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June 2024
- 26/06/2024 - UNODC World Drug Report 2024
- 25/06/2024 - First Person: Moving from fear to hope after war on drugs in the Philippines
- 25/06/2024 - ‘Ninety per cent stronger’ families in the Philippines helping to prevent drug abuse
- 24/06/2024 - First Person: Philippines ‘cyber cops’ tackle explosion of online child abuse
- 20/06/2024 - Explainer: Understanding Human Trafficking for Organ Removal
- 19/06/2024 - How violence against women and girls, including human trafficking, is used as a weapon of war
- 18/06/2024 - The corruption climate: how corruption stands in the way of the response to climate change
- 17/06/2024 - Cracking the Case: UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs Launches New Module on Crime Scene Investigations
- 14/06/2024 - Protecting the FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2028 Summer Olympics from corruption: 5 key takeaways
- 12/06/2024 - Transforming futures in Nigeria through a Women-led Network against Organized Crime
- 06/06/2024 - UN General Assembly calls to leverage the power of sports to reduce crime and drug use among youth
June 2023
- 30/06/2023 - A knowledge-based approach to tackling Afghanistan’s drug abuse crisis
- 30/06/2023 - UNODC World Drug Report 2023 warns of converging crises as illicit drug markets continue to expand
- 30/06/2023 - INTERVIEW: Policing one of the world’s ‘biggest drug trafficking corridors’
- 28/06/2023 - “A chance to be reborn”: how one civil society organization in Macau treats people who use drugs with respect and empathy
- 27/06/2023 - "People First": Special Event Launching 2023 World Drug Report Prioritizes Prevention
- 23/06/2023 - UNODC World Drug Report 2023 warns of converging crises as illicit drug markets continue to expand
- 23/06/2023 - First Person: Reducing the harm caused by drugs in Thailand
- 23/06/2023 - New recommendations to address drug-related challenges in Europe set after continent-wide meeting
- 22/06/2023 - How a Drip Irrigation System Allowed Farmers to Turn Away from Poppy Cultivation in Nangarhar, Afghanistan
- 21/06/2023 - From Despair to Hope: Overcoming Addiction, Embracing Recovery, and Defying Stigma in Pakistan
- 20/06/2023 - Sustainable results against terrorism require sustainable responses, says UNODC Executive Director at United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week
- 19/06/2023 - UNODC Commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Interview with Ms. Nkiruka Jones-Nebo
- 16/06/2023 - Selective or slow justice is no justice at all, says UNODC Executive Director at UN General Assembly debate
- 15/06/2023 - UNODC together with UNESCO and INTERPOL launch the CATCH pilot initiative against trafficking in cultural heritage in the Mediterranean
- 14/06/2023 - From Stigma to Support: Transforming Lives in Tijuana´s Battle against Drug Addiction
- 12/06/2023 - Timor-Leste conducts successful Search and Rescue operation with help of maritime surveillance equipment from UNODC
- 09/06/2023 - Women working on the frontlines of the prevention of violent extremism in Mauritania
- 08/06/2023 - Synthetic drug supply remains at extreme levels and diversifies in East and Southeast Asia, according to new UNODC report
- 02/06/2023 - Fast-tracking the fight against corruption in Southern Africa
- 01/06/2023 - “When I see how their lives have changed, I feel proud”: A prison officer reflects on his work and UNODC’s support to Ghana’s prisons
June 2022
- 30/06/2022 - Training drug control agents to effectively respond to drug trafficking challenges along the Tajik-Afghan border
- 29/06/2022 - World Drug Report 2022 launched to the public with an expert forum discussing findings in-person and online
- 28/06/2022 - #CareInCrises: Special event focuses attention on addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises
- 27/06/2022 - UNODC World Drug Report 2022 highlights trends on cannabis post-legalization, environmental impacts of illicit drugs, and drug use among women and youth
- 24/06/2022 - DrugHelpNet: A Lifeline for Female Drug Users in the midst of a pandemic
- 23/06/2022 - The search for resilience against drug use among youth in Colombia: Marla’s story
- 22/06/2022 - UNODC support for drug treatment services in Afghanistan: Waheeda’s story
- 21/06/2022 - Building Stronger Families to Prevent Drug Use and Trafficking among Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
- 17/06/2022 - Saving lives: partners unite to vaccinate over 11,000 prisoners in Uganda in three weeks
- 15/06/2022 - One step closer to global peace and security for all: launch of the second UNOV/UNODC Strategy for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
