5th Istanbul Initiative Summit

The Fifth Summit of the Istanbul Initiative took place on October 8-9, 2024. The event featured engaging discussions with over 30 NGO representatives from around the world.

Pin Location: Istanbul, Green Crescent Headquarters
date Date: October 8-9, 2024
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These dedicated NGO representatives, who have contributed to previous meetings of the Istanbul Initiative, have played a vital role in advancing both global and local prevention efforts and shaping the collective strategies discussed at the summit.

Eric Siervo
Eric Siervo

CADCA, USA

Monica Barzanti
Monica Barzanti

San Patrignano, Italy

Stig Erik Sorheim
Stig Erik Sorheim

EURAD, Norway

Regina Mattson
Regina Mattson

WFAD, Sweden

Dag Endal
Dag Endal

FORUT, Norway

Yasin Erol
Yasin Erol

Turkish Green Crescent Society, Türkiye

Irina Sergeyevna Green
Irina Sergeyevna Green

CADCA, USA

John Redman
John Redman

CADFY, USA

Christina Von S. Afridi
Christina Von S. Afridi

KKWAF, Pakistan

George Ochieng Odalo
George Ochieng Odalo

Slum Child Foundation, Kenya

Cressida De Witte
Cressida De Witte

WFAD, Sweden

Boro Goic
Boro Goic

RUN, Bosnia Herzegovina

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Istanbul Initiative Declaration
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The vast majority of the global population does not use illicit drugs and wants to live in communities free from drug-related harm, such as addiction. This silent majority supports drug prevention and investments in youth and other vulnerable populations to promote healthy behaviour, norms and environments to reach health and development for all.

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We, the representatives of the undersigned international and regional civil society organizations,

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Recognize that the use of alcohol, tobacco, narcotic drugs and other psychotropic substances causes health, social and economic harms to people, families, communities and societies at large and thus threatens sustainable development.

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Concerned with the health and welfare of humanity, having convened at the first assembly of the Istanbul Initiative to consider enhanced and urgent action to address the world drug problem, including substance and behavioral addictions.

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Member Organisations
Green Crescent
WFAD
SCAD
DPF
CADCA
VALD
Stijena Resoc
Sanpatrignano
Eurad
RUN
CADFY
Movendi
5th Istanbul
Initiative Summit

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2nd Istanbul
Initiative Summit

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Initiative Summit

The first Istanbul Initiative Summit took place on 10-11 June 2019. It was sponsored by the Green Crescent and co-sponsored by the Drug Policy Futures (DPF) as platform, which develops global strategies and lobbies for the prevention and recovery of Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling and Technology addictions for the future generations and the benefit of humanity.

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