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- Published: 26 June 2011
To mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse on June 26, a Tree of Hope dedicated to all those affected by drug problems worldwide was unveiled this Monday, June 27, 2011. This initiative is a joint effort of NGOs, members of Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs, UNODC, Austrian Federal government, the City of Vienna and the City Council for the Vienna School System.With a presence of 4 ambassadors, 2 ministers and rigorous support statements from H.E. Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova, the Chair of CND and Mr. Francis Maertens (picture),
Deputy Executive Director of UNODC, with both classic and rap musical performances, the event was launched in front of the entrance to the UN quarters in Vienna.The unveiling of the memorial was followed by the meeting of Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs, an organisation supporting NGOs in their work with the United Nations system on international drug policy, strategy and practice.
ECAD is a member of Vienna NGO Committee and has a place in the Board since 2010.