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April 2024
- 30/04/2024 - Unlocking justice: the crucial role of data in the criminal justice system
- 23/04/2024 - Eight Latin American countries fighting human trafficking together
- 23/04/2024 - UNODC Executive Director urges action to confront violence, corruption, and chaos in Haiti
- 22/04/2024 - Explainer: What are crimes that affect the environment?
- 19/04/2024 - Drug trafficking undermining stability and development in Sahel region, says new report from UNODC
- 09/04/2024 - From violence to victory: how sports gave Gnima Faye her freedom back
- 08/04/2024 - Building trust for the rule of law: the GlobE Network through the eyes of a prosecutor
- 05/04/2024 - From the streets to basketball: how sports freed Yoro Barry from a life of violence
- 05/04/2024 - Haiti: Gangs have ‘more firepower than the police’
- 04/04/2024 - Women in Sports Law Promote Fairness and Justice on and off the Field
- 03/04/2024 - PHOTO STORY: Painting the Silence - Stories of Disability and Human Trafficking
April 2023
- 28/04/2023 - UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly briefs Security Council on violence and organized crime in Haiti
- 28/04/2023 - Unleashing the Power of Partnerships: 5 collaborative ways UNODC tackles wildlife crime in Asia-Pacific
- 17/04/2023 - Poultry, not poppy: how an alternative development programme in Afghanistan helped a single mother provide for her family
- 13/04/2023 - Invisible no more: the story of Jane Lasonder, victim of human trafficking
- 12/04/2023 - Viet Nam Customs seize seven tons of smuggled ivory
- 06/04/2023 - “I never imagined that sports could do this”: UNODC celebrates the power of sports in preventing violence, crime, and drug use among youth on the International Day of Sports
- 04/04/2023 - Mexico: Coding4 Integrity Prize awarded to prototype detecting counterfeit medicine
- 03/04/2023 - 98 tonnes of cocaine seized in WCO-UNODC Operation TIN CAN - Tackling organized crime and insider threats exploiting the supply chain
April 2022
- 22/04/2022 - Strengthening regional partnerships for drug prevention: UNODC disburses grant from Japan’s Drug Use Prevention Center
- 14/04/2022 - Addressing corruption as a driver of forest, wildlife and biodiversity loss: UNODC supports interagency efforts in the DRC
- 12/04/2022 - UNODC Report – signs of increased opium production in Myanmar
- 11/04/2022 - UNODC and Japan agree to strengthen cross-border cooperation in Central Asia
- 04/04/2022 - UNODC Executive Director visits the frontlines of the Asia-Pacific drug trade
April 2021
- 30/04/2021 - UNODC Ensures Access to Equitable Justice through e-Justice Rooms in Moldova
- 26/04/2021 - Female Police Officers Step into the Frontlines as First Responders in Pakistan
- 23/04/2021 - Photography Exhibition in Tanzania Showcases UNODC's Work
- 23/04/2021 - Launch of Task Force To Improve Cooperation Among Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Authorities & Sport Organisations
- 22/04/2021 - Making the Streets Safer for Women & Girls in Mexico
- 22/04/2021 - Protection of Smuggled Migrants High on the Agenda at UN Forum
- 21/04/2021 - Combating Wildlife Crime and the Illicit Exploitation of Natural Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- 21/04/2021 - UNODC Supports Jamaica in Generating Data on Victimization & Safety
- 20/04/2021 - Crime Prevention During a Global Pandemic
- 20/04/2021 - UNODC & WHO Celebrate a Decade of Delivering Effective and Humane Treatment for People with Drug Use Disorders Through Their Joint Programme
- 16/04/2021 - CND 64th session fosters multi-stakeholder discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world drug problem
- 15/04/2021 - The 64th Session of the CND Marks Engagement with Civil Society & Addresses Sport as a Tool for Substance Use Prevention
- 15/04/2021 - Leveraging Sport for Substance Use Prevention: Reviewing the Evidence at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
- 15/04/2021 - Data on the Impact of COVID-19 on Drug Markets Presented on the Sidelines of the CND
- 15/04/2021 - UNODC Launches Spanish Version of the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs
- 14/04/2021 - The 64th Session of the CND Welcomes Youth & Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue
- 14/04/2021 - The UNODC Youth Statement Delivered at the 64th Session of the CND
- 14/04/2021 - UNODC & the Vittorio Occorsio Foundation Partner to Explore the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Fight Against Crime
- 13/04/2021 - The 64th Session of the CND Explores Joint Solutions to Address the World Drug Problem
- 13/04/2021 - The 64th Session of the CND Adopts Joint Statement on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- 12/04/2021 - The 64th Session of the CND Launches with Call for Joint Action to Tackle the World Drug Problem
- 09/04/2021 - UNODC Delivers Anti-Human Trafficking Training to Diplomatic & Consular Personnel in Saudi Arabia
- 08/04/2021 - UNODC & Canada to Host Anti-Human Trafficking Technology Competition
- 07/04/2021 - UNODC Empowers Coffee Growing Communities in Lao PDR
- 06/04/2021 - UNODC Engages Public-Private Partnerships in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
- 06/04/2021 - UNODC & Malawi Launch New Measures to Combat Human Trafficking Among Refugees
- 06/04/2021 - South American Crackdown on Illegal Gun Trade Reveals Serious Trafficking Despite Pandemic
April 2020
- 30/04/2020 - With 'Lockdown Learners' initiative, UNODC engages youth confined by COVID-19
- 29/04/2020 - UNODC Online Training to Support People Who Use Drugs during COVID-19 in Egypt and the UAE
- 28/04/2020 - UNODC supports South Eastern Europe in facing the COVID-19 pandemic
- 27/04/2020 - UNODC supports virtual capacity building to prevent communicable diseases in prison settings in the United Arab Emirates
- 24/04/2020 - With UNODC support, Namibia prisoner rehabilitation project helps stop COVID-19 spread
- 23/04/2020 - Forum for Maritime Law Enforcement Personnel on Managing COVID19 Cases at Sea held Virtually
- 22/04/2020 - Wildlife trafficking harms animals and human health - the case of Pangolins
- 21/04/2020 - UNODC and Partners adapt to COVID-19 restrictions with use of online counter-terrorism learning platform
- 21/04/2020 - UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking Announces 10 NGO Projects Selected for New Emergency Aid Window of 4th Grant Cycle
- 20/04/2020 - UNODC's agile training approach fosters prevention and control of COVID-19 in the prisons of Sindh
- 17/04/2020 - UNODC Deploys Mentors to Prevent and Combat Violent Extremism in Sri Lankan Prisons
- 17/04/2020 - UNODC supports efforts to reduce COVID-19 risk at Kenya methadone clinics
- 16/04/2020 - Home learning for primary school children gets a boost with UNODCâs innovative tools
- 16/04/2020 - UN police officers in Mali step up action against human trafficking and migrant smuggling with UNODC support
- 15/04/2020 - Show your teenagers the big picture with UNODC's unique comics and games
- 14/04/2020 - UNODC launches DrugHelpNet in Nigeria to provide over-the-phone assistance to Drug Users in Need
- 09/04/2020 - UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking, managed by UNODC, responds to COVID-19 through support to 10 NGOs
- 08/04/2020 - UNODC virtually launches new measures on Anti-Human-Trafficking in Saudi Arabia
- 07/04/2020 - UNODC training programme 'Treatnet Family' shows positive impact in reducing substance use and related problems in Indonesia
- 06/04/2020 - UNODC supports police in preventing crime and responding to COVID-19 outbreak in Kyrgyzstan
April 2019
- 26/04/2019 - Regional priorities for 14th UN Crime Congress highlighted in preparatory meetings organized by UNODC
- 26/04/2019 - European Union and United Nations launch joint project to prevent Acts of Nuclear Terrorism
- 24/04/2019 - UNODC and Qatar partner to help safeguard sport from corruption and crime
- 18/04/2019 - UNODC organizes expert meeting on international cooperation in criminal matters
- 17/04/2019 - Ecuador and UNODC say #AQUIESTOY against human trafficking
- 16/04/2019 - Embracing equality and eradicating bias: New guidelines for inclusive working environment launched at UN Vienna
