World Drug Report 2008 video news release

The World Drug Report 2008 shows that the recent stabilization in the world drugs market is under threat. A surge in opium and coca cultivation and the risk of higher drug use in developing countries threaten to undermine recent progress in drug control. This video news release illustrates the main findings of the report. Interested TV stations can download a broadcast-quality version at www.linxproductions.com or contact us.

Duration: 4:33

In October 2007, the first GSF Youth Camp was held in Lebanon bringing together 74 boys and girls from seven countries (Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestinian Authority, Oman, Qatar and Yemen). More about the Global Sport Fund and its activities here.

Duration: 4:19

To coincide with the Vienna Forum to Fight Human Trafficking, UN.GIFT has produced a new Public Service Announcement video spot. The theme - a man walks through a market without realising the human trafficking crimes happening around him - calls for people to open their eyes to human trafficking.

Duration: 0:30 and 0:60

As part of its 'Corruption - Your NO Counts' campaign, UNODC has produced a video spot to illustrate that people are not simply at the mercy of corruption, and often have the power to say NO. UNODC urges broadcasters to air the video spot in support of the campaign.

Duration: 0:30 and 0:60

Voiced report highlighting key elements of UNODC's 2007 World Drug Report. Shot list available here.

Duration: 3:53

Video from various parts of the world illustrating the production, consumption, and eradication of drugs. B-roll to match UNODC 2007 World Drug Report. Shot list available here.

Duration: 5:05 

Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, highlights several of the key themes of the 2007 World Drug Report: Shot list available here.

Duration: 1:28 

The spot calls on the general public to take action against human trafficking by showing a woman helping a victim escape her forced labour situation.  UNODC worked closely with local partners in the distribution of the spot to add a telephone hotline number at the end for help or more information.

Duration: 0:45

The spot seeks to empower victims of human trafficking by showing that it may be possible to escape forced labour situations. UNODC worked closely with local partners in the distribution of the spot to add a telephone number where victims are able to receive assistance and support.

Duration: 0:45

The focus of this award-winning spot is the trafficking in men, women and children for forced labour, such as in factories, fields or as domestic servants. The spot aims to warn potential victims about the dangers of trafficking, and to raise awareness among the general public of this growing problem.

Duration: 0:30 and 0:60

Young women who are at risk of becoming victims of human trafficking networks are the focus of this Public Service Announcement. The spot uses powerful images to reveal the harsh realities behind attractive job offers abroad, and seeks to educate potential victims of the dangers involved in human trafficking.

Duration: 0:30 and 0:60

In many parts of the world, injecting drug use is the driving force behind the spread of HIV. Because youth are often at a higher risk for drug use, the spot targets young people and aims to raise awareness about drug use and its connection to the spread of HIV.

Duration: 0:45

The spot focuses on the spread of HIV from high-risk groups (injecting drug users) to the general population, and is available in two regional versions: South Asia and Southeast Asia. It seeks to illustrate the relationship between drug abuse, unprotected sex, and HIV/AIDS, and is targeted at the general population, particularly in Asia.

Duration: 0:45

The spot illustrates corruption among the judiciary, and is available in four regional versions: Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia.

Duration:  0:30 

The spot shows the financial and social costs of corruption, particularly as it relates to the provision of public services.

Duration: 0:30