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Regional Exercise on Strengthening Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean.

29 February 2024

The vast expanse of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) presents opportunities and challenges for the countries in the region...

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Improving Port Security in Eastern and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean: Overview of 2023.

29 February 2024

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) provided assistance to stakeholders responsible for port security...

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Improving Maritime Rule Of Law In Madagascar

22 December 2023

Madagascar is the largest island in the Indian Ocean and has 5000 kilometres (km) of coastline and an Exclusive Economic Zone...

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UNODC Trains Law Enforcement Authorities to Tackle Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in the High-Stakes Precious Metals and Stones Industry.

19 December 2023

Illicit financial flows (IFFs) have a well-documented negative impact on economic development, particularly in the mining sector...

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Harmonising Efforts for Sustainable Fishing in Somalia.

18 December 2023

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC GMCP), in partnership...

UNODC wildlife timber Malawi Kenya Tanzania Uganda

Enhancing Financial Investigation Capabilities Of Law Enforcement Agencies To Combat Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing.

4 December 2023

It is imperative to comprehend the driving forces behind money laundering and terrorism financing...

Strengthening Port Security in Eastern and Southern Africa

Strengthening Port Security in Eastern and Southern Africa.

29 November 2023

‘In Comoros, we have cases of trafficking, including human, drugs, and wildlife trafficking from Tanzania...

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Strengthening Port Security In Port Louis, Mauritius.

22 September 2023

Mauritius's shipping and port infrastructure is vital for its national economy as a small island highly dependent on international trade ...

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Engine Maintenance to Support Maritime Operations in Kenya.

4 – 14 September 2023

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC GMCP) has supported...

UNODC wildlife timber Malawi Kenya Tanzania Uganda

Supporting Regional Collaboration In The Maritime Domain Through South-South Cooperation.

05 September 2023

UNODC, through its Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) aims to promote maritime information sharing and operational cooperation ...

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Strengthening law enforcement to safeguard marine protected areas in Madagascar.

23 August 2023

The Indian Ocean is a strategic hotspot for illegal activities connected to fisheries. These activities have significant economic and ...

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Integrated response to maritime crimes in Comoros.

8 to 17 August 2023

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC GMCP) delivered an integrated...

UNODC wildlife timber Malawi Kenya Tanzania Uganda

UNODC supports women in the maritime sector

3 July 2023

As requested by Security Council resolution 2662, the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC GMCP)...

UNODC wildlife timber Malawi Kenya Tanzania Uganda

To prosecute or not to prosecute? A question for Tanzanian prosecutors working on wildlife crime

11 - 13 July 2023

The decision to charge is the foundation of any prosecution service. The exercise of discretion in making a decision to charge must be ...

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Alternative Justice System as a Catalyst for Advancing Access to Justice in Kenya

26 - 28 June 2023

The second Alternative Justice System (AJS) Conference marked a key turning point in the quest...

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Launch of the Child Justice and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Strategies

26 June 2023

TheChild Justice and Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) Strategies, Convicted ....

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UNODC simulated trial supports prosecution of maritime crimes.

12-16 June 2023

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC GMCP) held its second simulated trial in Kenya at Kahawa Law Court ..

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UNODC Qualifies Officers as Instructors

08 June 2023

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC GMCP) has been at the forefront of efforts to combat maritime crimes in Somalia ..

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Promoting effective delivery of services through green justice

05 June 2023

The Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery in Kenya (PLEAD), a project funded by the European Union and co-implemented ..

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Disrupting Arms Trafficking in Somali Waters

31 May 2023

Across the Gulf of Aden, weapons are reportedly illegally trafficked to terrorist and organized criminal groups in Somalia..

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Qualifying Boarding Officers to Combat Maritime Crime in Kenya

29 May 2023

To help protect Kenya’s territorial waters, UNODC has qualified boarding officers from the Kenya Coast Guard ..

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Female Prisoners Gain Skills through UNODC Vocational Training.

18 May 2023

Incarceration is a challenging experience for anyone, perhaps more so for women in developing countries ..

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Launch of the Report on Corruption and Unethical Conduct in the Kenyan Health Care Projects

17 May 2023

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) launched a report on the status of ...

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Launch of the Second Phase of the Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery in Kenya (PLEAD II) to Enhance Justice Reforms

10 May 2023

Justice actors, the European Union, UN Agencies, and civil society organisations ...

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Seychelles police force benefits from UNODC maritime training

28 April 2023

“I found the course to be very fruitful and effective both in theory and in practice”. That’s the opinion of Ralph Agathine ....

UNODC wildlife timber Malawi Kenya Tanzania Uganda

Enhancing the Capacity of Children Officers in Kenya to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism

20 April 2023

The curriculum and manual for training children officers on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE)...

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Mobilizing Strategic Action with the Kenya Coast Guard Service

March 2023

In partnership with the Danish National Police (DNP), UNODC hosted an executive leadership seminar with senior managers of the Kenya Coast Guard Service...

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Responding to Drug Trafficking along the Kenyan Coast

March 2023

For decades, heroin produced from poppy grown in Afghanistan has been trafficked from ports along the Makran coast of Iran and Pakistan...

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Tackling Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing in Somalia

March 2023

With the longest coastline in continental Africa and vast marine resources...

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Enhancing Coordinated Management of the Kenya-Somalia Border

March 2023

Led by the Government of Kenya, UNODC supported the development of the Roadmap for Enhanced Inter-Agency Cooperation...

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Empowering Women in the Somaliland Coast Guard

March 2023

Since her childhood, Capt. Zuhuur dreamed of being a law enforcement officer...

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UNODC is promoting collaborative maritime information sharing in the Indian Ocean West

February 2023

UNODC’s Global Maritime Crime Programme hosted the first leg of a week-long study tour to Madagascar and Seychelles...