- 14/06/2022 - Mainstreaming youth considerations in crime prevention policy
- 13/06/2022 - Customs authorities of Central Asia, Southern Caucasus and Pakistan unite against border control threats
- 10/06/2022 - Three new expert-led UNODC legislative guides to combat crimes that affect the environment
- 09/06/2022 - 90 victims of human trafficking rescued at refugee camp in Malawi; five arrests made
- 08/06/2022 - UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking: 20 new NGO projects selected for emergency grants under the sixth grant cycle
- 07/06/2022 - UNODC launches third phase of Country Programme for Pakistan 2022-2025
- 02/06/2022 - UNODC report: over one billion methamphetamine tablets seized in East and Southeast Asia in 2021 as the regional drug trade continues to expand
June 2021
- 28/06/2021 - UNODC Highlights Lack of Justice for Migrants Abused on Smuggling Routes
- 25/06/2021 - ‘Share Facts on Drugs, Save Lives’: CND special event emphasizes central role of data in tackling the world drug problem
- 24/06/2021 - UNODC World Drug Report 2021: pandemic effects ramp up drug risks, as youth underestimate cannabis dangers
- 23/06/2021 - UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking: 20 new NGO projects selected for emergency grants
- 21/06/2021 - Treatnet Family: Addressing adolescent substance use and related problems through family-based approaches
- 18/06/2021 - Join the World Drug Day campaign, #ShareFactsOnDrugs and #SaveLives
- 18/06/2021 - The 5th International Conference on Governance, Security and Justice Statistics: Global Challenges and Experiences
- 16/06/2021 - During European Development Days, UNODC and partners call for repositioning in urgent battle against wildlife crime
- 14/06/2021 - UNODC Strategic Vision for Africa: Investing in a transformative approach to promote peace, security, and development
- 04/06/2021 - UNGASS 2021 closes highlighting urgent need to fight corruption to save the environment; spotlights whistleblower protection and role of civil society
- 03/06/2021 - UN welcomes creation of GlobE Network to end cross-border corruption
- 03/06/2021 - First-ever UN General Assembly special session against corruption begins with call for bold global action to tackle corruption
- 02/06/2021 - UNGASS 2021 highlights diversity and inclusion as agents for change, and businesses as influential allies in the fight against corruption
- 01/06/2021 - UNGASS 2021 against corruption highlights importance of stolen asset recovery and addressing corruption in the health sector
June 2020
- 29/06/2020 - CND commemorates 75th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter and the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
- 29/06/2020 - Walking the talk on gender mainstreaming: UNODC launches women's network of gender champions
- 29/06/2020 - UN Vienna family committed to fixing global failings exposed by COVID-19
- 26/06/2020 - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - UNODC updates
- 26/06/2020 - UNODC releases non-binding recommendations for anti-corruption policymakers and practitioners
- 25/06/2020 - UNODC World Drug Report 2020: Global drug use rising; while COVID-19 has far reaching impact on global drug markets
- 24/06/2020 - UNODC Helps Malawi Tackle Human Trafficking
- 23/06/2020 - Tailoring South Asia Regional Anti-Terrorism Toolkit for Judges in Pakistan
- 22/06/2020 - UNODC Partners with Eastern Africa Police Chiefs to Support Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre of Excellence
- 19/06/2020 - At UN Business Leaders Summit, UNODC Executive Director highlights importance of preventing corruption during COVID-19 recovery
- 19/06/2020 - Participation of civil society in work of Vienna-based functional Commissions of ECOSOC grows exponentially
- 18/06/2020 - UNODC consolidates its presence and support to Mozambique with support from Norway
- 17/06/2020 - Promoting a more humane criminal justice system, UNODC launches brand new prisoner classification guide
- 16/06/2020 - Resilience Babies underscore the importance of improving access to drug treatment services for female drug users
- 15/06/2020 - CND and CCPCJ commemorate 25th anniversary of Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for gender equality
- 10/06/2020 - UNODC strengthens response to trafficking of Venezuelan migrants
- 09/06/2020 - UNODC supports Senegal to get street children home during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 08/06/2020 - COVID-19: UNODC provides assistance across the Middle East and North Africa
- 04/06/2020 - COVID-19: Victims of human trafficking left unemployed in Vietnam
