The Vienna International Centre is a symbol of multilateralism & an important home for the United Nations. Here, diplomats & UN staff work for a safer, more equal & more peaceful world. #UNVienna celebrates 45 years of the VIC with a special piece of art on peace & our common future.

Building Capacities, Strengthening Prevention! Supported by US US Dept of State INL, UN Office on Drugs & Crime in collaboration with National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) trained 26 #policymakers of India & Maldives-from health, justice, police & other sectors-on the nature, prevention & treatment of drug use disorders. UNODC Prevention Treatment Rehabilitation Section

Experts delved into psychosocial drug interventions, mental health, international drug prevention standards and the unique needs of vulnerable groups. This training is a testament to the power of regional exchange and collaboration!✨ #StrongerTogether

Insightful perspectives from Ms. Anja Busse (UNODC Prevention Treatment Rehabilitation Section), Dr. Anju Dhawan (AIIMS, New Delhi eNDDTC AIIMS) and Mr. Manoj Hatoj (National Institute of Social Defence (NISD)) emphasized the importance of a united, evidence-based approach to prevent and treat drug use disorders.

"To be effective, drug use prevention and drug use disorder treatment systems should be considered as an integral part of broader health, social care, and community services," said Marco Teixeira UN Office on Drugs & Crime Regional Representative for South Asia, emphasising #PreventionFirst!

.United Nations ESCAP Executive Secretary Armida Alisjahbana Armida Alisjahbana concluded her visit to India this week with a visit to the UN House, where she was welcomed by Shombi Sharp #UNRC🇮🇳 Ms Alisjahbana met the UN Country Team & spoke about United Nations ESCAP's work with 🇮🇳 on delivering for the #SDGs

Drug dependence is not a choice - It has never been It can be prevented & properly addressed to improve life & well-being #TogetherWeCan #EndOverdose & #SaveLives on Int'l Overdose Awareness Day #IOAD! More info: bit.ly/2SfleMF #IOAD2024 #SOSInitiative International Overdose Awareness Day

In 2022, around 30 million people used amphetamines. Synthetic drug production is highly adaptable, requiring often inexpensive chemicals and minimal land or labor, making it easily scalable and mobile. Discover more in our #WorldDrugReport: bit.ly/DrugReport2024

Young people are 'integrity guardians." Using vlogs as a tool for creative expression, 62 students from 8 #RiseUp4Peace partner schools collaborated & led a peer dialogue on the impact of #corruption on society, emphasising the need to act with ethics & collective action.

When education meets inter-generational dialogue, powerful lessons on peace and resilience are learnt. This thoughtful conversation on mental health between Khyati, a #RiseUp4Peace champion from India’s Guwahati & her grandmother is a shining example of why family bonds matter!

Our youth = our future. Learn more about how UNODC works to ensure that every child & young person is better served and protected. bit.ly/UNODC_Youth

Prisoners are part of our communities, and what happens in prisons impacts us all. Join us in advocating for fair and humane treatment of prisoners everywhere. When #PrisonersMatter, our communities thrive.

Injecting drugs poses serious health risks—and can spread diseases! At the national consultation on substance use disorders in India, UNODC South Asia Representative Marco Teixeira presented insights from the #WorldDrugReport2024 & shared good practices in prevention & treatment.

On #TeachersDay, we celebrate educators as the torchbearers of peace, lawfulness & integrity, shaping young minds in building a just society. Through #RiseUp4Peace, we stand committed to advance efforts to mainstream education on these values, empowering the next generation.🌍📚

Glad to join the national consultation on substance use disorders in India today. The UN Office on Drugs & Crime #WorldDrugReport2024 offers crucial insights that will help guide our collective efforts in prevention and treatment. Together, we can address the serious risks posed by injecting drugs.

The Embassy of Colombia express its deepest gratitude to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for organizing this seminar, which highlights the most relevant topics and the most promising perspectives of our bilateral relation.🇮🇳🇨🇴 (3/3)

Joining a panel dialogue with experts from WHO, UNAIDS, NDDTC, and PWUD/PWID, UNODC South Asia Representative Marco Teixeira emphasized the importance of a holistic, patient-centric approach to substance use disorders, focusing on the continuum of care and harm reduction.

“If we do not use wildlife forensics, criminals will walk free.” Armand explains why wildlife forensics is crucial for successfully prosecuting wildlife crime ⬇️ #EndWildlifeCrime

📢 Urgent progress is needed on #SDG16! Peace, justice, and inclusion are essential for achieving all other #SDGs. Governments must take swift, informed action to reverse current negative trends. More about #SDG16 and the progress we are making at #HLPF: bit.ly/3Y7oKv5

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