• News Archive
  • Simaster
  • Webmail
  • Directory
  • Crisis Center
  •  English
    • Indonesia
Universitas Gadjah Mada Universitas Gadjah Mada Universitas Gadjah Mada Universitas Gadjah Mada
  • Education
    • Doctoral dissertation
    • Inauguration of Professor
    • Graduation
  • Achievement
  • Research and Innovation
    • Research
    • Innovation
  • Campus Info
    • Cooperation
    • Seminar and Workshop
    • Student Community Service Program
    • Other
  • News Report
  • Home
  • News Report
  • UGM Professor Represents INCB at UN General Assembly

UGM Professor Represents INCB at UN General Assembly

  • 12 May 2016, 08:04 WIB
  • By: Marwati
  • 1850
Guru Besar FK UGM Mewakili INCB dalam Sesi Khusus Sidang Umum PBB

From April 19 to 21, UN General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) related to the world drug problem was held and attended by all UN member countries along with representatives from various international institutions. One of the scientists who participated in the event was Professor of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Sri Suryawati. She was present in her capacity as the First-Vice President of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), quasi-judicial agency under the office of the UN Secretary General in charge of guarding and monitoring the implementation of international conventions on narcotics, psychotropic substances and precursors in all countries of the world.

Suryawati who currently serves as Head of the Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Health Policy, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine UGM, has been in charge for almost a decade or two election periods in the INCB. She was elected member of the INCB due to her international experience in the field of drug management, essential drugs, drug policy, and the promotion of rational drug use in many countries.

During her career, Suryawati has held various important positions, such as the WHO Expert Advisory for Medicine Policy and Management since 1999, and member of various WHO Expert Committees such as the Expert Committee of Essential Medicines Selection(2000-2007) and Co-Chair of the Expert Committee on Drugs that Cause Addiction (2003-2006). Her last role raised her name and got her nominated in the election of members of the INCB.

Suryawati said that in the General Assembly which took place at the UN headquarters in New York, they discussed the efforts that need to be done to overcome drug problems in the world. All participants of the session agreed that the drug problem needs to be addressed not only by multiplying the national efforts, but also through the strengthening of international cooperation.

"This work is done based on a balanced approach, integrated, and scientific evidence, principle of shared responsibility, and on three international conventions that exist, namely the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961, the Convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1972, and the International Convention Precursor 1988," she said on Wednesday (11/5).

Specifically, these meetings resulted in various agreements which are recommendation on operational steps to reduce demand through prevention and treatment of people with addiction. In addition, there were also operational steps to reduce supply through the tightening and strengthening of international cooperation to deal with drug-related crime, money laundering, and judicial cooperation.

The meetings also produced an agreement guaranteeing the availability of narcotic, drugs and psychotropic substances needed for medical purposes with the supervision. Participants of the session also underlined the importance of response to all components of society who need medical help without any discrimination, especially vulnerable groups such as women, children, and people with addiction who are facing legal problems.

Related News

  • Dr. Sri Suryawati Elected Second Vice-President of INCB

    Monday,09 August 2010 - 14:41
  • UGM Student Participates in UN General Assembly Simulation in Scotland

    Friday,17 November 2017 - 15:59
  • Corruption Simplifies Access to Drug Trafficking

    Saturday,05 March 2011 - 20:15
  • UGM Students Attain 3 Achievements in Model UN in Thailand

    Thursday,02 March 2017 - 10:27
  • UGM Held JOINMUN 2012

    Friday,17 February 2012 - 13:02

News Releases

  • 18,964 UGM Students Receive Scholarships, Director of Student Affairs Says 20 January 2023
    Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) annually allocates hundreds
    Salma
  • Prof. Budi Setiadi Daryono Recounts Origin of His Apple Melon Cultivar 'Hikapel' 16 January 2023
    In 2012, a team of researchers from the UGM Facult
    Salma
  • UGM Graduate Fajar Kelana Named Top 20 International James Dyson Award Winner 13 January 2023
    Fajar Sidik Abdullah Kelana, an alumnus of UGM and
    Salma
  • Chemical Eng. Students Win International Youth Ideas Competition 05 January 2023
    UGM Chemical Engineering students Andhirta Rukmarata Chani
    Salma
  • UGM Secures IDR 67 Billion From 2022 Kedaireka Matching Fund, Most Among Other Universities 30 December 2022
    Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has topped the list of unive
    Salma

Event

No latest event at this time

Universitas Gadjah Mada
UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA
Bulaksumur Yogyakarta 55281
   info@ugm.ac.id
   +62 (274) 588688
   +62 (274) 565223
   +62 811 2869 988

PARTNERSHIP

  • Alumni
  • International Affairs

ABOUT UGM

  • Rector's Welcome
  • History
  • Vission and Mission
  • The Board of Executive
  • Management

VISIT UGM

  • Campus Map
  • Event

REGISTRATION

  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
  • Vocational School
  • Professional Program
  • International Program

© 2023 Universitas Gadjah Mada

PRIVACY POLICYCONTACT