UNODC wildlife timber Malawi Kenya Tanzania Uganda

New eLearning Course to Forensically Examine Charcoal

February 2023

To support the implementation of the United Nations (UN) ban on charcoal exports from Somalia...

UNODC wildlife timber Malawi Kenya Tanzania Uganda

The impact of UNODC-led training events: Participants halt illegal fishing during training exercise

January 2023

The impact of UNODC-led training events: Participants halt illegal fishing during training exercise...

UNODC wildlife timber Malawi Kenya Tanzania Uganda

Skills for Future: Rehabilitation of Female Prisoners through Vocational Training in Somaliland

20 January 2023

Skills for Future: Rehabilitation of Female Prisoners through Vocational Training in Somaliland...

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Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda Meet to Address Organized Wildlife and Timber trades

30 November - 2 December 2022

Delegates from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda contributed to the sixth Wildlife Inter-Regional Enforcement meeting...

UNODC GMCP Mombasa 2022

EU and UNODC strengthen the operational capacity of Kenya's Witness Protection Agency

9 December 2022

On the eve of Human Rights Day, the challenges and opportunities for safeguarding the dignity...

UNODC GMCP Mombasa 2022

Kenyan authorities to secure natural resources in coast region from corruption

8 December 2022

With corruption a known factor in crimes affecting the environment, and a documented decrease in global biodiversity, responding to...

UNODC GMCP Mombasa 2022

UNODC launches new access to justice programme in Uganda

5 December 2022

UNODC has launched a new programme to enable equitable access to justice and to strengthen responses to counter...

UNODC GMCP Mombasa 2022

Partners UNiTE to mentor children during 16 Days of Activism

1 December 2022

Over sixty children from statutory institutions managed by Kenya’s Directorate of Children Services (DCS) added their voices to...

UNODC GMCP Mombasa 2022

Leading Change Management with the Kenya Coast Guard Service

29 November 2022

To further strengthen Kenya’s ability to protect its territorial waters, UNODC and the Danish National Police (DNP) jointly...

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Tilting the scales of justice in favour of climate in Kenya

28 November 2022

The first installations of solar panels supported by UNODC and the European Union to "green" the Judiciary of Kenya have been completed at Tononoka Children's Law Courts...

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Preventing recidivism through education in Kenya

28 November 2022

Seventeen-year-old Joseph (not his real name) loves English, geography and computers. During his leisure time...

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Fostering Cross-Regional Cooperation to Prevent and Counter Terrorism

23 November 2022

Against the backdrop of climate emergency and slow economic recovery, countries in Africa remain concerned with the cross-border spread of terrorist violence...

CT CTCoE RIB Terrorism Kigali

Equipment boosts operations of Kenyan criminal justice agencies

18 November 2022

Vital equipment provided by UNODC and the European Union to key criminal justice institutions in Kenya is resulting in...

CT CTCoE RIB Terrorism Kigali

Counter-extremism project empowers vulnerable young Kenyans

14 November 2022

In central Kenya, 19-year-old Anne (not her real name) is among 15 ex-rehabilitation children and youths who recently received toolkits to complement their vocational training...

CT CTCoE RIB Terrorism Kigali

"Adopt-a-School" partnership to benefit reintegration of adolescents

11 November 2022

Twenty-one adolescents who have transitioned from rehabilitation schools to mainstream education in Eldoret will benefit from an "Adopt-a-School" partnership...

CT CTCoE RIB Terrorism Kigali

Why global drug challenge calls for a united response

6 November 2022

Opinion piece by Neil Walsh, UNODC Regional Representative, Eastern Africa: Next week Kenya hosts the 13th meeting of the Heads of Drug Law Enforcement Agencies in Africa...

CT CTCoE RIB Terrorism Kigali

Charting the way for an East Africa free of Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling

28 October 2022

Amongst East African Member States, Somalia and South Sudan are yet to ratify the UN Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime...

CT CTCoE RIB Terrorism Kigali

UN in Kenya recognises champion in countering corruption and illicit trade in wildlife products

22 October 2022

The Kenya Wildlife Service's John Mugendi Gitonga has today been recognised as a runner up in the 2022 UN in Kenya Person of the Year...

CT CTCoE RIB Terrorism Kigali

Making Eastern Africa Safer from Online Terrorist Threats

6 October 2022

Sub-Saharan Africa has witnessed exponential growth in Internet use – from only one percent at the turn of the century, to a third of the total population by 2020. Yet, as the global online population continues to grow, so does the threat...

Seychelles CT training financing of terrorism

UNODC and Seychelles working together to combat the financing of criminal activities

20 September 2022

Eastern Africa is confronted with the spread of organised crime, human trafficking, corruption and money laundering. The proceeds of these criminal activities are often used to...

JTIP ETH launch 2022

Safety at Sea: Preventing Maritime Crimes on Somali Coastline

24 August 2022

Following a consistent reduction of pirate assaults along the coastline of Somalia, the nation is now battling to eradicate its waters of illegal foreign trawlers and other maritime crimes.

Maritime crime affects real lives and causes real harm by undermining food supplies, ecosystems, economic security and, ultimately, national security...

JTIP ETH launch 2022

Women in Prisons: Nelson Mandela Rules

22 August 2022

Somaliland is situated on the southern coastline of the Gulf of Aden in the Horn of Africa. UNODC has supported this region for over a decade by strengthening the criminal justice and law enforcement responses to Organized Crime and Terrorism...

JTIP ETH launch 2022

Prevention of Violent Extremism in Kenyan Prisons - Adressing Stress and Trauma faced by Prison Officers

19 August 2022

The mental health of prison officers is critical to the management of violent extremist offenders (VEOs) and the prevention of violent extremism in the prison setting...

