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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The 33rd session of the Commission on Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice will take place from 13 - 17 May in
@UN_Vienna
& online.
Follow
#CCPCJ33
,
@CCPCJ
& UNODC to learn more about what the commission aims to achieve!
#Sahel
: Drug trafficking continues to hinder security, economic development and the rule of law while jeopardising public health - new report from
@UNODC
.
Corruption and money laundering are “major enablers” of drug trafficking, according to the report.
Ahlem Douzi from Tunisia, at
@MONUSCO
won the UN
#WomanTrailblazer
Award! 🌟
As the first female Military Technical Armament & Ammunition Expert, her role in investigating attacks against UN peacekeepers underscores the vital contribution of
#WomenInJustice
.
Integrity is a key component to an effective criminal justice system, yet corruption continues to undermine it.
Only through creating independent, ethical and transparent justice institutions are we able to achieve accountability.
Let's stand
#UnitedAgainstCorruption
.
#CCPCJ33
The number of detected trafficking victims globally, has fallen for the first time in 20 years.
The issue is as grave as ever, but the crime has become more hidden.
States must invest in proactively identifying and rescuing every victim to
#LeaveNoOneBehind
.
#EndHumanTrafficking
It gives me great pride to open
@UNODC
’s new Programme Office in Quito 🇪🇨 solidifying our commitment to Ecuador towards peace, justice & the rule of law.
Our expanded presence will enable tailored strategies, enhance regional cooperation & ensure greater impact on the ground.
Thank you Minister
@gabisommerfeld
for the warm welcome on my first visit to Ecuador.
I’m here to reaffirm
@UNODC
’s support in addressing organised crime and drug trafficking at a critical time for the country.
Together we’re committed to a safer future for all Ecuadorians.
The destruction of the world’s forests continues at an alarming rate.
UNODC is committed to combating forest crime and tackling illicit activities threatening our forests.
Through support to countries, we are safeguarding our planet's natural resources.
#endENVcrime
#UNForests
Setting up wildlife forensic labs in Asia and Africa, where illegal logging and wildlife crime pose series threats, helps protect our world’s biodiversity hotspots.
UNODC is dedicated to developing forensic capacity to prove and convict wildlife crime.
#EndWildlifeCrime
UNODC has developed the first UN comprehensive technical guide on the management of violent extremist prisoners and the prevention of radicalization to violence in prisons.
Check it out ⬇️
“The journey was scary,” admitted a 19-year-old Chin man from Myanmar describing his eight-day journey from Yangon to Kuala Lumpur.
Research shows tens of thousands from Myanmar and Southeast Asia are smuggled to, through, and from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand every year ⬇️
🚨In this week’s 60 seconds:
🔹
@GhadaFathiWaly
urges Security Council action on Haiti's violence and corruption.
🔹Report: Cocaine, cannabis resin, and opioids lead seized drugs in the Sahel.
🔹TRAC4TIP: UNODC initiative unites Latin American nations against human trafficking.
The past 15 years have seen 750+ attacks on environmental journalists for reporting on crimes against our planet such as illegal mining, poaching & wildlife trafficking.
This
#WorldPressFreedomDay
, we honor their bravery & call for their protection.
Their stories must be heard.
In 2024, 70% of 900+ of environmental journalists faced attacks, threats or pressure, just for doing their job, shining a spotlight on critical issues like poaching & animal trafficking.
On
#WorldPressFreedomDay
, we must demand accountability: their stories must be heard.
Learn how the Gender and Human Rights Advisory Group
@UNODCMexico
is breaking barriers and empowering female prisoners through an innovative approach to vocational training:
🔔 Attention Spanish speakers! Starting today, you can access:
▪️Events and activities, focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean.
▪️Reports.
▪️Job openings.
▪️And much more - all exclusively in Spanish on our new LinkedIn account! ⬇️
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