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09/10/2024

Muhammad Galaev from Dagestan Green Crescent Shares Valuable Insights on His CND Experience at the Youth Advocacy Forum

On August 21, 2024, the 5th Youth Advocacy Forum was held, bringing together young participants aged 18-30 from various countries. The forum, which focused on the theme of "Electronic Cigarettes and Electronic Products" was also graced by the presence of representatives from different Green Crescent organizations. Among them, Muhammad Galaev, Head of the Youth Information Block at Dagestan Green Crescent, delivered a remarkable and insightful speech, drawing attention to his personal experiences. In his address, Mr. Galaev reflected on his participation in the 67th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), which was organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). He shared key moments from a particularly meaningful side event he attended, titled “The Role of Sports and Mental Health in Preventing Addiction.” His reflections underscored the importance of promoting mental well-being and encouraging active lifestyles as effective strategies in protecting individuals from substance abuse. Moreover, Mr. Galaev took the opportunity to express his heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering support provided by the International Federation of Green Crescent Societies during the CND. He emphasized how the Federation’s presence and contributions at such global platforms enhance the visibility of civil society’s role in advocating for healthier, addiction-free communities. The forum proved to be a significant platform for young advocates, allowing them to exchange experiences, raise awareness on pressing issues like electronic nicotine delivery systems, and discuss collaborative solutions aimed at preventing addiction in future generations.

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09/10/2024

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As the International Federation of Green Crescent, we believe in the importance of international cooperation and effective communication in addiction prevention. As addiction is a problem that transcends borders, cross-border meetings and communication platforms are of great value.

Cross-border meetings provide an opportunity to share best practices, exchange experiences and develop common strategies in addiction prevention. In these meetings, experts, policy makers, health professionals and civil society organizations from different countries come together to discuss challenges, successes and lessons learned regarding addiction prevention. In this way, global cooperation and solidarity are achieved and effective solutions are developed to prevent addiction.

Communication is the cornerstone of cross-border discussions. Good communication enables people with different cultures, languages and thought systems to come together and work towards a common goal. As the International Federation of Green Crescent, we offer various channels and platforms to facilitate and strengthen cross-border communication. These platforms are used to promote knowledge sharing, exchange experiences and strengthen international cooperation. These include webinars, video conferences, online discussion panels and knowledge sharing networks.

International cooperation and communication builds bridges, accelerates the flow of information and provides an opportunity to share the latest developments to enhance success in addiction prevention. This creates a strong network between countries and stakeholders, supporting the development and implementation of effective strategies in addiction prevention.

As the International Federation of Green Crescent, we continue to emphasize the importance of inter-country meetings and communication. We invite everyone to come together, share experiences and use effective communication channels to ensure global solidarity and cooperation against addictions. Working together, we can build a healthier and addiction-free world.