JTIP ETH launch 2022

UNODC improves Port Security in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

18 August 2022

Rodrigues is an autonomous outer island of the Republic of Mauritius, located in the Indian Ocean...

JTIP ETH launch 2022

Organization par l’ONUDC de l’exposition de photos « Connecter les ports et les hommes »

28 juillet 2022

L'Office des Nations unies contre les drogues et le crime (ONUDC) a organisé, en partenariat avec l’Union Européenne (UE), l’exposition « Connecter les ports et les hommes » réalisée par le photographe Rijasolo.

JTIP ETH launch 2022

Inter-Agency collaboration to Combat Illicit trafficking at ports in Madagascar

 

22 July 2022

The UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 14, 16 and 17 by supporting member states in improving port security by strengthening their criminal justice chain . Ports in Madagascar, as in many other parts of the world, are the lifeblood of the economy and, in many cases...

JTIP ETH launch 2022

UNODC launching project to counter Human Trafficking in Ethiopia

19 July 2022

UNODC, the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Justice and the U.S. Embassy have launched a project to counter human trafficking...

UNIDO - UNODC Agreement signing photo

Progress check on Kenya's "policy of the people"

21 June 2022

Almost two years after the launch of Kenya's Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) Policy, hundreds of stakeholders who helped shape the so-called "policy of the people"...

UNIDO - UNODC Agreement signing photo

Combatting Transnational Organised Crime in the Western Indian Ocean through Maritime Law Enforcement Mentoring

9 June 2022

UNODC’s Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) contributes to...

UNIDO - UNODC Agreement signing photo

UNODC and Kenya Airways Cooperating to counter Trafficking in Persons by Air

8 June 2022

Every year, thousands of men, women, and children are exploited and trafficked to and across the Eastern Africa region, including Kenya...

Uganda prisoner vaccination

Saving lives: Partners unite to vaccinate over 11,000 prisoners in Uganda in three weeks

7 June 2022

A total of 11,137 prisoners, 633 prison staff and 422 of their family members have been vaccinated against COVID-19...

Kagwi Nakuru AJS

Africities Summit roundtable advances regional youth crime prevention agenda

20 May 2022

A shared commitment to give the region's children and youth who are vulnerable to crime better access to technical vocational education and training...

Kagwi Nakuru AJS

Kenya's first county plan to mainstream customary justice

16 May 2022

UNODC has welcomed the launch of Kenya's first County Action Plan for Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) calling it a milestone in expanding access to justice...

Handbook for Prosecutors on VAWG

UNODC applauds Kenya's commitment to rights-based criminal justice

13 May 2022

UNODC joined the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) at its 2nd National Criminal Justice...

Handbook for prosecutors on approaches for VAWG

Enhancing the capacity of Prosecutors in combating and responding to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Ethiopia

13 May 2022

32 Prosecutors from the Ministry of Justice in Ethiopia were engaged in a 3-day training on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)...

Finalization of the Handbook on Implementing UN Sanctions in the Gulf of Aden

11 May 2022

To support the effectiveness of the Somalia Sanctions Regime, UNODC’s Global Maritime Crime Programme...

Improving Port Security in Eastern and Southern Africa

10 May 2022

UNODC is one of the implementing partners delivering the EU Programme on Port Security and Safety of...

eLearning innovation boosts probation services in Kenya

28 April 2022

In a first for Kenya's Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government and its Probation and After Care Service (PACS), an innovative Blended Induction Programme ..

Uganda’s Prosecutors Lead on Fighting Environmental Crime

25 April 2022

“Uganda’s prosecutors are on the frontline in defending their country’s national security as they litigate wildlife justice ..

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Women in the Maritime Domain: Breaking the barriers

24 April 2022

Somalia boasts as a country with one of Africa's longest coastlines, stretching 3333 kilometres and is...

UNODC Cooperating with Airport Officers to make Entebbe Airport a Trafficking in Persons Free Zone

15 April 2022

Uganda is a source, transit and destination point for victims of TIP. Men, women and children are all vulnerable to TIP in Uganda – particularly through Entebbe International Airport...

UNODC and Prosecutors Cooperating to Counter Transnational Organized Crime and Terrorism in the Horn of Africa

13 April 2022

UNODC recently delivered a regional training workshop for 20 prosecutors on Effective Prosecution of TOC and Terrorism...

UNODC Protecting Victims and Witnesses of Trafficking in Persons in Ethiopia

11 April 2022

UNODC handed over office equipment to support and enhance the operational capacity of the Witness Protection Directorate...

UNODC Countering Trafficking in Persons in Comoros Supported by Parliamentarians and Religious Leaders

6 April 2022

In the absence of comprehensive anti-TIP legislation limited cooperation between stakeholders of TIP cases, TIP is widespread, resulting in the exploitation, violation, and death of...

UNODC and Tanzania Launch new National Plan of Action to Counter Trafficking in Persons

29 March 2022

Every year, thousands of men, women, and children are exploited and trafficked. Trafficking in Persons is a serious violation of human rights...

UNODC Supporting Transformation, Peace and Security in Ethiopia

25 March 2022

Eastern Africa incl. Ethiopia continues to be confronted with serious and evolving threats of transnational organized crimes and terrorism which threatens peace and security and undermines economic and social development in the region and the country...

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Criminal justice pathway training for Kenya's frontline police reservists

17 March 2022

"Think trial." That was the central message of training delivered by UNODC's Programme for combatting crimes that effect the...

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The Ministry of Justice convenes the Attorney Generals' Joint Council in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

16 February 2022

As part of providing support to Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice system reform initiatives in Ethiopia, UNODC supported the Ministry of Justice...

