Stories from UNODC

A new chance for prisoners to mend their future, one stitch at a time

2018-06-22 14:40:35.02018-06-22 14:40:35.0

In its commitment to advancing the rule of law, criminal justice and crime prevention, UNODC has been working on the rehabilitation of prisoners, and reducing the possibility of recidivism by investing in their future and changing their outlook on life. Educational, vocational training and work schemes programmes, including training in crafts, construction, fashion and more positively affect prisoners' behaviour and attitude, giving them a purpose as they serve time.

UNODC and Uzbekistan sign cooperative agreement to combat crime in all its forms

2018-06-21 14:51:32.02018-06-21 14:51:32.0

UNODC and the Prosecutor General's Office of Uzbekistan signed a MoU, reiterating their commitment to further enhance cooperation in combatting transnational organized crime such as corruption, drug trafficking and others. Speaking at the signing ceremony, UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov welcomed the socio-political and economic reforms in Uzbekistan and their very dynamic nature.

International community gathers in Peru, discusses modern crime statistics to deliver better data for less crime

2018-06-21 10:44:45.02018-06-21 10:44:45.0

More than 400 experts representing international organizations, government institutions, national statistical offices and academia from 35 countries gathered in Lima, Peru recently to discuss ways to modernize crime and criminal justice statistical systems.

UNODC technical consultation on family therapy for adolescents with drug use disorders

2018-06-19 10:04:06.02018-06-19 10:04:06.0

Adolescence is a critical window of vulnerability for the onset of substance use disorders, and the family environment can be both a protective and a risk factor. Communities and families affected by drug use disorders all around the world are facing grave challenges as they often find themselves without appropriate support and without access to evidence-based drug use disorder treatment.

At least 2.5 million migrants were smuggled in 2016, first UN global study shows

2018-06-14 16:08:47.02018-06-14 16:08:47.0

Migrant smuggling occurred in all parts of the world, generated an income of up to $7 billion - equivalent to the amount the United States or the European Union spent on humanitarian aid that year - according to the UN agency that fights drugs and crime.

UNODC, Singapore collaborate to boost corruption investigations in the Asia-Pacific

2018-06-14 08:40:42.02018-06-14 08:40:42.0

Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau and UNODC teamed up to conduct a training course on "Combating Corruption: Financial Investigations Techniques and International Cooperation Mechanisms." The course, recently held in Singapore, aimed at improving the knowledge and capacity of investigators and prosecutors that handle financial crimes and corruption cases with tools for better planning and monitoring.

At least 2.5 million migrants smuggled worldwide in 2016, says UNODC study

2018-06-13 10:29:46.02018-06-13 10:29:46.0

At least 2.5 million migrants were smuggled in 2016, according to the first Global Study on Smuggling of Migrants released by UNODC today. Migrant smuggling occurred in all regions of the world and generated an income for smugglers of up to US$7 billion, equivalent to what the United States or the European Union countries spent on global humanitarian aid in 2016.

UNODC, China join efforts to counter illicit use of money or value transfer services in West and Central Asia

2018-06-12 18:34:56.02018-06-12 18:34:56.0

With a view to preventing and combating the abuse of money or value transfer services (MTVS) in West and Central Asia, UNODC, through its Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries, held an inter-regional training workshop last week in Beijing, China.

Second Regional Meeting on New Psychoactive Substances in the Americas takes place in Brazil

2018-06-11 11:33:01.02018-06-11 11:33:01.0

New psychoactive substances continue to present a challenge to public health, forensic science and law enforcement. Raising awareness on these substances and fostering collaboration are fundamental in mitigating the harms associated with NPS use. In this context, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, ANVISA, recently hosted a three-day regional meeting in Brasília, in coordination with UNODC's Laboratory and Scientific Section.

UNODC and INTERPOL reinforce joint action to counter crime, terrorism

2018-06-06 15:39:29.02018-06-06 15:39:29.0

Yury Fedotov, UNODC's Executive Director, visited INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon today to discuss enhancing cooperation to support countries in countering crime and terrorism threats. The UNODC Executive Director and INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock opened a steering committee meeting to review progress under a joint action plan and cooperation agreement, as well as explore opportunities for further strategic and operational coordination, including through UNODC field offices.