UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime assists Governments and others to roll back threats caused by drugs, transnational organized crime and terrorism
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2023 saw increasingly complex challenges from drugs, corruption, terrorism & organized crime.
UN Office on Drugs & Crime is stepping up responses in 150+ countries & territories.
Proud to reflect on our achievements last year, to deliver when it matters, where it matters: unodc.org/documents/Annu…
Justice must know gender.
From handbooks, to toolkits, UNODC has produced a wide range of resources on gender in the criminal justice system.
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#WomenInJustice
'Fisheries are the lifeblood of the Maldives,' says Maldives Customs Service Zoona Ahmed.
Stronger maritime law enforcement is key for the economic security of coastal communities.
Learn about our efforts to fight crime and corruption in the fisheries sector.
#UnitedAgainstCorruption #SIDS4
Congratulations to Major Radhika Sen from India on receiving the 2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for supporting the humanitarian needs of women and girls in the DRC.
On #PKDay , I salute her and the 76,000+ 🇺🇳 Peacekeepers working for peace around the world.
Discover 8 facts about human trafficking.
As the UN’s leading entity in the fight against this heinous crime, UNODC uncovers the truth.
From its global impact to its toll on victims, learn why we must #EndHumanTrafficking
How can we combat scams & trafficking for forced criminality?
In Southeast Asia, we've established an emergency response network to #EndHumanTrafficking
Curious to learn more? ➡️ bit.ly/3UI6Prw
New UN Office on Drugs & Crime research highlights the sheer scale of synthetic drug production and trafficking in East and #SoutheastAsia .
Access here: bit.ly/3QXsB9l #DrugTrafficking
The high-income countries’ waste problem exported to other countries fuels waste crime.
Learn why turning the tide in waste trafficking is crucial to prevent health hazards and environmental damage in receiving countries bit.ly/43DamLJ
#endENVcrime
To assist member states such as Bangladesh in tackling maritime crime, UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme has introduced the Integrated Training Package, a four-part training covering all stages of the criminal justice process.
Funded by US Dept of State INL & @Japan
I was proud to celebrate #AfricaDay w/ Amb. Johnson of Ghana.
As the first African to lead UNOV/UN Office on Drugs & Crime, I’m deeply committed to working with all African countries through our Strategic Vision for Africa & 540+ staff in 42 offices to help the continent reach its full potential.
Wildlife trafficking remains a massive issue, despite stricter laws and increased enforcement.
Discover how involving local communities, combating corruption, and reducing demand for illegal wildlife products can help fight it➡️ bit.ly/3UpwV2k
#EndWildlifeCrime
Traffickers rob children of their childhood.
35% of trafficking victims globally are children.
Cooperation between law enforcement and social services for the identification and protection of child victims of trafficking needs to be increased.
#EndHumanTrafficking
Corruption facilitates waste trafficking & illegal deforestation leading to biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation.
Tackling corruption is vital for achieving Global Goals.
#endENVcrime #UnitedAgainstCorruption