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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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UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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📣 Save the date! 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!
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United Nations Geneva
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#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.
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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 .
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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
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@UNODC
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Want to learn more about UNODC's role is in promoting crime prevention & criminal justice globally? Watch to learn more🎬 #CCPCJ33
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@UNODC
UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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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
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@GhadaFathiWaly
GhadaFathiWaly
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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@UNODC
UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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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 ⬇️
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@UN_News_Centre
UN News
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The illicit drug trade in the Sahel is soaring. So are sting operations. Read the latest from @UNODC in our Trafficking in the Sahel series. ⤵️
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UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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New drug combinations are a growing challenge for monitoring and treating drug use. More in the #WorldDrugReport
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@UNODC
UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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Learn about new & established markets, but also criminal actors & trafficking modalities in our Global Report on Cocaine 2023 ⬇️
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UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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“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 ⬇️
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@UNODC
UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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🚨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.
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GhadaFathiWaly
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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.
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UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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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.
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@UNODC
UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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Learn how the Gender and Human Rights Advisory Group @UNODCMexico is breaking barriers and empowering female prisoners through an innovative approach to vocational training:
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UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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🔔 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! ⬇️ Don't miss out! ¡Únete hoy mismo! 🚀
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