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Exploring the largest ocean reef restoration project in the Americas: ‘One Million Corals for Colombia’

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The marine treasures of Colombia are often overlooked, as the country is known more for its mountains and the colourful towns that dot its coffee region. But just below the waves, a vibrant undersea world with over a thousand square kilometres of coral reef awaits those who take the plunge.
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UNODC World Drug Report 2022 highlights trends on cannabis post-legalization, environmental impacts of illicit drugs, and drug use among women and youth

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Vienna (Austria), 27 June 2022 - Cannabis legalization in parts of the world appears to have accelerated daily use and related health impacts, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)’s World...
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Seafarers’ Day honours maritime journeys and voyages

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The United Nations has underlined its support for the men and women working at sea, whose immeasurable contributions help to keep global trade moving.
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DrugHelpNet: A Lifeline for Female Drug Users in the midst of a pandemic

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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...
America

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

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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...
Europe

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

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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.
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Rohingya Refugees: how to Prevent Drug Use and Trafficking

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Building Stronger Families to Prevent Drug Use and Trafficking among Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
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Ocean literacy and unlocking a revolution in ocean science solutions

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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.
Institutions

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

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

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

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

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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...
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Enhancing youth mainstreaming in crime prevention policies

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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.
Africa

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

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

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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...
Europe

Mediterranean Sea journeys for migrants have grown more deadly: UNHCR

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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.
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Maritime students send special SOS: SAVE OUR OCEANS

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

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

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

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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,...
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90 victims of human trafficking rescued at refugee camp in Malawi

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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.
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UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking

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

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Zero waste: There’s no doubt that food loss and waste, has been undermining the sustainability of our food systems.
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Country programme for Pakistan 2022-2025: launch of the third phase

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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,”
International

WEA Secretary General discusses current global crises with UN Head

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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...
Defense

Big scandal at the UN: The Russian representative left the meeting

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EU President Charles Michel accuses Russia of causing global food crisis with invasion of Ukraine Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzia has left a meeting of the World Security Council for Ukraine over...
Europe

Reports of sexual violence in Ukraine rising fast, Security Council hears

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Allegations of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine are mounting, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Monday, expressing regret over a stark discrepancy between that painful reality, and the global community’s ambition to end the use of rape as a weapon of war.
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