UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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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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Out now!. The 2025 #WorldDrugReport presents the latest info on drug use, production and trafficking. Go behind the data & analysis⬇️.
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When our seas are safe, so are we. UNODC works to protect trade routes, preserve marine ecosystems and support global stability. 🚢➡️
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RT @GhadaFathiWaly: The Gulf of Guinea faces serious threats from piracy, trafficking & maritime crime. With EU support, @UNODC trained 3….
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RT @UN_SSR: Read our newly released croSSRoads module on #TransnationalOrganizedCrime(TOC) and #SecuritySectorReform: 👉.
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"There is no future for anyone in a corrupt world.". Eduardo, our #YouthLED Integrity Advisory Board member, urges us to stand #UnitedAgainstCorruption, uphold strong values, and collaborate with young people to build a future rooted in integrity.
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Wild animals carry diseases that can spread to humans when habitat loss or trafficking brings them closer to urban areas. The SAFE project worked to prevent the risk of future pandemics by strengthening regulations and law enforcement: #WorldZoonosesDay
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Bribing officials, bypassing regulations and using shell companies enable illegal gold to enter global markets. Targeted law enforcement, intelligence sharing and strong corporate due diligence are key to dismantling criminal networks. #endENVcrime
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🚢 Across 109 countries and 17 time zones. UNODC is helping to fight crimes at sea through prevention, investigation, prosecution and more, advancing regional cooperation and info sharing across the globe. ➡️
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45 students in Malta & Ethiopia came together during UNODC’s first Connecting Classrooms session to talk about honesty, fairness and standing up to corruption. Their exchange built understanding and inspired a shared commitment to doing the right thing. #UnitedAgainstCorruption.
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"Armed gangs in Haiti are expanding their reach, adapting their tactics, and dismantling what remains of the rule of law.". @GhadaFathiWaly briefed the @UN Security Council on Haiti, urging action to stop arms trafficking and support justice reform.
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Global trade hit $33 trillion in 2024. And the backbone of this trade? Seaports and airports. But the same air, sea and land routes that drive growth are also used by criminal groups to smuggle drugs, weapons & more. Learn how UNODC protects global trade & keeps borders secure:.
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RT @UN_News_Centre: In #Haiti, “as gang control expands, the state’s capacity to govern is rapidly shrinking, with social, economic, and se….
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RT @GhadaFathiWaly: I briefed the @UN Security Council on Haiti’s dire security crisis, as gangs expand & adapt. I called for urgent scal….
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A future that works for everyone starts with finance that works for everyone. At #FFD4, UNODC presents 3 initiatives to address illicit flows & strengthen the integrity of financial systems. Learn more about a smarter approach to #FinancingOurFuture ⬇️. #UnitedAgainstCorruption.
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Transnational organized crime in Southeast Asia is evolving faster than ever, driven by emerging tech. Cyber scam centres, AI-driven operations & illicit online marketplaces are fueling industrial-scale money laundering, trafficking & more. More detail in UNODC's new report:.
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RT @UN_News_Centre: Tuesday marks 50 years of #CITES, the global agreement protecting wildlife from trade-driven extinction. With over 40,….
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New synthetic opioids are rapidly emerging. Highly potent nitazenes now make up nearly half of all reported new opioid substances. These pose a growing threat in several countries. Learn more in the #WorldDrugReport:.
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Over 60% of the world is connected to the internet. As the digital world grows, so do its risks and threats. The UN Convention against Cybercrime was created to help fight these dangers. Learn why this new convention is important:
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Drug use costs lives—directly and indirectly, it has caused over 460,000 deaths in 2021 alone. Yet only 1 in 12 people with a drug use disorder received treatment in 2023. The #WorldDrugReport urges action: invest in health, reduce stigma and protect communities.
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Mismanagement of plastic waste has severe health and environmental impacts. Penalties in most countries are weak. UNODC strengthens laws and enforcement to combat waste trafficking #endENVcrime
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Global cocaine seizures hit a record in 2023. 📈 68% more seized since 2019. 👥 25M people used cocaine in 2023 — up from 17M in 2013. Learn more in the 2025 #WorldDrugReport:.
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