alongside with supply reduction. Hence, we shared our Urgent Appeal with Mr António Guterres on August 11th, highlight…Read Article
Urgent Appeal to Mr António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations - World Federation Against Drugs

Quetta · QuettaWe want to send out heartfelt congratulations to our member Hameed Ulmehdi, leader of the Community Development & Entrepreneurship Foundation,CDeF, in Quetta, Pakistan since 2013 for the receipt of the Community Development Award. This international recognition was presented during the Community Development Society (CDS) Annual Conference between 6-9 July 2025. The award recognises a broad range of roles in community development including teachi…Read Article
Congratulations to Hameed Ulmehdi for the Receipt of the CDS Award - World Federation Against Drugs

Sweden · SwedenOn July 30th, together with Drug Free America Foundation, we hosted the webinar “Synthetic Storm – Confronting the Global Crisis of Illicit Fentanyl and Emerging Drugs”. Our panel of expers dove into the escalating threat of illicitly manufactured fentanyl and other synthetic substances while examining the scope of the crisis, its impact on communities, and the strategies to be deployed. Rewatch the webinar today!
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