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DrugHelpNet: A Lifeline for Female Drug Users in the midst of a pandemic

The theme of World Drug Day 2022 is ‘health and humanitarian crises’. To commemorate the Day, UNODC is highlighting its work on drug prevention and treatment around the world, particularly in crisis situations.  Nigeria, 24...

The search for resilience against drug use among youth in Colombia: Marla’s story

Drug use -- In the lead up to World Drug Day on 26 June 2022, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is highlighting its work on drug prevention and treatment around the...

EU Commissioner Nikola Schmidt visited the Refugee Center in Plovdiv-Bulgaria

He was in town for the Tenth Forum of Social Economy, reports TrafficNews. The European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nikola Schmidt visited on the 20th of June the Refugee Center in Plovdiv and...

Violence, rhetoric, hate speech, drive atrocity crimes in Ukraine and beyond, Security Council hears

The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide briefed the Security Council on Tuesday, reinforcing concerns already voiced by other senior UN officials in the chamber, over “the heightened risks” of sexual violence, and trafficking, which are “significantly impacting women and children”, following the Russian invasion of 24 February.

Rohingya Refugees: how to Prevent Drug Use and Trafficking

Building Stronger Families to Prevent Drug Use and Trafficking among Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

Ocean literacy and unlocking a revolution in ocean science solutions

The ocean holds the keys to an equitable and sustainable development path for all. This is the premise behind the UN Ocean Decade and it will be in the spotlight during several major international summits this year to promote ocean health, including the UN Ocean Conference, which is set to open soon in Lisbon, Portugal.

Russia‘s withdrawal from the World Tourism Organization: what does it mean for tourists

The head of Rostourism, Zarina Doguzova, promises that our tourists will continue to travel abroad, and travelers from other countries are waiting in Russia Now Russian tourism has other urgent tasks, says Lilia Sokolnikova from...

Osmani: There may be an agreement with Bulgaria tomorrow

Osmani also said, “The eyes of 18 million people are turned to Sofia” We are waiting to see how we will continue the negotiations with Bulgaria. Time is short, the eyes of 18 million people...

One step closer to global peace and security for all: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

Launch of the second UNOV/UNODC Strategy for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. Imagine a world with no crime or corruption

Lavrov says British and Moroccan men sentenced to death have committed crimes on the territory of the Donetsk People’s Republic

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on June 10, 2022 that two Britons and a Moroccan man sentenced to death on the previous day of death in the so-called Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) had...

Enhancing youth mainstreaming in crime prevention policies

The event was timely as it builds upon the work of the Kyoto Declaration in promoting more inclusive and holistic practices to assist Member States in crime prevention policies.

UK’s bid to export some refugees to Rwanda, ‘all wrong’, says UN refugee chief

UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, on Monday dismissed the British Government’s proposal to process United Kingdom-bound asylum seekers in Rwanda, describing the offshore deal between the two countries announced in April, as “all wrong”.

Customs authorities of Central Asia, Southern Caucasus and Pakistan unite against border control threats

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), 13 June 2022 - border control threats - Illicit drug trafficking and other forms of organized crime channelled through Afghanistan continue to cause major challenges for its neighbouring countries in Central Asia...

Mediterranean Sea journeys for migrants have grown more deadly: UNHCR

Migrants who risk their lives to cross the Mediterranean to Europe on flimsy boats often piloted by people-smugglers, are at greater risk of dying now than for years, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday.

Maritime students send special SOS: SAVE OUR OCEANS

More than 200 students from half a dozen different countries – lining up to spell out a clear message to the world: SAVE OUR OCEANS. 

Death sentence for Ukraine foreign fighters is a war crime: UN rights office

The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday condemned the death sentence handed down to three foreign fighters in Ukraine by a court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic. “Such trials against prisoners of war amount to a war crime,” said OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani.

Three new expert-led guides to combat crimes that affect the environment

Three new expert-led UNODC legislative guides to combat crimes that affect the environment Vienna (Austria), 10 June 2022 – “Wildlife and forest crime; crimes in the fisheries sector; illegal mining; and trafficking in precious metals,...

90 victims of human trafficking rescued at refugee camp in Malawi

The widespread exploitation of men, women, and children at a refugee camp in Malawi has been uncovered by the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Malawian Police Service.

UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking

UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking: 20 new NGO projects selected for emergency grants under the sixth grant cycle Vienna (Austria), 8 June 2022 - 20 projects proposed by specialized civil society organizations...

Zero waste: The Portuguese business turning leftover fish into dog treats

Zero waste: There’s no doubt that food loss and waste, has been undermining the sustainability of our food systems.

RUSSIA: Strasbourg rules Russia’s ban on Jehovah’s Witnesses in 2017 is unlawful

Jehovah’s Witnesses / ECtHR: Russia ordered to pay EUR 59,617,458 ($63,684,978 USD) for pecuniary damage (mainly seized property) and EUR 3,447,250 ($3,682,445 USD) in respect of non-pecuniary damage Information and text from: JW World Headquarters/HRWF (08.06.2022)...

Turkey has set 10 conditions for Sweden and Finland to join NATO

Ankara has set 10 conditions for Stockholm and Helsinki, the fulfillment of which could force the Turkish authorities to reconsider their attitude towards the membership of Sweden and Finland in NATO, the Yeni Safak...

Country programme for Pakistan 2022-2025: launch of the third phase

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime  launches third phase of Country Programme for Pakistan 2022-2025.“Given the complexity and international nature of illicit drug trafficking, no country can win this war alone,”

Council of Europe considering international human rights in mental health

Following strong and persistent criticism of a possible new legal instrument related to use of coercive measures in psychiatry, the decision-making body of the Council of Europe decided it needed further information on the...

WEA Secretary General discusses current global crises with UN Head

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Secretary-General Bishop Dr Thomas Schirrmacher led a delegation of WEA leaders in a recent meeting with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Mr. António Guterres at the UN headquarters in New...
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