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UN Office on Drugs & Crime

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UN Office on Drugs & Crime

@UNODC

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime assists governments & others to roll back global threats posed by drugs, organized crime, corruption & terrorism

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Joined December 2008

UN Office on Drugs & Crime
@UNODC
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This week, 19 independent int'l experts are in Vienna for the 1st meeting of the new Expert Panel on global drug policy. Established in March, it will develop practical recommendations to support the 2029 review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. ow.ly/tJ7l50ZeavS
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Protecting marine biodiversity requires coordinated action. UNODC & @IUCN support the implementation of the agreement to protect marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) and strengthen the enforcement of marine protected areas. #OOC11 #endENVcrime
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Monica Juma
@Monica_Juma_
Jun 17
Today, I met with the 19-member Expert Panel on global drug policy established by Member States at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, to inform the preparations for the 2029 review of global drug policy. Co-Chaired by Allan Rock and Natalie Morris-Sharma, the panel brings
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Victims of human trafficking are often coerced into online scams or drug smuggling by organized crime. More than 8% of all victims are forced to commit criminal acts. Ending the exploitation starts with not punishing victims for crimes they were forced to commit.
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Jun 17
Migrants fleeing violence or seeking better opportunities often turn to smugglers, risking dangerous journeys and exploitation. UNODC works with governments to dismantle smuggling networks and strengthen protections for migrants at risk. bit.ly/4sWARrl
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Roughly two-thirds of the world's ocean lies beyond national borders and belongs to no single country. Protecting these shared waters requires countries to improve maritime law enforcement and work together against organized crime that exploits the ocean. #OOC11 #endENVcrime
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UN News
@UN_News_Centre
Jun 17
Criminal networks move faster, farther and smarter than ever. Monica Juma steps in to lead @UNODC, calling for stronger global cooperation to tackle corruption, trafficking, terrorism and tech‑driven crime.
Monica Juma: Steering global cooperation at a time of converging threats
From news.un.org
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UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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Jun 17
"We make do with what we have.” For decades, the National Police Service Training College in Kiganjo has led Kenya’s police learning with limited resources and outdated equipment. Learn how UNODC is supporting modernizing Kenya’s oldest police college: ow.ly/xbVa50Zcjey
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The ocean’s vastness and weak governance make it vulnerable to organized crime, threatening biodiversity, economies and security. Tackling these risks requires coordinated law enforcement and justice systems equipped to hold offenders accountable. #OOC11 #endENVcrime
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📢 Save the date Join practitioners and experts advancing efforts to counter the criminal use of cryptoassets. 📅 15–16 September 📌 Luxembourg Register now bit.ly/3SchNrt More information: bit.ly/4v4X8UW @Europol @BaselInstitute
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Jun 15
From training to impact! 13 kg of illegal gold worth more than USD 2 million was seized in Brazil, one of the largest gold seizures this year. By strengthening frontline capacities, UNODC is helping protect the Amazon’s natural resources and fight organized crime.
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Cultural property trafficking threatens shared heritage and fuels organized crime. With support from Türkiye @TCKulturTurizm, UNODC has launched a new initiative to strengthen regional cooperation and help tackle trafficking in cultural property. ow.ly/w6LI50ZbI6P
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Technology is making fraud more sophisticated and harder to detect. Generative AI and chatbots enable criminals to impersonate trusted individuals using realistic text, images, audio and video, luring victims into romance or investment scams. Stay alert.
Learn more about fraud
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