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UNODC Advocates for Use of Technological Solutions to Combat Economic Crimes

23– 24 March 2022

UNODC joined the County Government of Kiambu alongside other key stakeholders in the tech and innovation space to celebrate the Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship ..

Justice chain actors collaborate in an effort towards accelerating automation of criminal cases in Kenya

8 February 2022

The UNODC through the Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery in Kenya (PLEAD) joined the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) during its first Hybrid...

UNODC ROEA supports Kenya's prosecution authorities in developing measures for fair trial

20 January 2022

In many jurisdictions, terrible miscarriages of justice occur in which innocent people may languish in prison for crimes they...

Countering Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants through the better Migration Management Programme in 2021

14 January 2022

More than 10 million people in and around the Horn of Africa have been forcibly displaced within their own countries...

UNODC Enhancing the Criminal Investigation Capacity to Counter Serious and Organized Crime in Somalia in 2021

10 January 2022

The aim of CIP is to strengthen and structure the capacity of the Somali Police Force (SPF) and its CID/CIUs to investigate...

UNODC Supporting Transformation, Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa

6 January 2022

Achievements in 2021 include increased understanding of threats on transnational organized crime (TOC), illicit trafficking and terrorism in the Horn of Africa...

UNODC supporting Eastern Africa to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism and Terrorism

4 January 2021

Human security and sustainable development in Eastern Africa continues to be confronted with serious terrorism threats...

UNODC Presents Joint Stakeholder Response Training to Counter Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Kenya

9 December 2021

The training focused extensively on a human rights-based and victim-centred response and...

UNODC further Enhancing Regional Counter-Terrorism Capacity in Eastern Africa

7 December 2021

UNODC officially handed over refurbished office space, extensive equipment, supplies and corporate branding, and two vehicles to the...

European Ambassador H.E. Henriette Geiger

UNODC facilitates three-day Alternative Justice Systems exchange programme between Nakuru and Isiolo Court Users Committee members and community elders

2 December 2021

The exchange programme workshop, held in Isiolo county, hosted a team of CUC members who travelled from Nakuru county to discuss various ways of enhancing AJS, and to learn about good practices and experiences from the Isiolo CUC members and Isiolo elders.

 

Uganda Prisons Service and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime launch three publications on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in the Prison context in Uganda

1 December 2021

On 1st December 2021, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) in Uganda officially handed over three newly developed publications on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in ...

UNODC in Uganda consults with Civil Society Organizations working on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) and Prison Reform

30 Novemeber 2021

On November 30th, 2021 UNODC held a consultation round table meeting with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) and ...

UNODC Deputy Regional Director, Sylvie Bertrand with Chief Justice  Martha Koome,  WPA Executive Director, Alice Onieki. Photo credit Fahmo Mohammed

Children in rehabilitation schools and parents get trained on life skills and coping mechanisms

30 November 2021

36 children from Kirigiti and Kabete Rehabilitation Schools, successfully completed a month-long Life Skills Training Course held from...

European Union supports launch of new Prosecutor's Guide to Children in the Criminal Justice System and Induction Diploma in Public Prosecutions

30 November 2021

A new Prosecutor’s Guide to Children in the Criminal Justice System and an Induction Diploma in Public Prosecutions which were developed by Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

 

UNODC Deputy Regional Director, Sylvie Bertrand with Chief Justice  Martha Koome,  WPA Executive Director, Alice Onieki. Photo credit Fahmo Mohammed

Business practitioners bring hands-on examples of integrity challenges to university students in Kenya, Mexico and Pakistan

23 November 2021

The UNODC Global Integrity Education project has been established to deliver effective integrity education that fosters ethical decision-making by future private sector employees.

UNODC Deputy Regional Director, Sylvie Bertrand with Chief Justice  Martha Koome,  WPA Executive Director, Alice Onieki. Photo credit Fahmo Mohammed

Airtel collaborates with UNODC to support education for vulnerable girls in Kenya

Eldoret, 20 November 2021

In celebration of the World’s Children Day and in line with this year’s theme ”A Better Future for Every Child”, Airtel Kenya in collaboration with UNODC and ...

UNODC and Ethiopia Enhancing Inter-Agency and International Cooperation to Counter Serious and Transnational Organized Crime

Addis Ababa, 19 November 2021

UNODC delivered a third 10-day training workshop on Effective Criminal Justice Response to counter Serious and Transnational Organized Crime for 15 criminal justice practitioners...

UNODC Deputy Regional Director, Sylvie Bertrand with Chief Justice  Martha Koome,  WPA Executive Director, Alice Onieki. Photo credit Fahmo Mohammed

UNODC undertakes 3-day follow-up workshop on Whistleblower Protection as Ethiopia finalizes its Draft Proclamation on Protection of Witnesses and Whistleblowers

Addis Ababa, 13 November 2021

As part of its project "Accelerating the Implementation of United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Africa", UNODC has been providing support to the Government of Ethiopia...

UNODC Deputy Regional Director, Sylvie Bertrand with Chief Justice  Martha Koome,  WPA Executive Director, Alice Onieki. Photo credit Fahmo Mohammed

Witness Protection Agency celebrates tenth anniversary at regional conference

Nairobi, 11 November 2021

The Witness Protection Agency held a regional conference which brought together international experts and stakeholders to share good practice and experiences on witness protection.

The official launch and commissioning of the vocational training programme and handover of equipment in rehabilitation schools

Nairobi, 10 November 2021

The vocational training programme for children in rehabilitation schools managed by the Directorate of Children Services, was officially launched and...

UNODC joins hands with stakeholders to enhance Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship

Nairobi, 10 November 2021

UNODC joined the Chandaria Foundation during the Groundbreaking Ceremony for their sponsorship project....