- 03/06/2020 - COVID19: Education is the bedrock of a just society in the post-COVID world
- 01/06/2020 - UNODC and EU strengthen resilience of Sri Lankan prisons to COVID-19
June 2019
- 28/06/2019 - Myanmar authorities receive training under UNODC fisheries crime projects
- 26/06/2019 - World Drug Report 2019: 35 million people worldwide suffer from drug use disorders while only 1 in 7 people receive treatment
- 19/06/2019 - UNODC co-organizes Security Council Open Arria Formula meeting on Transnational Organized Crime in the Caribbean as threat to peace and stability
- 13/06/2019 - Preventing and combatting smuggling of migrants by air in focus at Conference co-hosted by UNODC
- 12/06/2019 - Container Control Programme helps uncover international drug trafficking ring
- 11/06/2019 - UNODC launches Roadmap on Treatment of Children Associated with Terrorist and Extremist Groups
- 06/06/2019 - Journalists shining spotlight on drug-related deaths in Mexico receive UNODC-supported prize
- 04/06/2019 - Lessons from UNODC’s work in Colombia can be applied to the region and beyond
June 2018
- 29/06/2018 - Concerted action, measures in line with human rights norms needed to combat terrorism, UNODC Chief tells High-Level Conference
- 28/06/2018 - Advancing justice - and gender equality - through the Global Judicial Integrity Network
- 28/06/2018 - International community gathers in New York, discusses coordinated action to tackle terrorism, violent extremism worldwide
- 27/06/2018 - Norway steps up the fight against illegal deforestation with UN and INTERPOL
- 26/06/2018 - Cocaine and opium production worldwide hit ‘absolute record highs’ - major threat to public health says UN study
- 26/06/2018 - World Drug Report 2018: opioid crisis, prescription drug abuse expands; cocaine and opium hit record highs
- 26/06/2018 - On Day Against Drug Abuse, UN calls for international cooperation to realize global commitments
- 26/06/2018 - Responding to global opioid crisis, UNODC launches strategy to protect public health
- 22/06/2018 - A new chance for prisoners to mend their future, one stitch at a time
- 21/06/2018 - UNODC and Uzbekistan sign cooperative agreement to combat crime in all its forms
- 21/06/2018 - International community gathers in Peru, discusses modern crime statistics to deliver better data for less crime
- 19/06/2018 - UNODC technical consultation on family therapy for adolescents with drug use disorders
- 14/06/2018 - At least 2.5 million migrants were smuggled in 2016, first UN global study shows
- 14/06/2018 - UNODC, Singapore collaborate to boost corruption investigations in the Asia-Pacific
- 13/06/2018 - At least 2.5 million migrants smuggled worldwide in 2016, says UNODC study
- 12/06/2018 - UNODC, China join efforts to counter illicit use of money or value transfer services in West and Central Asia
- 11/06/2018 - Second Regional Meeting on New Psychoactive Substances in the Americas takes place in Brazil
- 06/06/2018 - UNODC and INTERPOL reinforce joint action to counter crime, terrorism
- 05/06/2018 - Italy, UNODC strengthen cooperation in support of prison reform in Lebanon
- 05/06/2018 - Weeding corruption out of sport an investment in development: UN crime-fighting agency
- 05/06/2018 - Anti-corruption action needed to safeguard sports as tool for peace and development, says UNODC chief
- 04/06/2018 - World’s aviation leaders meet in Australia, discuss ways to end human trafficking
- 01/06/2018 - UNODC Laboratory holds first workshop on drug identification with electronic field-testing devices for West Africa
June 2017
- 30/06/2017 - Southern Africa: UNODC launches network to combat human trafficking
- 30/06/2017 - UNODC, Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network of Southern Africa meet to discuss national strategies
- 29/06/2017 - UNODC joins United Nations entities to strengthen multi-sectoral response to end gender-based violence against women and girls in Asia-Pacific
- 28/06/2017 - Making the Sahel a priority: a UNODC comprehensive response to fight transnational crime and terrorism
- 28/06/2017 - UNODC and Kyrgyzstan team up to promote sports for youth crime prevention
- 26/06/2017 - On International Day Against Drug Abuse, UN urges collective action to realize global commitments
- 26/06/2017 - Despite challenges inherent in tackling world drug problem, we are on the right path, says UN Chief on International Day
- 22/06/2017 - Unity of action needed against drug challenges, says UNODC Chief at launch of report on illicit drugs
- 22/06/2017 - World Drug Report 2017: 29.5 million people globally suffer from drug use disorders, opioids the most harmful
- 20/06/2017 - Have you ever wondered how much of your day can be impacted by organized crime?
