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Strengthening cooperation to disrupt illicit financial flows in West and Central Asia, South Eastern Europe

Strengthening cooperation to disrupt illicit financial flows in West and Central Asia, South Eastern Europe. Photo: UNODC

UNODC, through its Regional Programmes for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries and South Eastern Europe, recently held an inter-regional training workshop on 'Building Partnerships in Countering Illicit Financial Flows". The event focused on a number of topics, including challenges and prospects for cooperation, with a particular emphasis on illicit financial flows in line with the 2016 UNGASS outcome document.[Read More]

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Young justice coders compete in global hackathon

Young justice coders compete in global hackathon. Photo: UNODC

It is a well-established fact that children learn better and absorb their lessons faster when they are personally involved in applying the fruit of their knowledge, or when they participate in the actual development of tools meant to teach what they are learning. In an era of prevalent technology for children in homes and schools alike, coding and software development are increasingly becoming an important and inescapable step in the education process.[Read More]

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UNODC offices mark World Drug Day

UNODC offices mark World Drug Day. Image: UNODC

Each year on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, otherwise known as the World Drug Day, UNODC offices around the world organize and take part in local events to mark the observance. Listen First is an initiative to increase support for prevention of drug use that is based on science and is thus an effective investment in the well-being of children and youth, their families and their communities.[Read More]

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