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UNODC Facilitates Mock Trial for Prosecutors and Investigators to Enhance Joint Responses to Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrant Cases in Uganda

Entebbe, 10 November 2021

UNODC delivered a 3-day Mock Trial Joint Training on TIP and SOM for 20 prosecutors from...

UNODC hosts the introductory Whistleblower Protection Bill workshop alongside KYPA

Nairobi, 9 November 2021

The UNODC alongside the Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association (KYPA) hosted the...

Chief Justice Martha Koome launches NCAJ strategic plan

UNODC joins NCAJ to launch new strategic plan on the Council's tenth anniversary

Mombasa, 28 October 2021

In one of her first duties as Chairperson of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), Chief Justice, Martha Koome launches NCAJ strategic plan.

UNODC Donates High Dependence Unit medical equipment to Uganda Prisons valued at USD 25,000

Kampala, 3 November 2021

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)-Uganda Programme Office on 3 November 2021 handed over..

Uganda meeting examines promising practices in rehabilitating and reintegrating of prisoners, including violent extremist ones

Entebbe, 21 October 2021

Uganda Prison Services (UPS) high ranking officials in charge of social rehabilitation and reintegration services

Preventing and Countering Violent extremism (PCVE) Bespoke Course Finalised In Uganda


Entebbe 15 October 2021

The Uganda Prisons Academy and Training School (PATS) has carried out a final review of a be...

Prisoner classification framework and related tools workshop successfully held in Uganda

Entebbe, 13 October 2021

Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) is all ready to roll out further on-site training of its officers in the use of the Prisoner Classification ...

Enhancing Inter-regional Cooperation to Combat Trafficking in Persons by Air in Eastern Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf States

Dubai, 5 November 2021

Malaika Oringo is a survivor of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) from Uganda. When she was 15 and her mother died, a man convinced her that...

UNODC and EAPPCO focusing on Investigations and Prosecution of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Related Crimes in Eastern Africa

Dar es Salaam, 2 November 2021

The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Secretariat supported by UNODC presented a 4-day training workshop for its Member States on “Strengthening Investigations...

UNODC Launching Regional Legislative Assessment on Trafficking in Persons in Eastern Africa

Nairobi, 29 October 2021

Thanks to funding from U.S. Department of State - Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, UNODC launched a report...

Japanese Ambassador Ethiopia

Countering Serious and Transnational Organized Crime in Ethiopia

Bishoftu, 14 October 2021

UNODC delivered a second 9-day training workshop on Effective Criminal Justice Response to counter....

Combatting Trafficking in Persons by Air - Key Actors Discuss Trends, Challenges and Best Practices Across East Africa, Middle East, and the Gulf

Virtual, 13 October 2021

In 2018, 41% of victims of trafficking in persons (TIP) detected in the Middle East...

Release of Charcoal Forensic Guide in Support of the Somalia Sanctions Regime

Nairobi, 12 October 2021

To assist Member States in upholding the UN sanctions on Somali charcoal exports...

UNODC Strengthening Capacity in Somalia to Counter Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants

Somalia, 23 September 2021

UNODC has been supporting the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States to...

World day against trafficking in persons 2021 Ehtiopia

UNODC Supporting Victims of Trafficking in Persons in Ethiopia

Addis, 17 September 2021

UNODC commemorated the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Ethiopia by...

UNODC and EAPCCO Strengthening Investigation and Intelligence Capacity to Counter Links between Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime

Mwanza (Tanzania), 13 September 2021

The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) and UNODC...

Cybercrime CTCoE Norway funding

UNODC Strengthening Criminal Investigation Capacity in Somalia

Somalia, 8 September 2021

UNODC is supporting the Somali Police Force and its Criminal Investigation Division (CID)...

Victims of Terrorism the focus of third UNODC and EAPCCO Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre Issue Paper

Nairobi, 18 August 2021

The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO)...

New UNODC and EAPCCO Counter-Terrorism Centre Issue Paper on Countering Terrorism Financing in Eastern Africa

Nairobi, 11 August 2021

The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO)...

Criminal Justice Capacity Building and New Anti-Trafficking in Persons National Plan of Action for Tanzania

Dodoma, 10 August 2021

At the request of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania...

Dynamic Security in Kenyan Prisons

Improving Security in Kenyan Prisons by enhancing the relationships between prisoners and prison staff

Nairobi, 10 August 2021

UNODC and Kenyan Prison Service (KPS) have been ...

UNODC supports Government of Ethiopia to review Proclamation on Witness Protection and Whistleblowers

Bishoftu (Ethiopia), 4 August 2021

UNODC has been supporting the Government of Ethiopia to review its legislation...

UNODC and EAPCCO Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre launch first Issue Paper through new webinar series

Nairobi, 4 August 2021

The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO)...

Digitalization of justice record management systems in the Indian Ocean Region

Indian Ocean, 21 July 2021

UNODC GMCP is working together with states in the Indian Ocean Region to..

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Equipment Handover Ceremony on the Occasion of International Nelson Mandela Day; to Digitalize the Justice Sector

Nairobi, 16 July 2021

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) through the Programme...

UNODC Strengthens Efficacy in the Administration of Justice in Lamu County

Nairobi, 5 July 2021

The European Union and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime through the Programme...

Women in Security: Securing the Somali Coast Line

Somalia, 2 July 2021

With the longest coastline on the continent, Somalia is endowed with vast marine resources...

UNODC Launches the AYP Network, a Platform to assist Young Parliamentarians in Promoting the Rule of Law

Nairobi, 30 June 2021

UNODC’s Regional Office for Eastern Africa Youth Programme, hosted the Commemoration of the International Day of...

UNODC and Somalia Police Force Commence Investigator Development Course

Nairobi, 30 June 2021

UNODC’s Criminal Investigation Program (CIP) for Somalia commenced the first module of...

Enhancing Port Security in Comoros

Comoros, 30 June 2021

The country of Comoros comprises of...

