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@UNODC’s Office for Eastern Africa supporting peace & security by making the region safer from drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism.
Eastern Africa
Joined August 2015
This World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, let’s step up the fight against organized crime driving exploitation. Inform yourself. Take action. Join the fight. Find out more about this year’s theme: . #EndHumanTrafficking
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RT @LDC_Uganda: The Head of Office UNODC Kampala @LesaNyambe, Program Manager, @deevahmuk and the Associate Program Officer paid a courtesy….
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Today, UNODC 🇺🇬 met with the Director @LDC_Uganda and the Legal Aid Clinic team to deepen collaboration. We also handed over essential equipment to strengthen legal aid services in Eastern Uganda — reinforcing our commitment to justice and human rights for all.
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Uganda loses USD 500 million annually in illicit financial flows. UNODC 🇺🇬 is working with law enforcement partners under the 🇪🇺-🇺🇬 Forest Programme to strengthen financial investigations on forest crimes. Partners will undergo a training of trainers course in the next months.
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UNODC in 🇺🇬, in partnership with @UHRC_UGANDA, has trained all Commission staff on integrating human rights into 🇺🇬’s response to violent extremism. This final training spotlighted key concepts & underscored the vital role of women, youth & religious leaders in preventing VE.
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RT @diplomatical05: Yesterday, ID was privileged to be hosted by @UNODC to discuss avenues of cooperation as we keep committing to "Domesti….
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Today, we had an engaging meeting with @diplomatical05. A key takeaway was the importance of localizing international initiatives to ensure relevance, and recognizing the critical role of youth—particularly students—in shaping future partnerships and driving sustainable change.
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Today, #PLEADYetu joined @ODPP_KE's launch of the Guidelines on Prosecution of Corruption and Economic Crimes 2025, which standardize the handling of corruption cases while sealing loopholes and minimizing delays. Funded by the @EUinKenya 🇪🇺🇰🇪. #HakiNaUsawa #SDG16 #EUinKenya
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Illicit drugs pose serious threats to public health & national security. UNODC is working w/ @NACADAKenya to enhance field testing of drugs & their precursors to close a major gap in national forensic capabilities for drug control.@unodc_lab @UNODC_MCP .
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Each kit has the capacity to conduct up to 500 tests, providing a much-needed resource to enforcement and laboratory teams.
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UNODC gathered Uganda, Sierra Leone, Somalia & South Sudan authorities for a Corruption Risk Management (CRM) study tour to Kenya. Focused on South-South cooperation, the visit will encourage learning on the CRM methodology to prevent & mitigate corruption risks across sectors.
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This week, Uganda’s National Anti-Wildlife Crime Coordination Task Force is in Kikuube District, meeting with communities around Bugoma Central Forest Reserve to raise awareness on conserving biodiversity. We are building stronger local action to protect 🇺🇬’s wildlife & forests.
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RT @Kenyajudiciary: Today, Hon. Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah B Mokaya, CBS, hosted high-level government delegations from Si….
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Strong collaboration with local leadership is key! UNODC 🇺🇬 met with the RDC Buvuma & RDC Jinja to discuss ongoing support and future strategies to strengthen governance, security, and justice at the district level.
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@UNODC_EA supported @MOJEthiopia Attorney General's Division to train 32 federal prosecutors in 🇪🇹 to familiarize with the newly adopted Asset Recovery Proclamation, its implementation manual & the law's linkage to existing laws addressing money laundering & terrorism financing.
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RT @UNODC_MCP: Gender inclusion drives stronger justice and lasting growth. At #TICAD2025, @unodc_mcp reaffirmed its commitment to advancin….
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UNODC was pleased to participate in a dialogue on rights of persons with mental illness in 🇺🇬's justice system by @PRIinAfrica. ▶️ @LesaNyambe moderated a panel on prevention, treatment & diversion. ▶️ Boniface Wilunda discussed prison health & alternatives to incarceration.
Today, we are hosting National Dialogue on promoting the rights of persons with mental illness in Uganda's criminal justice system with a theme: Strengthening Collaboration & Partnership for Better Mental Health Services in Uganda's Criminal Justice System. #MentalHealthAndTheLaw
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RT @PRIinAfrica: Mr. Boniface Wilunda, Head-Health and Social Development UNODC Kenya presents on Upholding International Standards: Advanc….
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