- 15/04/2019 - To help lower re-offending, UNODC and partners inaugurate two new prison rehabilitation facilities in Zambia
- 11/04/2019 - Civil society and governments from Africa reiterate commitment to fighting corruption at UNODC workshop in Addis Ababa
- 10/04/2019 - UNODC plays central role at the 63rd Commission on the Status of Women
- 09/04/2019 - UN Youth Envoy urges young people to call for crime prevention and world peace
- 05/04/2019 - Belgium announces EUR 2 million contribution to Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking, managed by UNODC
- 03/04/2019 - Thailand and UNODC hold high-level ASEAN region border security talks
April 2018
- 30/04/2018 - Smuggling of migrants: a complex human and legal issue to be taught at university with new UNODC modules
- 24/04/2018 - UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme reports record high cocaine seizures in Latin America and the Caribbean
- 16/04/2018 - UNODC, Internet Watch Foundation team up to tackle online child sexual abuse imagery
- 13/04/2018 - Keep Running: Chinese celebrities supporting the Sustainable Development Goals
- 13/04/2018 - West and Central Asia: UNODC holds regional workshop to counter illicit financial flows
- 13/04/2018 - At UNHQ in NY, UNODC supports efforts to harness sport as a force for crime prevention
- 12/04/2018 - Chief Justices and senior judges launch UNODC's Global Judicial Integrity Network
- 11/04/2018 - UNODC launches new counter-terrorism programme in Iraq
- 10/04/2018 - First West African university course on addiction launched with UNODC support
- 10/04/2018 - With fair play, tolerance and team spirit, sport can score for peace and development, say UN officials
- 09/04/2018 - International community can do more to harness sport to engage youth and promote change, says UNODC chief at high-level event for International Day of Sport
- 06/04/2018 - UNODC brings together criminal justice and civil society actors to discuss violent extremism in West Africa
- 05/04/2018 - Jamaica joins UNODC's Blue Heart campaign to end human trafficking
- 03/04/2018 - Thai Princess and UNODC delegation meet ASEAN Secretary General and visit a prison for women in Indonesia
April 2017
- 28/04/2017 - Victims of gender-based violence may be more comfortable talking to female officers, UNODC expert says
- 27/04/2017 - Pakistan: efforts to counter terrorism boosted with new partnership between UNODC, EU and country Government
- 26/04/2017 - Brazil joins UNODC global initiative against human trafficking and migrant smuggling
- 25/04/2017 - Synthetic cannabinoids such as Spice must be taken out of circulation, says UNODC’s head of laboratory
- 12/04/2017 - Education for Justice: Countering cybercrime, creating prosperity
- 12/04/2017 - Identification, investigation of human trafficking in Greece boosted with UNODC’s help
- 06/04/2017 - Celebrating sport as a powerful tool for at-risk youth development
- 05/04/2017 - Recent attacks show pirates off Somalia’s coast still a potent threat
- 04/04/2017 - AIRCOP: Global experts meet in Brazil to discuss drugs, other illicit trafficking in airports
- 04/04/2017 - #DeadlyBusiness: UNODC campaign against migrant smuggling launched in Washington DC
April 2016
- 28/04/2016 - EU - UNODC launch follow-up Programme to support Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts
- 22/04/2016 - UNODC Chief: UNGASS momentum can drive progress in addressing world drug problem
- 21/04/2016 - Alternative Development and its role in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals
- 21/04/2016 - Progress and challenges: The dynamic nature of NPS
- 20/04/2016 - Mekong countries promote regional drug strategy at UN General Assembly
- 19/04/2016 - New campaign on science-based drug prevention launched at UN General Assembly Special Session
- 19/04/2016 - Global drug policies must put people first, says UNODC chief at General Assembly special session on world drug problem
- 19/04/2016 - Harnessing the power of data and analysis to tackle the drug problem
- 19/04/2016 - NGOs vital partner in work on the ground to address drug challenges: UNODC chief
