Helping to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, 15 May 2013 - A strategic concern for UNODC Southeast Asia and the Pacific, money laundering and terrorism financing has become a growing challenge worldwide and Southeast Asia is no exception. The region's cash-based economies, high tourism levels, convenient location, and the many financial services available could make... [Read More]

UN Volunteers make a difference to UNODC's work in the field

Phnom Penh, 3 May 2013 - Every year, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme mobilizes around 7,000 volunteers to serve in about 130 countries in the peace and development programmes of the United Nations. The work of UNODC also benefits from the support of a dozen UN Volunteers in offices across East Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin... [Read More]

Cambodia: addressing migrant smuggling requires comprehensive coordinated regional action

Phnom Penh, 20 March 2013 - Migrant smuggling is a complex issue of concern for Cambodia: each year, according to UNODC estimates, tens of thousands of Cambodians are smuggled into Thailand alone, risking situations of abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. Migrant smuggling also funds criminal organizations and threatens the security... [Read More]

19/03/13 - UNODC staff working on border security gets Cambodia Government award of excellence

28/01/13 - Cambodian authorities nab rhino horn smuggler

14/12/12 - UNODC Staff member receives gold award

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