UNODC Supports Change Management into 21st Century Prosecution Services

Nairobi, 8 June 2021

The momentous occasion of the launch of the Office of the Director of Public...

The Launch of Publications on Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration for the Department of Children's Services

Nairobi, 28 April 2021

New publications on rehabilitation and reintegration on children in conflict with the law...

GMCP Zanzibar photography (26 April 2021)

Visit the Virtual Photography Exhibition promoting UNODC's work on port Security in the region

Zanzibar, 24 April 2021

A new photography exhibition promotes UNODC's work on...

Madagascar CSE

Madagascar Upscaling Efforts to Counter Child Sexual Exploitation

Antananarivo, 22 April 2021

Trafficking in Persons (TIP) is posing a significant threat to human security...

Training of trainers: Enhancing expertise in the criminal justice system in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, 12 April 2021

UNODC partnered with key training institutes and academies in Ethiopia to deliver...

Combating Maritime Crime in Comoros

Moroni, 31 March 2021

Comoros is strategically situated within the Indian Ocean’s Mozambican channel, nestled between...

Promoting diversity and inclusion in my work

Addis Ababa, 21 March 2021

In this interview, we spoke to Margaret Akullo, Representative a.i., UNODC Programme Office in Ethiopia...

PACS Art Competition

 

Probation: A New Beginning Art Exhibition at the Kyoto Crime Congress

Nairobi, 12 March 2021

Through art, children on probation in Kenya share their experiences of the juvenile justice system...

Women leading the way towards gender equality within UNOV/UNODC

Addis Ababa, 08 March 2021

In this interview we spoke to Lelise Terfasa, Associate Programme Officer at the UNODC Programme Office in Ethiopia...

Kenya and Uganda work closer to counter organized crime in East Africa

Entebbe / Naivasha, 04 March 2021

Crimes that cross borders need a transnational response, and international cooperation is key...

Protecting Prisoners from COVID-19 in Somaliland

Hargeisa, 22 February 2021

To help prevent and minimize the transmission of COVID-19, UNODC donated...

Countering Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Ethiopia through International Cooperation in Criminal Matters

Addis Ababa, 19 February 2021

UNODC recently presented a 2-day virtual training on International Cooperation...

Strengthening Prison Leaders' Capacity in Somaliland

Hargeisa, 17 February 2021

UNODC’s Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP), in association with...

UNODC Supports Quality and Effective Investigation, Prosecution & Custodial Services in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, 12 February 2021

With the support of UNODC, a national consultation group composed of federal and regional criminal justice institutions...

New phase of project to prevent violent extremism among children in conflict with the law begins in Kenya

Nairobi, 29 January 2021

The second phase of a project to prevent violent extremism among children in selected statutory institutions in Kenya was officially launched...

Improving port security in Eastern and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean

Mombasa, 29 January 2021

The first training organised under the European Union-funded Port Security and Safety of Navigation Programme concluded today in the seaport of...

Protecting submarine cables in the Indian Ocean

Port Louis (Mauritius), 13 January 2021

UNODC's Global Maritime Crime Programme and the Indian Ocean Commission co-hosted the first regional stakeholder forum on the protection of...

Comoros Commits to Preventing & Countering the Smuggling of Migrants

Moroni, 24 December 2020

Comoros has become the 150th State Party to the SOM Protocol...

 

UNODC and Eastern African Member States Joining Forces to Counter Financing of Terrorism and Links to Organized Crime

Nairobi, 17 December 2020

The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Counter-Terrorism Centre of Excellence (CTCoE) and UNODC...

Kenya Directorate of Criminal Investigations Receives Equipment

Nairobi, 14 December 2020

Thanks to funding by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and..

Kahawa Law Court opening ceremony

Nairobi, 14 December 2020

The Chief Justice of Kenya, Hon David Maraga, presided over the official opening of Kahawa Law Court which was constructed with...

Partners Mark International Anti-Corruption Day in Kiambu County

Kiambu, 9 December 2020

Kenya today joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day with an event organised by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and...

UNODC's East Africa Blockchain Hackathon Awards presented on the eve of Anti-Corruption Day

Kiambu, 8 December 2020

UNODC in partnership with the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Kiambu County...

UNODC and Africa Young Parliamentarians Network mark Anti-Corruption Day

Nairobi, 7 December 2020

UNODC partnered with the Africa Young Parliamentarians Network to host a hybrid meeting...

UNODC Supports Partners with New Counter-Terrorism Website Launch

Nairobi, 7 December 2020

UNODC and the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO)...

World AIDS Day: Mombasa doctor honoured amid threat from pandemic to erode gains

Nairobi, 3 December 2020

Dr. Abdulnoor Ismail Mohamed, manager of the UNODC-supported Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) Clinic in Mombasa...

Prize giving for unique children's art competition in Kenya

Nairobi, 3 December 2020

Today marked the official opening and announcement of 10 winners of the Probation: A New Beginning...

Uganda Prison Service finalizes the development of a Prisoner Classification Framework

Entebbe, 30 November 2020

The Uganda Prison Service and UNODC successfully completed a three-day workshop...

UNODC Delivers a Training of Trainers for Uganda Prisons Service on the new Curriculum on Preventing and Countering Violent extremism

Entebbe, 30 November 2020

The Uganda Prison Service and UNODC completed a five-day Training of Trainers for over 35 staff....

UNODC Strengthening Cross-Border Law Enforcement Cooperation to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Eastern Africa

Nairobi, 30 November 2020

The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Coordination Organization (EAPCCO)...

Somalia Criminal Investigation Department Receives Equipment to Counter Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants

Mogadishu, 19 November 2020

UNODC recently presented two vehicles and other equipment...

