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November 2021

• 17/11/2021 - UNODC Iran Conducts Training Workshop for Needs Assessment of Harm Reduction Centers

October 2021

• 28/10/2021 - Training workshop on Buprenorphine Maintenance Therapy in Prisons
• 19/10/2021 - UNODC cooperates with Iranian authorities in adoption of the strategic transformation plan on drugs
• 11/10/2021 - Review of pilot phase and initiation of second phase of Strong Families Programme in Iran
• 06/10/2021 - UNODC continues support the Iranian Anti-Narcotics Police

September 2021

• 15/09/2021 - Joint Visit of UNODC Iran Country Representative and Drug Control Headquarters to Noor-e-Sepid Hedayat Comprehensive Harm Reduction Center in Tehran

August 2021

• 25/08/2021 - UNODC Iran Country Representative met with the Head of ANP of the Islamic Republic of Iran

June 2021

• 29/06/2021 - International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking commemorated by the Government of Islamic Republic of Iran and UNODC Iran
• 26/06/2021 - UNODC and Iran cooperation in the field of drug control on the commemoration of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

May 2021

• 06/05/2021 - Remarkable increase in drug seizure at Imam Khomeini International Airport using the body scanner donated by the Government of Japan

March 2021

• 11/03/2021 - Iran’s drug control and international cooperation initiatives in countering drug challenges presented to members of International community in Tehran
• 09/03/2021 - Comprehensive strategies for crime prevention towards social and economic development
• 08/03/2021 - Iran's achievements on drug control and international cooperation

February 2021

• 24/02/2021 - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Iran and Drug Control Headquarters Sign Hand-over Document for Procured Personal Protective Equipment Items

January 2021

• 27/01/2021 - UNODC Supports Iranian Government Response to COVID-19 with PPE Procurements
• 18/01/2021 - Despite the pandemic of Corona, capacities on crime related matters have been increased
• 11/01/2021 - UNODC Iran held Joint Planning Cell (JPC) coordination meeting online

December 2020

• 28/12/2020 - UNODC Iran e-learning session held for law enforcement officers
• 23/12/2020 - The Paris Pact Initiative: Investing in Families for Effective Drug Prevention and Treatment
• 06/12/2020 - UNODC participated in the 14th Addiction Science Congress and the 1st ISAM Asian Regional Meeting 2020

November 2020

• 22/11/2020 - UNODC Regional Capacity Building and Research Centre conducts virtual training on treatment of stimulants use disorders for Afghan professionals

July 2020

• 21/07/2020 - Visit of Ambassador of Australia to the Iranian National Center on Addiction Studies (INCAS)
• 20/07/2020 - UNODC Activities Increases Interdiction Capacity of Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration

June 2020

• 29/06/2020 - Walking the talk on gender mainstreaming: UNODC launches women's network of gender champions
• 26/06/2020 - Iran Commemorates efforts made by Police and law enforcement against drug trafficking
• 25/06/2020 - International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking commemorated by Government of Islamic Republic of Iran and UNODC Iran
• 06/06/2020 - UNODC New Research: How COVID-19 restrictions and the economic consequences are likely to impact migrant smuggling and cross-border trafficking in persons to Europe and North America

May 2020

• 31/05/2020 - UNODC trains Iranian Customs K9 units despite the COVID-19 pandemic
• 13/05/2020 - GLO.ACT Regional Consultation: Towards a women’s network against human trafficking and migrant smuggling

April 2020

• 15/04/2020 - The International Affairs of Judiciary and UNODC COIRA exchanged views in the areas of crime prevention and criminal justice
• 09/04/2020 - UNODC Iran Developed Assistance Package on COVID-19 for People Who Use Drugs at Hotspots in Iran
• 09/04/2020 - Prevention of COVID-19 in drug use hotspots in Tehran

March 2020

• 02/03/2020 - New UNODC chief addresses Commission on Narcotic Drugs, calls for unity in tackling diverse drug challenges
• 02/03/2020 - Iran participates in 63rd session of UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs

