Issue 62 | July 16, 2014
A quick and easy update of the latest UNODC and international drugs and crime news. Can't read this newsletter? View it online here.
Action against drugs and crime supports Mali's peace and development efforts: UNODC Chief Yury Fedotov
Millions lack access to adequate justice, face illegal detention, other abuses
UNODC highlights link between organized crime and wildlife crime at UN Environment Assembly
Security Council expresses support to UNODC on fight against drug trafficking
UNODC Chief tells Security Council Afghan challenges "formidable," emphasises need for long-term engagement
UNODC and Kyrgyzstan strengthen their cooperation against illicit drugs and crime
East Africa tackles cybercrime
Coca bush cultivation drops for third straight year in Bolivia, according to 2013 UNODC survey
UNODC mobilizes young creatives to fight human trafficking
Marked decline in coca plant cultivation in Peru, according to 2013 UNODC survey
UNODC launches consumer awareness brochure on counterfeiting and organized crime
Global drug use prevalence stable, says UNODC World Drug Report 2014
Drug use prevalence is stable around the world, according to UNODC's 2014 World Drug Report, with around 243 million individuals, or 5 per cent of the world's population aged 15-64, having used an illicit drug in 2012. Problem drug users meanwhile numbered about 27 million, roughly 0.6 per cent of the world's adult population, or 1 in every 200 people. Launching the report in Vienna, Executive Director Yury Fedotov appealed for a stronger focus on the health and human rights of all drug users, but particularly those who inject drugs and are living with HIV. [Read More]
Colombia - Monitoreo de Cultivos de Coca 2013
World Drug Report 2014
Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia - Monitoreo de Cultivos de Coca 2013
Perú - Monitoreo de Cultivos de Coca 2013
EMCDDA - EMCDDA releases state-of-the-art review on drugs and driving
European Commission - Buying medicines online? Commission introduces logo to make sure consumers are safe
European Commission - International Day against Drug Abuse: new study shows increasing use of 'legal highs' among young Europeans
Europol - Europol celebrates 15th anniversary as the European law enforcement agency
INTERPOL - INTERPOL Executive Committee selects Germany's Juergen Stock as candidate for next Secretary General
UN News Centre - New UN-backed report finds 'alarmingly high' levels of elephant poaching across Africa
UN News Centre - Illegal trade in wildlife, timber products funding criminals, armed groups - joint UN report
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