- 19/06/2017 - Crime flourishes during periods of conflict and instability, says UNODC Chief at New York meeting
- 19/06/2017 - Asia-Pacific region: UNODC delivers first training on crime victimization survey amid growing demands for methodological guidance
- 16/06/2017 - Consultations held with key South African actors as ‘Line Up Live Up’ enters next stage of roll out
- 15/06/2017 - UNODC meets UN experts, explores ways to promote good city governance, peaceful and inclusive societies
- 14/06/2017 - UNODC and Jordan sign Memorandum of Understanding to combat illicit trade
- 12/06/2017 - UNODC Briefs Member States on Global Policy Developments Related to Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling
- 08/06/2017 - UNODC highlights global horror of human trafficking to airline leaders
- 08/06/2017 - Strengthening dialogue with civil society is crucial ahead of 2020 Crime Congress
- 07/06/2017 - Mali fights drug trafficking and substance abuse in prisons
- 02/06/2017 - Field Offices receive training to better implement Sustainable Development Goals and UNODC mandate
- 02/06/2017 - Spain becomes first country in Europe to adopt UNODC’s #DeadlyBusiness campaign
June 2016
- 30/06/2016 - UNODC supporting Criminal Procedure Reform in Panama
- 23/06/2016 - Number of drug dependent adults up for first time in six years, now at 29 million: UNODC World Drug Report 2016
- 17/06/2016 - Southern Africa: a regional response to migrant smuggling
- 13/06/2016 - Challenges in crime indicators, sustainable development statistics addressed by global experts
- 07/06/2016 - Senegalese artist Coumba Gawlo raises voice against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants
- 06/06/2016 - UNODC awarded Indian radio Golden Mikes for drug use prevention work
- 03/06/2016 - World Environment Day 2016: Let’s ‘Go Wild For Life’
June 2015
- 29/06/2015 - UNODC, ILO call for action to prevent and respond to abusive and fraudulent labour recruitment
- 26/06/2015 - 2015 World Drug Report finds drug use stable, access to drug & HIV treatment still low
- 18/06/2015 - Successful operation highlights growing international cooperation to combat wildlife crime
- 17/06/2015 - Afghan heroin now also being trafficked through Africa: new UNODC report
- 15/06/2015 - More than a game: Combating corruption through mobile apps
June 2014
- 27/06/2014 - UNODC highlights link between organized crime and wildlife crime at UN Environment Assembly
- 26/06/2014 - Global drug use prevalence stable, says UNODC World Drug Report 2014
- 26/06/2014 - Security Council expresses support to UNODC on fight against drug trafficking
- 25/06/2014 - UNODC Chief tells Security Council Afghan challenges “formidable,” emphasises need for long-term engagement
- 25/06/2014 - UNODC and Kyrgyzstan strengthen their cooperation against illicit drugs and crime
- 24/06/2014 - East Africa tackles cybercrime
- 23/06/2014 - World Drug Report 2014 to be presented in Vienna by Executive Director on 26 June
- 23/06/2014 - Coca bush cultivation drops for third straight year in Bolivia, according to 2013 UNODC survey
- 20/06/2014 - UNODC mobilizes young creatives to fight human trafficking
- 11/06/2014 - Marked decline in coca plant cultivation in Peru, according to 2013 UNODC survey
- 05/06/2014 - UNODC launches consumer awareness brochure on counterfeiting and organized crime
June 2013
- 26/06/2013 - New psychoactive substances pose severe challenges to public health systems, says UNODC Chief at high-level launch of World Drug Report 2013
- 26/06/2013 - World Drug Report: stability in use of traditional drugs, alarming rise in new psychoactive substances
- 25/06/2013 - On World Drug Day, the message is “Make health your 'new high'”
- 24/06/2013 - World Drug Report 2013 to be launched on Wednesday, 26 June
- 21/06/2013 - UN study underlines corruption and integrity challenges among the public sector in Iraq
- 19/06/2013 - Sahel region countries agree to cooperate in response to illicit trafficking, organized crime and terrorism