February 2020

• 28/02/2020 - 63rd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs starts on Monday
• 05/02/2020 - Improving quality of Drug Use Disorders Treatment Services

January 2020

• 10/01/2020 - Regional Capacity Building and Research Center inaugurated in Tehran with UNODC support

December 2019

• 16/12/2019 - Inauguration Ceremony for the Designation of the Iranian National Centre for Addiction Studies in Tehran as the Regional Capacity Building and Research Center
• 16/12/2019 - The Islamic Republic of Iran joined the global efforts in fight against corruption
• 09/12/2019 - UNODC Country Representative supported joint national anti-corruption efforts
• 04/12/2019 - UNODC Coordinated the Official Hand-Over Ceremony of K9 Trailers and Equipment

November 2019

• 20/11/2019 - UNODC Strong Families Programme gets started in the Islamic Republic of Iran: Training Workshop for Piloting of Strong Families Programme was conducted in Tehran
• 20/11/2019 - UNODC in Iran Increased Capacity of Iranian Law Enforcement in Intelligence Analysis
• 13/11/2019 - UNODC in Iran increased Air Border Security Capacity of Iranian Law Enforcement

October 2019

• 28/10/2019 - Drug-sniffing dogs from UNODC-supported programme in Iran seize more than 200 kg of heroin
• 24/10/2019 - Digital campaign marks the UN Day and highlights UN support to Iran
• 23/10/2019 - UNODC Iran Holds Training Workshop on Motivational Interviewing
• 17/10/2019 - UNODC supports Iran to further promote evidence-based and humane treatment of drug use disorders at the regional scale

September 2019

• 05/09/2019 - UNODC Iran organizes a training on diagnosis and treatment of opioids overdose and withdrawal

August 2019

• 23/08/2019 - UNODC Iran participation in the 13th International Addiction Science Congress

July 2019

• 15/07/2019 - Islamic Republic of Iran hosted the 12th Regional Working Group on Precursors
• 10/07/2019 - UNODC Arranges Official Visit to the Customs Dogs Centre

June 2019

• 26/06/2019 - UNODC Iran Commemorating International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
• 25/06/2019 - Drug Control Headquarters hold a ceremony on International World Drug Day
• 20/06/2019 - UNODC Iran visit Zabol, Sistan-Baluchestan province, meeting national authorities on recent seizures of 1.4 tons of drugs by Iran
• 03/06/2019 - UNODC and INCB Joint Workshop on Precursors Investigation for the Islamic Republic of Iran

April 2019

• 28/04/2019 - UNODC organized the workshop on Sustainable Development and Entrepreneurship
• 25/04/2019 - UNODC Increases Knowledge of Canine (K9) Trainers of Customs Administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran

March 2019

• 27/03/2019 - Japan’s supplementary contribution (2019-2020) supports UNODC Programme in the Islamic Republic of Iran

February 2019

• 25/02/2019 - UNODC and Amin Police University to cooperate on sharing modernized academic knowledge on transnational organized crimes, crime prevention and criminal justice
• 25/02/2019 - Secretary General of Drug Control Headquarters and UNODC Iran Country Representative agreed on enhancing drug control partnership
• 13/02/2019 - High-Level Expert Group Meeting on “Preventing Drug Abuse in Educational Settings: Fostering Regional Cooperation and Partnership”

January 2019

• 31/01/2019 - Islamic Republic of Iran and UNODC to cooperate on UNTOC, trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants
• 27/01/2019 - UNODC Iran presented achievements in the area of health in a meeting on health system and international organizations
• 16/01/2019 - Mini Dublin Group (MDG) visit to Anti-Narcotics Police (ANP) Exhibition

