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International Day of Peace 2021: the Geneva PeaceTalks, 21 September

International Day of Peace 2021: the Geneva PeaceTalks, 21 September

State of the EU: fight against COVID-19, recovery, climate and external policy

State of the EU: fight against COVID-19, recovery, climate and external policy

Conference on the Future of Europe: how to follow the European Citizens’ Panels

Media are invited to the sessions of the European Citizens’ Panels, with the first 200-citizen meeting taking place on 17 - 19 September in Strasbourg.

Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP

Opening – September plenary session | News | European Parliament

Opening - September plenary session | News | European Parliament

European Commission ready to issue € 250 billion green bonds to NextGenerationEU

The European Commission today adopted an independently valued framework for green bonds, thus taking a step forward in issuing up to € 250 billion in green bonds, or 30% of the total issue of...

71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe

Health ministers, heads of state and government, and other dignitaries, meet virtually to address key pan-European Region health challenges Ministers of health and representatives from 53 countries across the WHO European Region will meet virtually...

EP survey: Recovery funds should only go to countries respecting Rule of Law

In the latest public opinion survey, four out of five respondents (81%) say the EU should only provide funds to Member States that respect the rule of law and democratic values.

Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP

First Global Parliamentary Summit on Counter-Terrorism

PRESS RELEASE First Global Parliamentary Summit on Counter-Terrorism Parliamentarians at the forefront of terrorism prevention, peace-buildingand securing a better future for victims of terrorism VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 9 SEPTEMBER 2021 Legislators from around the world met in Vienna, Austria...

Container Control Programme launches pioneering Women’s Professional Development Programme

The UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme’s Women’s Network launched a professional development training course for women customs officers which it has delivered in partnership with the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Royal Melbourne Institute...

Conference on the Future of Europe: European Citizens’ Panels set to start

The European Citizens’ Panels will kick off their deliberations with the first 200-citizen meeting between 17 and 19 September in Strasbourg.

Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP

UNODC launches publication series ‘Cocaine Insights’

Vienna, 7 September 2021 - With well-defined locations of production in South America, and large consumer markets in both the Americas and Europe, the cocaine market and the global trafficking routes present a real...

Women at the centre: From confronting the pandemic

"We need you more than ever" UNODC Executive Director tells Women Speakers of Parliament in keynote speech Ghada Waly Director-General/Executive Director Keynote address to the 13th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament Women at the centre: From confronting...

With the support of the EU, UNODC presented the Coca Crop Monitoring Survey Report 2020

© UNODC La Paz/Vienna, 1 September 2021 - With funding from the European Union, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia presented yesterday in...

Share Facts, Save lives on International Overdose Awareness Day

© UNODC Vienna (Austria), 31 August 2021 – International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is an opportunity to commemorate those who have lost their lives, to acknowledge the grief of families and friends left behind, to...

UNODC and Japan to further cooperation to promote justice and the rule of law

© UNODC VIENNA, 27 August – At a virtual meeting today, the UNODC Executive Director, Ms. Ghada Waly, and Japan’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Policy Mr. OKANO Masataka agreed on a revised UNODC-Japan Joint Action...

UNODC expands work with national law enforcement academies in Southeast Asia to mitigate long-term impacts of COVID-19

© UNODC Bangkok (Thailand), 23 August 2021 – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, UNODC has adapted how it delivers trainings and is adopting new strategies to train law enforcement officers across Southeast Asia. Through agreements with...

States have the primary responsibility to … protect the human rights of religious minorities

Today we honour and remember the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief. Across the world, we continue to witness a rise in hate speech, intolerance, and even physical violence and attacks...

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief | 22 August

Human Rights Related to Freedom of Religion or Belief Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent, interrelated and...

Use of Coercive Measures in Psychiatry: the case of Denmark

Denial of being listened to including in very personal matters, subjected to the use of force against oneself, coercion, deprivation of liberty, and bodily and mental harm or abuse are subjects one does not...

UNODC stands with young people to promote meaningful youth engagement

Vienna (Austria), 12 August 2021 - Across its programmatic work, UNODC stands with young people to promote meaningful youth engagement to enhance the rule of law and promote healthy behaviours. Indeed, empowering young people...

20 years of UN Firearms Protocol and Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) shed light on way forward

Vienna (Austria), 9 August 2021 – As 2021 marks the 20th Anniversary of the UN Firearms Protocol and the Programme of Action (PoA) on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), UNODC, jointly with the...

Munich condemned by Bavarian Admin Court for discriminating a member of Scientology

The City is now obliged to grant an eBike to a member of this Church. According to the court, the German Constitution protects Scientologists - Practice of the City of Munich violates religious freedom and...

UNODC and Siemens AG strengthen partnership for business integrity

Vienna (Austria), 2 August 2021 - The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Siemens AG signed a funding agreement worth US$ 4 million to strengthen business integrity. The sum represents the largest...

“Victims´ Voices Lead the Way”: Karly Church

Karly had just arrived in a new city, she was homeless. She had no family or social support system and battled a serious drug addiction. This is when she met her traffickers. “They took...

Farmers the ‘lifeblood of our food systems’, deputy UN chief highlights, ahead of key summit

Farmers, especially women and indigenous people, work tirelessly to put food on our tables. UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed met on Saturday women producers at a farmers’ market in Circo Massimo, Rome, ahead of the Food Systems Pre-Summit taking place next week.
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