Today we conclude Week 6/6 of the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, at Palais des Nations in Geneva.

MEET THE CENTRAL BANKERS Erickson is in charge of safety and security at the Bank’s Oshakati Branch, a role within the Bank's Currency Management and Banking Operations Department. Read more about the Bank's role here: bit.ly/4aHfcdp #Central_Bankers #BankofNamibia

Diplomat par excellence! Emilia Mkusa

On Sunday, world leaders will gather at UN Headquarters for the Summit of the Future. It will be a once-in-a-generation moment for them to demonstrate global solidarity for #OurCommonFuture. Follow the action: bit.ly/SotF2024

Day 1️⃣ of the symposium covers Situational awareness: Licit to illicit opioids – a changing marketplace. Topics include the US synthetic opioid crisis, toxicology testing, trends in Europe, and an overview of novel non-fentanyl opioids like nitazenes in Estonia. Stay tuned!

Today marks the start of our #SecurityDocumentExamination training In 🤝 UNODC Forensic Services 🤝 AIRCOP UNODC we are enhancing capacity of 16 front-line officers from 🇨🇷🇸🇻🇬🇹🇭🇳 to identify fraudulent travel documents that may be used in #syntheticdrug trafficking. 🙏 donor Foreign Policy CAN

Proud & grateful to see António Guterres highlighting UN Office on Drugs & Crime’s impactful work in Lao PDR. Through the Vanmai Coffee Cooperative, we’ve helped hundreds of families shift from opium to coffee farming, providing sustainable, licit incomes & brighter futures. unodc.org/unodc/frontpag…

Front line officers have seconds to make the right decision on document examination. We’re making sure they have the right skills, knowledge and tools to do just that! 🙏🏻 🤝🇨🇦Foreign Policy CAN we’ve launched the UNODC Forensic Services global Crime Scene & Document Examination training package 👇👇

🌍🚨Boosting safety in Colombia & Ecuador! UNODC experts delivered training in Buenaventura & Cartagena on safe handling of dangerous substances, incl. synthetic opioids. Customs officers practiced real-life container searches using proper PPE to manage potential exposure risks.

Today, far too many women still face discrimination. UNODC advocates for more #WomenInJustice and #WomenForJustice to promote effective, accountable and gender-responsive justice institutions that meet women’s specific needs. bit.ly/3JTWqBE

The mission is now to tackle the trafficking of synthetic drugs. #UNODC

Every year, countless lives are lost to organized crime. From human trafficking to illicit drugs and firearms, its impact is far-reaching. It’s time we pull together to push back and #StopOrganizedCrime.⬇️

Casted my vote for the Presidential and National Assembly elections at the Namibian Embassy and Permanent Mission in Vienna. I’m proud to participate in shaping our nation’s future!🗳️

Another successful partnership meeting! Thank you to our partners who have enabled the UN Office on Drugs & Crime Synthetic Drug Strategy to harness synergies, break down silos, & deliver the most effective responses to the global #synthetic drug problem. Learn more: syntheticdrugs.unodc.org

In a time of limited resources, donor coordination and alignment of priorities to drive impact is crucial for more impactful global responses. Thank you to all our donors for the enriching discussion and championing the work of the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy 🙏🏻 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇪🇬🇷🇺🇨🇳🇯🇵🇫🇮🇲🇽🇵🇰🇪🇨🇪🇺🇮🇹🇸🇻🇹🇷

🎥 2024 in Review! 🌍 This year, we tackled the global #syntheticdrug problem head-on, thanks to our partners, donors & stakeholders. But there’s more to do. Join us in 2025 as we launch new initiatives, partnerships & solutions. shorturl.at/rIdky

#Lookingback: On August 23rd, the United Nations in #Vienna officially celebrated its 45th anniversary. 🎉For 45 years #UNVienna has been a global hub for international cooperation. Find out more about the local organizations here: unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/about/…

70 years of the @‌UN Narcotics Laboratory 🧪🔬 Discover how the @‌unodc_lab in Vienna uses science to tackle the world drug problem and shape effective responses. Watch the video to learn more ⬇️

🌍🤝 Over 160 experts gathered at UN Office on Drugs & Crime HQ for the 2nd annual expert group meeting on the global #syntheticdrug problem. Through collaboration & shared best practices, we’re strengthening responses worldwide. Learn more: shorturl.at/y9rKf youtube.com/shorts/-A5RVaz…

What a radiant and historic dawn for Namibia @35 and a triumph for women who dare to dream! Happy Independence Day Motherland. Thank you for being exemplary! 🇳🇦 #Namibia #Independence #FirstWomanPresident