December 2018

• 16/12/2018 - Australian Embassy Supports Alternative Livelihood Programme of UNODC Iran
• 09/12/2018 - UNODC Country Representative highlighted the importance of applying preventive policies and supported national anti-corruption efforts in line with mandates of UNCAC
• 04/12/2018 - UNODC Country Representative and Deputy General Prosecutor discussed modalities of cooperation on combating transnational organized crimes and applying criminal justice
• 03/12/2018 - Signing of a joint Interoffice Memorandum to Strengthen UN Collaboration on prevention and treatment of drug use among children and their families

November 2018

• 29/11/2018 - Training on the Treatment for women with substance use disorders
• 29/11/2018 - Gender-Mainstreaming Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV Services for Women Who Use Drugs
• 21/11/2018 - Addressing the needs of Women who use drugs on HIV prevention and care services
• 21/11/2018 - Addressing the health needs of women in prisons
• 19/11/2018 - A Study Visit to KETHEA Therapeutic Center in Greece
• 14/11/2018 - UNODC Country Representative and Chairman of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries Mines and Agriculture discussed modalities of expanding cooperation on anti-corruption affairs
• 12/11/2018 - Trilateral Cooperation between Japan, Russia and UNODC to support counter-narcotics efforts of Afghanistan
• 08/11/2018 - Developing Capacity of Afghan Healthcare Professionals on Evidence-based and Human-cantered Drug Dependence Treatment and Care
• 05/11/2018 - Regional workshop on “International and Regional Cooperation to Disrupt Illicit Financial Flows Derived from Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants”

October 2018

• 28/10/2018 - The 4th cycle Strengthening Families Programme (SFP 10-14) workshop for Afghan teachers
• 24/10/2018 - UNODC Iran joined Drugs and HIV Prevention Festival at the South Tehran Azad University
• 16/10/2018 - UNODC Iran Active Participation in CICA Conference
• 10/10/2018 - UNODC Country Representative attended the 9th Meeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran Police Forces with Ambassadors, Charge d’ Affairs and Representatives of International Organization
• 05/10/2018 - UNODC Executive Director congratulates UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Nadia Murad on Nobel Peace Prize
• 04/10/2018 - Representatives of the European Union Commission and the UNODC Iran Country Representative discussed partnership in drug prevention and treatment for at-risk vulnerable people and children in Iran
• 01/10/2018 - UNODC Country Representative visited the IPAS 2018 and met Director General of Interpol Tehran

September 2018

• 11/09/2018 - Chief Cyber Police and Country Representative of UNODC Iran discussed modalities of expanding international cooperation
• 05/09/2018 - UNODC Iran and Islamic Republic of Iran Judiciary conducted specialized meeting on Alternatives to Imprisonment and Restorative Justice

August 2018

• 13/08/2018 - UNODC Iran and UN Orientation Course

July 2018

• 05/07/2018 - Launch of Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network (ARIN) in West and Central Asia by UNODC
• 05/07/2018 - UNODC and DCHQ commissioned developing Manual on Physical Activities complementing Drug Dependence Treatment in Residential Drug Treatment Centres
• 03/07/2018 - Islamic Republic of Iran commemorates International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

June 2018

• 28/06/2018 - Iran participation in the Inter-Regional Meeting between South Eastern Europe and West and Central Asia on Building Partnerships in Countering Illicit Financial Flows
• 27/06/2018 - UNODC Iran commemorates International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with the members of the Mini Dublin Group
• 04/06/2018 - UNODC Iran Country Representative and the President of General Inspection Organization meet and highlight further cooperation on anti-corruption policies

May 2018

• 22/05/2018 - UNODC Iran Country Representative and Director General of Interpol Tehran meet, underline expanding further cooperation
• 21/05/2018 - UNODC Iran Country Representative and Director General of International Affairs of Judiciary meet, underline further expanding cooperation
• 17/05/2018 - UNODC contributes to strengthening the drugs and precursors screening capacity of Anti-Narcotics Police and Customs Administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran
• 17/05/2018 - UNODC enhanced the Canine (K9) Capacity of Customs Administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran
• 16/05/2018 - Second cycle of the in-service training workshop on Drug Dependence Treatment and Rehabilitation for Afghan and Tajik drug treatment professionals
• 10/05/2018 - UNODC Iran participation in the Tehran International Book Fair
• 08/05/2018 - UNODC Iran Representative and Chief of Islamic Republic of Iran Cyber Police meet, highlight the need to enhance cooperation
• 07/05/2018 - UNODC Iran Representative and Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Anti-Narcotics Police (ANP) meet, discuss enhancing drug control partnership and cooperation