- 19/04/2016 - Critical role of science in the development of balanced, health-oriented drug policy covered at UNGASS 2016
- 18/04/2016 - Youth practice anti-corruption diplomacy in Mauritius
- 15/04/2016 - Gabon to take over security and intelligence facilities to tackle wildlife and forest crime
- 12/04/2016 - #ADeadlyBusiness Campaign, drawing attention to the plight of smuggled migrants, presented at OAS
- 08/04/2016 - UNODC Chief: International Drug Policy Is Not An End, It Is The Means To Put People First
- 07/04/2016 - A Blue Heart beats in Panama City
April 2015
- 28/04/2015 - Migrant smuggling in Asia increasingly complex and dynamic
- 27/04/2015 - Stemming the flow of illegal drugs: building cross-border cooperation in Central Asia
- 23/04/2015 - UNODC advocates transparent and merit-based appointments for the justice sector in Nigeria
- 22/04/2015 - How evaluation improves lives
- 19/04/2015 - 13th UN Crime Congress closes with vow to implement Doha Declaration for crime’s victims
- 17/04/2015 - Crime Congress highlights ‘epidemic’ prison overcrowding
- 15/04/2015 - We must take the fight to the traffickers along maritime routes, says UNODC Chief
- 14/04/2015 - Two thousand human trafficking victims benefit annually from UN Trust Fund
- 13/04/2015 - Calls for wildlife and forest crime to be treated as serious crime
- 13/04/2015 - Spotlight on human dignity, justice at high-level debate on rule of law and development
- 12/04/2015 - Crime Congress Opens, UN Secretary-General says we must remake world in the image of justice and equality
- 09/04/2015 - From drug addiction to top-flight rugby: the therapeutic power of social integration
- 09/04/2015 - Opening of refugee exhibition in Vienna reinforces need to support vulnerable smuggled migrants
- 07/04/2015 - Strengthening anti-corruption measures through Nigeria’s amended extradition law
- 02/04/2015 - Preventing crime to build sustainable development: Crime Congress 2015
April 2014
- 30/04/2014 - UNODC expands key legal database to help improve human trafficking convictions
- 26/04/2014 - Speaking in New York, UNODC Chief warns of crime’s impact on development, peace and security
- 24/04/2014 - UNODC campaign recognized for raising awareness among consumers about organized crime and counterfeiting
- 23/04/2014 - Preventing HIV/AIDS among women who use drugs in north eastern India
- 17/04/2014 - UNODC honours colleagues killed in Somalia
- 07/04/2014 - A tribute to our fallen colleagues
- 07/04/2014 - UNODC chief launches new Caribbean regional programme
- 05/04/2014 - Triathlete crosses a continent to raise awareness on human trafficking
- 04/04/2014 - New prison marks a significant improvement in bringing justice to the Horn of Africa
April 2013
- 29/04/2013 - Crime Commission closes on reminder that rule of law protects against violence, oppression and injustice
- 25/04/2013 - Violence against children in the criminal justice system
- 24/04/2013 - Honouring victims of terrorism worldwide
- 23/04/2013 - Heads of UNODC and CITES urge wildlife and forest offences to be treated as serious transnational organized crimes
- 22/04/2013 - “We cannot allow the criminals to prosper from their crimes” says UNODC Executive Director
- 19/04/2013 - Victims of terrorism, wildlife crime, and violence against women and children to be discussed at this year's UN Crime Commission
- 16/04/2013 - First comprehensive UNODC study on transnational organized crime threats in East Asia and the Pacific
- 13/04/2013 - UNODC Executive Director concludes official visit to Japan
- 11/04/2013 - Continuing progress for the UNODC/WCO Container Control Programme
- 06/04/2013 - UN Tourism and Crime bodies to call on tourists to play a role in reducing illicit trafficking
- 05/04/2013 - Fostering a more efficient response to migrant smuggling in Asia
- 02/04/2013 - UNODC awarded Spanish Gold Medal of Merit for its commitment to countering drug dependence
April 2012
- 27/04/2012 - Crime Commission ends with call for practical action against organized crime
- 27/04/2012 - Crime Commission tackles the smuggling of migrants, a growing humanitarian problem
