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June 26, 2025

Statement by Prof. Sevil Atasoy, President of the International Narcotics Control Board for the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

On this International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) reaffirms its commitment to supporting governments in their efforts to prevent drug abuse, ensure access to evidence-based treatment, and prevent and address drug trafficking. ....[Read more]

June 18, 2025

In remembrance - Ambassador Melvyn Levitsky

VIENNA, 18 June 2025 - The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) mourns the passing of Ambassador Melvyn Levitsky, who served as a Member of the Board from 2003 to 2012...[Read more] 

June 11, 2025

INCB President Professor Sevil Atasoy highlights INCB’s impact on availability of controlled medicines and drug trafficking to Economic and Social Council

NEW YORK/VIENNA, 11 June (UN Information Service) - The President of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), Professor Sevil Atasoy, presented the Board's 2024 reports to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on Tuesday at United Nations Headquarters in New York.....[Read more]

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