April 2018

• 28/04/2018 - UNODC Iran Facilitated Participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Second Asset Recovery Interagency Network meeting in West and Central Asia
• 26/04/2018 - The implementation of the 4th cycle of the Strengthening Families Programme (SFP 10-14 years)
• 25/04/2018 - UNODC Iran facilitated a two-day training workshop on drug related data collection and analysis for experts from the Drug Control Headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran
• 19/04/2018 - The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands provided funding to the UNODC Iran project on “Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice”.
• 18/04/2018 - UNODC Iran Facilitated participation of Iran in the Regional Workshop on Financial Disruption of Illicit Financial Flows Associated with Transnational Organized Crime
• 18/04/2018 - The up-scale phase of the Strengthening Family Programme (SFP 10-14 years) in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
• 18/04/2018 - The Life Skills meets needs of Afghan and Iranian at-risk youth to stay away from drugs
• 09/04/2018 - UNODC support for establishment of Canine (K9) capacity in Afghanistan

March 2018

• 26/03/2018 - Pilot Training of Drug Use Prevention Package among At-risk Women
• 14/03/2018 - Participation of Islamic Republic of Iran in the 61st session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
• 11/03/2018 - UNODC Iran and INCB 2017 Annual Report
• 06/03/2018 - UNODC Supported a five-day training course for Anti-Narcotics Police of the Islamic Republic of Iran -story

January 2018

• 16/01/2018 - Potentials to expand further cooperation on crime related affairs were discussed with national Police academicians.

October 2017

• 03/10/2017 - Tehran Meeting on Sustainable Development and Job Creation, 26-27 September 2017, Tehran

August 2017

• 14/08/2017 - UNODC trains NGOs’ staff for pilots of drug use prevention among at risk youth and women
• 13/08/2017 - Tehran Meeting on Preventing and Combating Cybercrime, 26-27 July 2017

July 2017

• 20/07/2017 - The effectiveness of International Judicial Cooperation, Mutual Legal Assistance and Extradition highlighted by UNODC and the Iranian Judiciary

June 2017

• 28/06/2017 - Unity of action needed against drug challenges, says UNODC Chief at launch of report on illicit drugs
• 27/06/2017 - World Drug Report 2017: 29.5 million people globally suffer from drug use disorders, opioids the most harmful

May 2017

• 16/05/2017 - Iranian Judiciary and UNODC held a national meeting on Mutual Legal Assistance and Judicial cooperation in city of Tabriz of East Azerbaijan Province

April 2017

• 02/04/2017 - UNODC organizing Air Cargo training for Iranian Customs and Police Officers-EN

March 2017

• 06/03/2017 - Illicit drug challenge remains "formidable", UNODC Chief tells Tehran audience

January 2017

• 23/01/2017 - The Importance of fighting against corruption was addressed by the senior authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran

December 2016

• 15/12/2016 - Strengthening Border Management and Interdiction Capacities of Afghan Police
• 08/12/2016 - On this International Day, the world is #UnitedAgainstCorruption
• 07/12/2016 - General Assembly President: Work of Vienna-based Commissions critical for Sustainable Development Goals implementation

November 2016

• 21/11/2016 - UN celebrates its 71st anniversary

June 2016

• 29/06/2016 - Iran commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

May 2016

• 17/05/2016 - Mini Dublin Group (MDG) in Iran Visit School for Vulnerable Children
• 12/05/2016 - UNODC coordinating joint cooperation of Iran and Italy for training of Afghan counter narcotics police Officer
• 12/05/2016 - Asia Rugby Championship hosting the Rugby Players of Congress 60

