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Violent extremism nourishes murderous acts of terrorism, says UNODC Chief at UNGA72 Event

Violent extremism nourishes murderous acts of terrorism, says UNODC Chief at UNGA72 Event

Groups such as Al-Qaida, Boko Haram and Daesh have all used violent extremism to export their ideologies and encourage brutal acts of terrorism that maim and kill. Many recent terrorism attacks are thought to have been carried out by individuals radicalized in prisons and detention centres.[Read More]

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How the UN’s cybercrime unit is helping to track paedophiles and protect children

A psychologist talks to a young woman victim of rape at the UNICEF supported 'Rodnik' shelter for child trafficking victims in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan. Photo: UNICEF/UN045589/Pirozzi

Not everyone online is who they say they are. That is the message from the latest UN News podcast. Adults posing as young people are using chat apps and social networks to befriend children with the goal of sexually exploiting them - a concept known as grooming - but such abuse can be limited by educating children and their caregivers about the threats online, said Neil Walsh, head of UNODC global cybercrime programme.[Read More]

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UNODC increases its engagement to tackle terrorism, organized crime in the Sahel

UNODC increases its engagement to tackle terrorism, organized crime in the Sahel. Image: UNODC

The security situation in the Sahel countries is becoming increasingly challenging, and has a substantial spillover effect in the region, as seen by the recent terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso and against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).[Read More]

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