International Conference Wake-Up Drug-Free is the Key

International Conference Wake-Up Drug-Free is the Key

Join our conference and help safeguard children's right to grow up in a drug-free environment.

By OVOM - Rise4life - Courages Mothers

Date and time

March 20, 2025 · 9am - March 21, 2025 · 4:15pm CET

Location

Next Nature Museum (Evoluon)

1A Noord Brabantlaan 5652 LA Eindhoven Netherlands

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Day 1: Legal & Scientific Issues - Registration and Coffee.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome, Introduction and Information

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Analysis of Article 33 Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Roxana Stere

Roxana Stere is a researcher in the fields of human rights and organized crime with a focus on children rights and international drug control.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Did big money take over the UN on drug policy?

Stephan Dahlgren

A former Head of UNICEF Child Protection and a human rights researcher. Did big money take over the United Nations (UN) on drug policy? An examination of developments over the last 15 years. Includin...

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Coffee break

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Safeguarding children through Global Drug Prevention laws

Eze Eluchie, Esq

Eze Eluchie, Esq., Nigeria-based Human & Health Rights Attorney, Secretary of OVOM and head of the OVOM Legal committee Using the Instrumentality of international conventions to protect Children, the...

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Holding the marijuana/ cannabis industry accountable

David Evens

David Evens Attorney USA - Cannabis Industry Victims Education Lawyers CIVEL. Holding the marijuana/cannabis industry accountable. Pot shops, medical marijuana, nuisance, psychosis, addiction, conseq...

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Questions to speakers morning session

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch

The audience will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch, network and interact with OVOM Council members, MMNL, Rise4life and speakers during the lunch break.

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Needle Exchange Programs and Injecting Rooms: Critical Review of the Research

Mr Gary Christian

Mr Gary Christian, Prevention Researcher, Australia, Vice Chair and Head of the OVOM Scientific Committee, President and Senior Researcher for Drug Free Australia. Examining the correlation between e...

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Medical Marijuana vs. Recreational Cannabis: Navigating the Impact on Youth

Dr. John Redman

Dr. John Redman, USA Executive Director of CADFY (Community Alliances for Drug Free Youth. Topic: Medical Marijuana vs. Marijuana sold as a Commodity. What are the challenges and consequences to our...

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Tea Break

Closed coffeeshop chain experiment in the Netherlands.

Renée Besseling

Renée Besseling, the Netherlands, Chair of OVOM Topic: Closed coffeeshop chain experiment in the Netherlands. What is the story, how real is it, for Whom and Why?

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Panel discussion with today speakers

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Day 2: Prevention - Registration

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Youth Prevention Influencers (International Rotary Program)

Josephine (Jo) Baxte

Josephine (Jo) Baxter, - Rotary Action Group for Addiction Prevention (RAGAP). Executive Director of Drug Free Australia. Adviser and member of the OVOM Secretariat and OVOM Prevention Committee. Jo ...

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

How drugs affect the family

Mrs. Julie Rose

UK Head of the OVOM Financial Committee - author of the book 'Iternity'. Chairwomen of the Courageous Mothers of the Netherlands.

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Coffee Break

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

What we need to know about Cannabis.

Prof Stuart Reece Australia

Prof Stuart Reece Australia - The world's leading expert on cannabis population studies. Topic: What we need to know about Cannabis. Dr Reece will present the results of his 2,300 page book – which c...

11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Oviedo

Oviedo “THE DECLARATION OF OVIEDO: 2024 GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR INCORPORATING PREVENTION IN DRUG POLICIES” has 2,462 signing organizations

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Think when drugs come on your pad, what do you do.

Florence Onsando

Florence Onsando – International OVOM Council member for Africa. A Counseling psychologist and mental health advocate. WWCTU President, Kenyan chapter.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

How to unite regions with one message

Tony Parbudi

Tony Parbudi, Indonesia, International OVOM COUNCIL member, Pacific region Prevention will be our common future plan and this should be a worldwide one voice one message, drug free is the key.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Vaping

Dr. Michiel Bannier

Dr. Michiel Bannier is a Paediatric Pulmonologist at the MosaKids Children’s Hospital Maastricht., the Netherlands a member of the Dutch #doctorsraisealarm initiative he is committed to a nicotine fr...

2:30 PM - 2:00 PM (+1 day)

Tea Break

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

PANEL - debate, experts - press – politicians - youth

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Summary of the 2 days

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 day 7 hours

Welcome to the International Conference: Wake-Up, Drug-Free is the Key!

Join us on Thursday and/or Friday, March 20-21, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Next Nature Museum (Evoluon) the Netherlands for a day of insightful discussions and strategic planning. Together, let's recognize and protect the right to live free from the consequences of drug use in our communities.

Experts from around the world will gather to share their knowledge and experiences in drug prevention, offering valuable insights and practical solutions. This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and organizations dedicated to creating a drug-free place for children and their families.

Don't miss the chance to connect with others experts and explore ways to protect children's right to grow up in a drug-free environment. Your voice is crucial in shaping meaningful change and creating a positive impact on our communities and future generations. We look forward to seeing you there!

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OVOM - Rise4life - Courages Mothers

THERE IS NO HUMAN RIGHT TO USE DRUGS

Early bird discount
€80 – €190