April 2016

• 25/04/2016 - Iranian female journalists illustrate the women’s role in public awareness and advocacy

March 2016

• 15/03/2016 - National Meeting on “Developmental Crime Prevention”

February 2016

• 29/02/2016 - Regional Consultations for Civil Society on the UNGASS 2016 held in Tehran. 17-18 February 2016

January 2016

• 27/01/2016 - Aftab DIC: from shadow to enlightenment
• 12/01/2016 - Street Children Football Tournament: commemorating the World AIDS Day 2015

December 2015

• 21/12/2015 - UNODC and Islamic Republic of Iran signed a new Country Partnership Programme in Iran (2015 - 2019)
• 14/12/2015 - National meeting on Anti-Corruption matters in Tehran
• 14/12/2015 - The United Nations Development Assistance Framework for Iran signed

October 2015

• 25/10/2015 - A young Iranian tells how he successfully stopped using drugs at the UN70 marked in Tehran

September 2015

• 11/09/2015 - Building cooperation within addiction sciences: The 9th International Addiction Science Congress in Tehran
• 01/09/2015 - Japan’s Ambassador in Tehran visit the Iranian Police Drug Detecting Dog Center

August 2015

• 27/08/2015 - Asian Drug Demand Reduction NGO Association From an idea to a thriving network
• 26/08/2015 - Regional Workshop: Strengthening Neighbouring Countries’ Cooperation on the Advancement of Children’s Wellbeing

July 2015

• 22/07/2015 - UNODC Strengthens Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS) Treatment Approaches in the Islamic Republic of Iran
• 12/07/2015 - Dogs from the Anti-Narcotics Police Dog Training Center responsible for 15% of total drug seizures in Iran

June 2015

• 26/06/2015 - Iran burns 56 tons of Illicit Drugs on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
• 26/06/2015 - Using SMS to raise awareness about World Drug Day in the Islamic Republic of Iran

May 2015

• 26/05/2015 - Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance discusses Anti Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism with Diplomats in Tehran
• 06/05/2015 - Swiss Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs meets Senior Authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss asset recovery

March 2015

• 19/03/2015 - Recovered Drug Users are Top Players in the Rugby Club.
• 16/03/2015 - UNODC and regional states came together in Tehran for a specialized workshop on “Investigative Techniques on Transnational Corruption Offences”.

February 2015

• 18/02/2015 - UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov in Official Visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran
• 10/02/2015 - UNODC Supports Knowledge Sharing at the Regional Level in the Field of Drug Demand Reduction
• 03/02/2015 - Minister of Justice of the Islamic Republic of Iran addressed the national meeting on “Modes and Mechanisms for Asset Recovery”

December 2014

• 23/12/2014 - Before UN Security Council, UNODC Chief offers full support for Afghan drug control efforts
• 21/12/2014 - Norwegian Ambassador Visits Chitgar Women Drug Therapeutic Centre
• 14/12/2014 - National Conference on Promoting Administrative Integrity and Combating Corruption in Tehran
• 14/12/2014 - UNODC Iran Supports the Red Ribbon Winner NGO’s Activities on World AIDS Day 2014
• 09/12/2014 - International Anti-Corruption Day
• 07/12/2014 - Iran Deserving More Int'l Support in Anti-Drug Campaign
• 03/12/2014 - Closing the gap on HIV and AIDS

November 2014

• 30/11/2014 - Statement of the UNODC Executive Director on World AIDS Day 1 December 2014
• 25/11/2014 - Trafficking in children on the increase, according to latest UNODC Report
• 13/11/2014 - Afghan opium crop cultivation rises seven per cent in 2014; while opium production could climb by as much as 17 per cent
• 12/11/2014 - The Families and Schools Together (FAST) Programme Strengthened at Country Level
• 11/11/2014 - FAST Programme kicks off in Iran
• 10/11/2014 - UNODC Iran Reviewed National and International Best Practices of Law Clinics
• 06/11/2014 - Norway and UNODC support drug prevention, treatment and rehabilitation in Iran
• 06/11/2014 - UNODC supports further strengthening of Counter Narcotics Cooperation between Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan

October 2014

• 30/10/2014 - Kermanshah hosts the Sixth National Workshop on International Judicial Cooperation
• 30/10/2014 - UNODC Iran Reviewed Best Practices and International Instruments in the Fight against Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling
• 06/10/2014 - No room for complacency in global crime fight, says UNODC Chief at crime conference opening

September 2014

• 21/09/2014 - UNODC and the Iranian Judiciary Support “Criminal Liability of Legal Persons”
• 18/09/2014 - New trends and regional differences in the manufacturing of methamphetamine
• 11/09/2014 - International Addiction Congress Brings Together Leading Practitioners in Tehran
• 11/09/2014 - Saving One = Saving a Community
• 09/09/2014 - UNODC and UNESCO Team Up to Support Non-Governmental Organizations and the Iranian Government on Combating Trafficking in Cultural Property
• 09/09/2014 - UNODC Supports Monitoring and Evaluation Leading to More Effective Community-Based Drug Prevention in Iran

August 2014

• 31/08/2014 - UNODC supports awareness about overdose
• 18/08/2014 - Iran and Turkey Build Mutual Cooperation against Trafficking in Cultural Property, with UNODC Support
• 03/08/2014 - UNODC marks first human trafficking day with call for countries to step up fight against this crime

July 2014

• 30/07/2014 - Global Container Control Programme delivers solid successes against global illicit trafficking
• 17/07/2014 - New report warns on gap in HIV prevention and treatment for prisoners, people who inject drugs
• 15/07/2014 - Development and alternative crops provide hope in war on illicit drugs - UN
• 10/07/2014 - UNODC and the Iran Continue their Cooperation on the Witnesses and Victims Protection Programme
• 03/07/2014 - UNODC Organizes a Visit for ASEAN, Mexico Ambassadors to the Iranian Financial Intelligence Unit

June 2014

• 26/06/2014 - UNODC and Iran Commemorate the 26th of June “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’’ in Tehran
• 25/06/2014 - Mini-Dublin Group Ambassadors, Iran Minister of Interior, and UNODC Iran discuss Revamping Dialogue and Drug Control Cooperation
• 17/06/2014 - Ambassador of Japan in Iran Sees First-hand the Impact of the Japanese Contribution to Regional Peace and Security
• 10/06/2014 - UNODC Iran Forum Seeks to Empower Children Vulnerable to Illicit Drug Use
• 08/06/2014 - International Judicial Cooperation Emphasized by UNODC in Bandar-Abbas
• 05/06/2014 - Mini-Dublin Group Diplomats at the Iran-Afghanistan Border

May 2014

• 31/05/2014 - Iran, UNODC Stress Boosting Cooperation in Fighting Crimes, Drugs
• 20/05/2014 - Methamphetamine trafficking increases, new psychoactive substances flood markets, according to new UNODC report
• 16/05/2014 - Events in Nigeria, Lampedusa place heavy responsibility on Crime Commission, says UNODC Chief
• 15/05/2014 - UNODC-Judiciary Workshop Highlights Need for Alternatives to Imprisonment
• 12/05/2014 - While promoting justice, rule of law, Crime Commission paves way to development agenda of the future

April 2014

• 27/04/2014 - Japan contributes to UNODC programme in Iran for the fourth consecutive year

March 2014

• 21/03/2014 - 57th CND session ends with resolutions that signpost way forward in tackling illicit drugs
• 16/03/2014 - Triangular Initiative Meeting Underscores Need to Address Maritime Routes for Control of Afghan Opium Flow
• 14/03/2014 - Joint Ministerial Statement stresses health, prevention and treatment in countering world drug problem
• 13/03/2014 - Commission on Narcotic Drugs opens its 57 th session in Vienna