Children in conflict with the law feature in first exhibition

Nairobi, 17 November 2020

Powerful artworks by children expressing their experiences of Kenya's juvenile justice system, lessons learnt and hopes for the future will feature in...

Twenty Years Later – The United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and Eastern Africa

Nairobi, 15 November 2020

Twenty years ago, the General Assembly noted with deep concern...

UNODC and Ethiopia Join Forces to End Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants

Addis Ababa, 12 November 2020

Every year, thousands of men, women, and children are trafficked and exploited...

UNODC and Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre Strengthens Cooperation between Police and Prisons in Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Eastern Africa

Nairobi, 11 November 2020

The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Counter-Terrorism Centre of Excellence...

UN recognizes Kenyan champion of children's rights to justice

Nairobi, 28 October 2020

The Chairperson of Kenya's Special Task Force on Children Matters and Court of Appeal judge...

Kenya's Witness Protection Agency receives vehicles to boost its operations

Nairobi, 27 October 2020

The protection of threatened witnesses in Kenya has today received a boost with the handing over...

Combatting Trafficking in Persons in Accordance with the Principles of Islamic Law

Nairobi, 14 October 2020

UNODC recently convened a regional webinar on countering Trafficking in Persons...

Youth Blockchain Hackathon a first for Eastern Africa

Nairobi, 12 October 2020

A six-week virtual hackathon was launched today to challenge young web developers ...

UNODC Providing Ongoing Assistance to Eastern African Police Amidst COVID-19

Nairobi, 8 October 2020

Major threats to peace, security and development continue to affect East Africa...

Donated computers support timely delivery of justice to children

Nairobi, 7 October 2020

The donation of 14 laptops to Kenya's Department of Children Services will directly impact the...

UNODC-GMCP on-site mentoring resumes in Kenya prisons

Nairobi, 25 September 2020

On-site support and training to prevent and counter violent extremism in Kenya prisons has resumed...

Port Security and Safety of Navigation in Kenya and Tanzania programme begins

Nairobi, 7 September 2020

UNODC has started the inception phase of the European Union-funded Port Security and Safety of...

Enhancing victim centered criminal justice responses to trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in Djibouti

Lake Assal, 21 September 2020

On Friday, the UNODC and the Ministry of Justice and Public Security of Norway signed a new agreement to continue to support the Government of Djibouti ..

UNODC resuming in-person Maritime Law Enforcement capacity building with Kenya Coast Guard Service

Mombasa, 18 September 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) has been continuing capacity building through virtual means...

New USD 1.5 million Law Enforcement Project to Counter Trafficking in Persons in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, 7 September 2020

UNODC and US Department of state recently concluded an agreement which will see UNODC implement a new ...

UNODC GMCP Seychelles hosts first maritime law enforcement courses aimed at combating crimes on board fishing vessels

Seychelles, 4 September 2020

Three Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) maritime law enforcement courses aimed at strengthening Seychelles capacity to counter crimes on board fishing...

Partners welcome move to mainstream alternative justice systems in Kenya

Nairobi, 27 August 2020

The launch today by Chief Justice David Maraga of a major policy to mainstream customary, or traditional, forms of justice in Kenya...

Art competition to empower children in conflict with the law

Nairobi, 20 August 2020

An art competition to empower children who are on probation under the supervision of Kenya's Probation and After Care Service has been launched...

Comoros Commits to Effectively Preventing, Suppressing and Punishing Trafficking in Persons

Moroni, 30 July 2020

Gathered within the Chamber of the Assembly of the Union of Comoros, Members of Parliament, together with Members of the Government of the Union of Comoros, joined the rest of the world ...

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: Member States met virtually to discuss regional cooperation to end human trafficking in Eastern Africa

Nairobi, 30 July 2020

On the official World Day Against Trafficking in Persons,the UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa convened a virtual roundtable...

Launch of first ever online training for Kenya's National Police Service

Nairobi, 29 July 2020

To address the unique circumstances that police officers face in enforcing law and order during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Comoros accedes to Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons

Moroni, 23 July 2020

The Union of the Comoros has today become the 179th State Party to the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish...

Nelson Mandela International Day: Kenya Messages

Nairobi, 18 July 2020

Messages from Kenya Prisons Service Commissioner General and UNODC Regional Representative for Eastern Africa...

Nelson Mandela International Day: Spotlight on Kenya's first methadone dispensing clinic in a prison compound

Nairobi, 16 July 2020

It is barely three months since an Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) Clinic began operating at the Shimo La Tewa Prison...

Major donation to boost COVID-19 response in Uganda's prisons

Kampala, 30 June 2020

The Uganda Prisons Service has today received video conferencing, computer and sports equipment...

UNODC calls for better data for Africa at World Drug Report regional launch

Nairobi, 26 June 2020

The number of people globally who use drugs and who suffer from drug use disorders continues to rise, devastating...

Somali Police Force and UNODC deliver virtual investigation course

Mogadishu, 23 June 2020

The Somali Police Force and UNODC have today concluded the first Pre-Basic Investigation Pilot Course...

Handover of hygiene supplies to reinforce Kenya Prisons Service COVID-19 response

Nairobi, 19 June 2020

To support the Kenya Prisons Service to safeguard the health of prisoners and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commissioner General of Prisons...

Building Business Integrity in Kenya: Live Session During UN Global Compacy Summit

Nairobi, 16 June 2020

Private sector business leaders and academics from Kenya yesterday joined UNODC to share their approaches to countering corruption with a global audience ...

Young UN Talks - Day of the African Child: Perspectives from Margaret Akullo on Access to Child-Friendly Justice Systems

16 June 2020

Every year, the Day of the African Child is celebrated annually on 16 June and commemorates the thousands of courageous children in Soweto, South Africa...