- 24/04/2012 - United Nations organizations cooperate to stamp out human trafficking and sex tourism
- 23/04/2012 - Transnational crime threatens MDGs, Crime Commission told
- 19/04/2012 - 21st session of Commission on Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice to be held in Vienna
- 17/04/2012 - UNODC and International Organization for Migration sign agreement for closer cooperation
- 17/04/2012 - UNODC and European Union border management agency sign cooperation agreement
- 17/04/2012 - UNODC chief addresses conference of the Central Asia Border Security Initiative
- 16/04/2012 - Portugal joins Blue Heart campaign against human trafficking
- 13/04/2012 - UNODC chief discusses responses to HIV/AIDS among drug users and prisoners
- 12/04/2012 - UNODC head briefs Swiss health minister on drug prevention and treatment
- 03/04/2012 - General Assembly President calls for redoubling of efforts to end human trafficking
- 02/04/2012 - United Nations-private sector partnership crucial in meeting MDGs
April 2011
- 27/04/2011 - G20 can mobilize private sector in global fight against corruption
- 21/04/2011 - UNODC Executive Director notes key role of Russia in curbing drug trafficking
- 18/04/2011 - Despite high prices of opium, a slight decrease in poppy cultivation in 2011 is expected
- 15/04/2011 - UNODC to receive over 3 million dollars from Siemens Integrity Initiative
- 11/04/2011 - Crime Commission to address protection of children from exploitation on the Web
- 08/04/2011 - Public-private sector partnership is crucial in tackling organized crime
April 2010
- 29/04/2010 - UNODC enters partnership to address organized crime in Guatemala
- 26/04/2010 - Kabul: women raising their children behind bars
- 23/04/2010 - Astha: building a new life in Nepal
- 21/04/2010 - Health is the theme of the 2010 world drug campaign
- 20/04/2010 - Crime Congress wraps up with "Salvador Declaration"
- 15/04/2010 - Mexico takes lead in launching national campaign against human trafficking
- 12/04/2010 - Twelfth Crime Congress opens in Salvador, Brazil
- 09/04/2010 - UNODC and Bolivia launch six-year programme to combat drugs and crime
- 08/04/2010 - UNODC 2010 Annual Report released
- 07/04/2010 - Mephedrone: a legal and potentially lethal high
- 01/04/2010 - CSI Vienna: stepping up forensic services support
April 2009
- 28/04/2009 - Stamping out slavery
- 27/04/2009 - Economic fraud and identity-related crime: tackling a sinister new "alliance"
- 24/04/2009 - Crime Commission addresses threats to security and justice
- 24/04/2009 - United Nations human rights rapporteur denounces torture
- 23/04/2009 - Enhancing the lives of female inmates
- 23/04/2009 - Comprehensive regional response launched to combat trafficking in West Africa
- 23/04/2009 - Towards more humane prison systems
- 22/04/2009 - Earth Day: how stopping organized crime can help the environment
- 21/04/2009 - CSI Vienna: UNODC launches forensic tool for crime fighters
- 20/04/2009 - From coca to palm oil: alternative development in Peru
- 17/04/2009 - Crime Commission opens in Vienna
- 14/04/2009 - What to do about piracy?
- 14/04/2009 - Member States invited to deposit ratification instruments for crime, corruption and terrorism
- 07/04/2009 - United Nations and Inter-Parliamentary Union join forces to combat trafficking in persons
- 07/04/2009 - UNODC launches “pro-health” drug campaign on World Health Day
- 01/04/2009 - Promoting the rule of law and human security in South-Eastern Europe
April 2008
- 30/04/2008 - Illicit Drug Trends of Afghan opiates
- 25/04/2008 - Why should we care about cannabis?
- 22/04/2008 - South-South cooperation fights organized crime
- 18/04/2008 - UN Crime Commission addresses emerging threats
- 17/04/2008 - UNODC unveils interactive criminal justice software
- 15/04/2008 - Thai Royalty inspires women in prison
- 15/04/2008 - Rule of law: A "missing" Millennium Development Goal
- 14/04/2008 - Preventing trafficking in illicit forest resources
- 09/04/2008 - Interview with Huguette Labelle - Chair of Transparency International
- 08/04/2008 - Ricky Martin raises awareness on human trafficking in Cambodia
- 02/04/2008 - Sports help prevent drug abuse