February 2014

• 28/02/2014 - 1 March is Zero Discrimination Day - Join the transformation
• 26/02/2014 - Tehran Witnesses the Birth of a Regional Network of NGOs Addressing Drug and HIV-Related Issues
• 21/02/2014 - Supporting legal livelihoods for illicit crop farmers
• 17/02/2014 - Crime in a box: the international trafficking of clandestine goods in containers
• 06/02/2014 - UNODC Launches the Families and Schools Together (FAST) Programme in Iran

January 2014

• 17/01/2014 - "More must be done to confront drug trade, rise in domestic addiction," says UNODC Chief in meeting with Afghan Counter-Narcotics Minister
• 14/01/2014 - 'Counterfeit: Don't buy into organized crime' - UNODC launches new outreach campaign on $250 billion a year counterfeit business
• 08/01/2014 - Yellow Taxis and Red Ribbons

December 2013

• 16/12/2013 - Positive Parenting = Healthy Youth ,UNODC Promotes Family Skills Training for Drug Abuse Prevention in Iran First Press Festival
• 11/12/2013 - Transnational trafficking often done by sea - UNODC 11 December 2013
• 10/12/2013 - Kites and Red Ribbons in the Sky of Tehran
• 10/12/2013 - UNODC Iran Honours Outstanding Press Works on HIV/AIDS at the First Press Festival
• 09/12/2013 - The International Anti-Corruption Day Celebrated in Tehran
• 08/12/2013 - Getting to zero on HIV and AIDS

November 2013

• 25/11/2013 - Corruption is the thief of economic and social development, says UNODC Chief at anti-corruption opening in Panama
• 18/11/2013 - World's biggest anti-corruption gathering in Panama City
• 17/11/2013 - Iran Reiterates Joint Cooperation with the UN to Address the Threat of Drugs
• 06/11/2013 - UNODC Iran Promotes International Judicial Cooperation to Combat Transnational Organized Crime

September 2013

• 15/09/2013 - UNODC Iran Continues to Support the Protection of Cultural Property
• 09/09/2013 - UNODC early warning system records rapid increase in legal highs in 2013

July 2013

• 23/07/2013 - UNODC Iran addresses HIV prevention among sexual partners of drug users

June 2013

• 26/06/2013 - 2013 World Drug Report notes stability in use of traditional drugs and points to alarming rise in new psychoactive substances

May 2013

• 30/05/2013 - UNODC works to strengthen the “Schools’ Programme”

April 2013

• 29/04/2013 - Crime Commission closes on reminder that rule of law protects against violence, oppression and injustice
• 22/04/2013 - We cannot allow the criminals to prosper from their crimes
• 11/04/2013 - UNODC Publishes International Standards on Drug Use Prevention

March 2013

• 12/03/2013 - Fifty-sixth Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs opens in Vienna

February 2013

• 27/02/2013 - Iranian youth gets the facts about drugs

January 2013

• 27/01/2013 - Placing health and welfare at the heart of drug policy

December 2012

• 24/12/2012 - Red Ribbon Award 2012
• 23/12/2012 - UNODC and UNHCR join hands for provision of treatment and rehabilitation services to Afghan refugees in Iran
• 20/12/2012 - At Triangular Initiative Ministerial Meeting, UNODC Chief stresses regional cooperation in face of illicit drug threat

November 2012

• 28/11/2012 - UN programme offers assistance in Protection of Valuable Cultural Property of Iran
• 22/11/2012 - Opium-crop cultivation rises in Afghanistan, prices remain high
• 15/11/2012 - UNODC Iran calls for more effort on overcoming the stigma and discrimination against People who are living with HIV/AIDS

October 2012

• 28/10/2012 - A review of Iran’s good practices on treatment of opiates abuse

September 2012

• 12/09/2012 - UNODC works with Iranian universities to strengthen “Drug and HIV/AIDS Prevention”

July 2012

• 31/07/2012 - Turning the tide: not without prisons!
• 16/07/2012 - New UNODC awareness campaign highlights transnational organized crime as an US$ 870 billion a year business