E4J Webinar Series: Creating a virtual learning environment with Ethiopian academics and the E4J initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic

Addis Ababa, 15 June 2020

UNODC Programme Office in Ethiopia together with the Education for Justice (E4J) initiative jointly organized a webinar with 21 university lecturers ...

UNODC, GIZ and partners continue to Counter Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in the Horn of Africa

Nairobi, 9 June 2020

UNODC and GIZ recently signed a funding agreement to the value of EUR 6,5 million for UNODC to continue as implementing partner of the second phase of...

UNODC partnering with East Africa Police Chiefs to support Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre of Excellence

Nairobi, 8 June 2020

UNODC will be supporting the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation regional Counter-Terrorism Centre of Excellence (CTCoE) through a comprehensive new project...

UNODC supports Kenya's efforts in Countering Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants

Nairobi, 5 June 2020

UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa recently conducted two virtual consultative workshops with the Government of Kenya on developing Standard Operating Procedures...

UNODC supporting Comoros to counter trafficking in persons

Moroni, Comoros, 28 May 2020

UNODC has this week conducted the first in a series of training sessions for senior officials of the Government of the Union of Comoros, its Human Rights...

 

Fighting COVID-19 while ignoring human rights is recipe for chaos

Nairobi, 25 May 2020

Joint opinion piece by UNODC Regional Representative Amado Philip de Andrés, OHCHR's Li Fung and UNDP Resident Representative Walid Badawi...

 

UNODC Roundtable: Responding to emerging potential maritime threat from IS in the Indian Ocean

Nairobi, 11 May 2020

More than 40 senior Maritime Law Enforcement officials from the Western Indian Ocean region have attended a virtual seminar conducted by UNODC...

 

Partners support Ethiopia to prevent COVID-19 transmission in places of detention

Addis Ababa, 8 May 2020

In Ethiopia, while there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in prisons, the uncertainty of the extent and impact of the virus...

 

Pandemic prompts innovation by Kenya's justice sector

Nairobi, 6 May 2020

With Kenya's justice sector determined to innovate in delivering justice services safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic, UNODC is fast-tracking...

 

Good prison health is good public health: Responding to COVID-19 in Somalia's prisons

Mogadishu, 28 April 2020

In a bid to support the Government of Somalia's COVID-19 infection, prevention and control measures, and encourage the rapid...

 

Flash Appeal launched in Kenya to combat COVID-19 pandemic

Nairobi, 13 April 2020

UNODC has jointly supported the development of a comprehensive Flash Appeal with other UN agencies and humanitarian partners...

 

Support to reduce COVID-19 risk at Kenya methadone clinics

Nairobi, 9 April 2020

UNODC has donated essential commodities to three methadone clinics on Kenya's coast to address the immediate COVID-19 prevention ...

 

UNODC supports the reintegration of girls in conflict with the law in Kenya

Nairobi, 27 February 2020

Clothing designed by 13 Kenyan girls during vocational training in their rehabilitation schools ...

 

UNODC Training Somali Police Trainers on Criminal Investigaton

Mogadishu, 6 February 2020

UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), together with the Somalia Police Force (SPF), concluded the first training-of-trainers workshop ...

Uganda develops Prisoner Classification Framework

Kampala, 25 January 2020

The Uganda Prisons Service actively engaged in the implementation of the joint global programme on “Supporting the management of violent extremist prisoners and the prevention of...

Uganda strengthens capacity of prison officers to address violent extremism in prisons

Kampala, 24 January 2020

The Uganda Prisons Service hosted a workshop to develop and integrate preventing and countering violent extremism training courses into six modules of the Prison Academy and Teaching School ...

State of justice sector report shows Kenya on transformation track

Nairobi, 23 January 2020

Kenya's latest State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Report (SOJAR) reveals positive trends in the performance of the justice sector amid challenges that underline the need...

UNODC welcomes President of Kenya's renewed anti-corruption pledge

Nairobi, 17 January 2020

A renewed pledge by the President of the Republic of Kenya, Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta, to fight corruption has been welcomed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime ...

Addressing violence against women and girls in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, 12 January 2020

Despite some progress, violence against women and girls is still a serious problem in Ethiopia and one which is fuelled by persistent gender-biased attitudes ...

Strengthening the Cooperation Between Stakeholders in Addressing Criminal Justice Reforms

Naivasha, 14-15 November 2019

Over 150 criminal justice actors and experts gathered in Naivasha to discuss criminal justice reforms in the country.The first National Conference on ...

H.E. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary General kicks-off Blue Heart Campaign activities in Ethiopia at breakfast dialogue hosted by the Kingdom of Norway

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 21 October 2019

As the Government of Ethiopia launches the Blue Heart Campaign this week, 150 men and women from the Ethiopian Government, United Nations and the International community, Civil Society.......

Kenya kickstarts country-wide sensitization on diversion and plea bargaining

Mombasa, Kenya 15 October 2019

Kenya's Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) gave a media briefing today on the country's new Diversion Policy and Guidelines, and Plea Bargaining Guidelines....

Uganda, UN and EU Launch Joint Initiative to Counter Violent Extremism in Prisons

Kampala, Uganda, 20 September 2019

On 10 September Uganda took an important step in addressing violent extremism in prisons by launching a four-year initiative under the programme...

UN Delivers Workshop on Prison Classification Under Joint Global Programme to Prevent Violent Extremism in Prisons

Kampala, 12 September 2019

International and national experts in prosecution, legal innovation and research are in Kenya this week to share their experiences and best practices...

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Youth Exhibitioners at UNODC’s December Youth Conference Display Incredible Courage, Leadership and Determination

Nairobi, 18 December 2018

At UNODC ROEA ’s first Youth Conference on the Promotion of Good Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption in December of 2018, youth exhibitioners under the...

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