The Council of Europe’s International Co-operation Group on Drugs and Addictions (Pompidou Group) will mark its 50th anniversary in Paris (Pompidou Centre) on 28 October at an event that will look back over its history and successes, while also highlighting the importance of placing human rights at the heart of drug policies.
The Pompidou Group, which is named after the former French President who initiated its creation, provides tools that help decision-makers to implement effective measures to reduce drug trafficking, better treat substance use disorders and address the related negative impacts in society. The year of 2021 has been a turning point for the Pompidou Group in this respect, with the adoption of its new status that includes addictions as a more general issue in its action.
The celebration of the 50th anniversary of Pompidou Group will bring together over 100 high-level representatives of member States, Permanent Correspondents of the Group, and representatives of partner Organizations.
This will also be an occasion to honour the winners of the 2021 European Drug Prevention Prize, a prize which is awarded for addiction prevention projects involving young people at the planning, implementation or evaluation phase.
More information:
- Programme
- Follow the event live
- Testimonials
- 50 years of the Pompidou Group (anniversary webpage)
- Pompidou Group’s website
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