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A culture of peace and our responsibility

A culture of peace and our responsibility

UN shocking report: Diagnosed mental health problems in children

UN shocking report: Diagnosed mental health problems in children

Liberia’s Commerce Minister Diggs Outlines country’s Post WTO Accession Progress.

Liberia's Commerce Minister Diggs Outlines country's Post WTO Accession Progress.

Bulgarian President Radev to UN: Unprecedented global challenges require joint action by international community

Unprecedented global challenges require all countries to support more effective and coordinated action by the international community. Multilateral diplomacy is the key to our common future and there is no alternative. This was stated...

Hungary’s actions on Scientology “constitute[s] serious impediments to religious freedom and to the fulfillment … of religious minorities”

Scientology spoke at the United Nations Human Rights Council about Religious Discrimination in Hungary, and highlights letter with concerns from UN Special Rapporteurs on FORB, Privacy and Minority Issues On the occasion of the 48th...

France focuses on responsibility and solidarity in the face of global challenges

In his address to the UN General Assembly on Monday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian upheld multilateralism as the key to overcoming global challenges including conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. 

WHO backs Regeneron COVID-19 drug cocktail – with equal access, price cut 

The Regeneron antibody drug cocktail – casirivimab and imdevimab – has been added to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) list of treatments for COVID-19 patients, the UN agency said on Friday, before underscoring the need for lower prices and equitable distribution. 

Sharing good practices on addressing the COVID-19 impact on drug situation during the regional meetings of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

Sharing good practices on addressing the COVID-19 impact on drug situation during the regional meetings of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

Further cuts on food rations for refugees in Kenya as funds dry up

Further cuts on food rations for refugees in Kenya as funds dry up

UNODC supports Bosnia and Herzegovina in addressing violence against children

UNODC supports Bosnia and Herzegovina in addressing violence against children

Artificial intelligence risks to privacy demand urgent action – Bachelet

Artificial intelligence risks to privacy demand urgent action – Bachelet

5000 alcohol-related cancer deaths could be prevented every year by doubling alcohol taxes in the European Region, says WHO/Europe

An estimated 10 700 new cancer cases and 4850 alcohol-related cancer deaths could be avoided annually in the WHO European Region by doubling current excise duties on alcoholic beverages.

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...
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