UNODC Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa was established in May 1997. It is based in Cairo and serves 19 countries in North Africa and the Middle East. The mission of the office is to work with these countries to tackle the drug and crime problems and its consequences by:
Alerting the governments to the threats posed by drug abuse to individuals, families, communities and institutions.
Building and supporting local and national partnerships to address drug and crime issues.
Promoting and enhancing efforts to reduce drug abuse, particularly among the youth.
Strengthening national action against drug production, trafficking and drug related crimes.
Providing information, analysis, and expertise on the drug and crime issues.