June 2012

• 26/06/2012 - United Nations General Assembly to hold thematic debate on drugs, crime and development
• 24/06/2012 - UNODC Iran publishes training materials on the subject of HIV prevention for inmates, their families and the prisons’ staff
• 10/06/2012 - Iran reviews good practices in protection of cultural property

May 2012

• 22/05/2012 - The tragic journey of a drug-addict’s wife

April 2012

• 26/04/2012 - Iran: Street Children learn survival strategies
• 05/04/2012 - Iranian authorities launch a new website on primary drug use prevention

March 2012

• 19/03/2012 - The First Regional Computer Based Training on “Anti-Money Laundering, Illegal Financial Flows and Suspect Cash Transactions”
• 05/03/2012 - Iran to strengthen control over transit containers
• 01/03/2012 - Narcotics Control Board warns of illegal online pharmacies selling drugs to youth

February 2012

• 22/02/2012 - Secretary-General and Paris Pact partners affirm international commitment to curbing drug trafficking from Afghanistan

January 2012

• 31/01/2012 - UNODC Iran supports enhancing a scientific based approach on ATS and HIV
• 22/01/2012 - Afghan opium prices soar as production rises
• 16/01/2012 - UNODC assists Iran in combating trafficking in cultural property

December 2011

• 28/12/2011 - Iran to strengthen its capacities to fight Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism
• 12/12/2011 - Secretary-General calls for action by all to end scourge of corruption
• 08/12/2011 - UNODC Strengthens Counter-narcotics Assistance to Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries
• 05/12/2011 - UNODC celebrates World AIDS Day in Tehran

November 2011

• 30/11/2011 - Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan deepen cooperation to combat threats posed by illicit drugs
• 02/11/2011 - A helping hand for adolescent drug users

October 2011

• 18/10/2011 - Drug trafficking tops agenda during Azerbaijan visit
• 12/10/2011 - Opium Production in Afghanistan Shows Increase, Prices set to Rise
• 05/10/2011 - UNODC Study Shows that Homicide is Highest in Parts of the Americas and Africa

September 2011

• 15/09/2011 - UNODC: Amphetamine-type stimulants ranked world’s second most used drug after cannabis
• 14/09/2011 - UNODC global vision on prevention, treatment and care of drug abuse and HIV/AIDS

August 2011

• 17/08/2011 - Iran's anti-narcotics dog capacities continuously enhanced by UNODC
• 09/08/2011 - UNODC and Iran Interpol met to promote cooperation

July 2011

• 31/07/2011 - UN urges anti-drug measures for both Afghanistan and ‘consumer countries’
• 22/07/2011 - UNODC Executive Director meets President Ahmadinejad as he concludes trip to Iran
• 20/07/2011 - UNODC Executive Director visits drug treatment centre in Tehran
• 19/07/2011 - Shoring up a flood of drugs – Afghan heroin enters Iran’s eastern border
• 16/07/2011 - The International Community Reviews Drug Treatment Services in Tehran

June 2011

• 22/06/2011 - Iranian Authorities and UNODC launch a cycle of initiatives On Protection of Witnesses and Victims of Crime
• 21/06/2011 - UNODC and Drug Control Headquarters Held a Training Workshop on HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, and Treatment
• 19/06/2011 - Tehran hosts a meeting on drug control with Pakistan and Afghanistan

March 2011

• 01/03/2011 - Three tons of drugs seized in joint operations of the Triangular Initiative

October 2010

• 10/10/2010 - Regional Meeting on Drug Demand Reduction

June 2009

• 03/06/2009 - Triangular cooperation fights transnational trafficking

May 2009

• 20/05/2009 - UNODC Director praises Iran's drug control efforts

March 2009

• 20/03/2009 - UNODC and Iran sign agreements to reduce vulnerability of women and Afghan refugees to drugs and HIV/AIDS
• 16/03/2009 - Counter-narcotics operation

July 2008

• 25/07/2008 - Former drug user now top athlete in Iran