- 12/06/2013 - World Day against Child Labour : two stories of hope
- 11/06/2013 - Make health your 'new high' in life : UNODC to mark World Drug Day on 26 June
- 06/06/2013 - Reinforcing the role of the family to prevent drug abuse in Mexico
- 04/06/2013 - UNODC signs joint plan of action with Japan for cooperation on Africa, Southeast Asia and Afghanistan
June 2012
- 29/06/2012 - Canada contributes over US$1.3 million to UNODC synthetic drugs programme
- 29/06/2012 - Making a dent in counterfeit goods and drug shipments
- 26/06/2012 - 2012 World Drug Report launched as GA debates impact of drugs and crime on development
- 22/06/2012 - General Assembly to hold thematic debate on drugs, crime and development
- 11/06/2012 - Executive Director pays first visit to Albania
- 11/06/2012 - Albania: Fifteen-year-old girl gets her life back after being trafficked
- 08/06/2012 - Through the lens - life in a Kyrgyz prison
- 05/06/2012 - Moldova: UN Trust Fund supports provision of legal assistance to victims of human trafficking
- 01/06/2012 - Tajik Drug Control Agency marks another successful year
June 2011
- 30/06/2011 - UNODC and Panama inaugurate anti-corruption academy
- 27/06/2011 - "Tree of Hope" draws attention to plight of drug abusers
- 24/06/2011 - World Drug Day 2011: Global health starts with drug-free communities
- 23/06/2011 - World Drug Report 2011: Drug markets stable but use of synthetic & prescription drugs rises
- 21/06/2011 - UNODC to launch World Drug Report 2011
- 20/06/2011 - Protect human rights and workers' rights to end labour exploitation
- 09/06/2011 - Organized crime, organized responses: countering cross-border crime
June 2010
- 29/06/2010 - Spain joins campaign against human trafficking
- 25/06/2010 - World Drug Day message: think health, not drugs
- 25/06/2010 - New courtroom in Mombasa to bring pirates to justice
- 23/06/2010 - World Drug Report 2010: drug use is shifting towards new drugs and new markets
- 23/06/2010 - UNODC focuses on maritime security in Central America
- 22/06/2010 - Divergent coca crop cultivation trends in the Andean countries
- 22/06/2010 - Around 1 million Afghans suffer from drug addiction, UNODC reports
- 21/06/2010 - UNODC to launch World Drug Report 2010
- 17/06/2010 - International criminal markets have become major centres of power, UNODC report shows
- 14/06/2010 - UNODC to launch report on the globalization of crime
- 10/06/2010 - Pastino Lubang: guilty until proven innocent
- 08/06/2010 - Bangladesh: school children learn and talk about human trafficking
- 04/06/2010 - Gun Sculpture draws attention to victims of armed violence
- 01/06/2010 - Illegal logging in Indonesia: the link between forest crime and corruption
June 2009
- 30/06/2009 - Statistics highlight link between injecting drug use and HIV
- 29/06/2009 - Why does cannabis potency matter?
- 26/06/2009 - World Drug Day: Secretary-General's message and public service announcement for youth
- 25/06/2009 - Global coverage of the World Drug Report 2009
- 24/06/2009 - World Drug Report 2009 released
- 24/06/2009 - UNODC World Drug Report 2009 to be released today
- 22/06/2009 - How does UNODC estimate opium cultivation and production figures?
- 19/06/2009 - Steep decline in coca cultivation in Colombia, as Peru and Bolivia see increase
- 19/06/2009 - Law enforcement officers trained to tackle cybercrime
- 17/06/2009 - Launch of World Drug Report 2009 to be webcast live on 24 June
- 16/06/2009 - African Union starts campaign against human trafficking
- 16/06/2009 - Commission on Narcotic Drugs Political Declaration now available online
- 12/06/2009 - Panama gets on board to boost port security
- 12/06/2009 - Child labour: girls at increased risk as economic crisis bites
- 10/06/2009 - Counter-terrorism database goes live
- 09/06/2009 - Interview: human trafficking in Bangladesh
- 05/06/2009 - The environment: individual choices are key to preservation
- 03/06/2009 - Ten years of drug control in Tajikistan
- 03/06/2009 - Triangular cooperation fights transnational trafficking
- 01/06/2009 - Preventing smuggling of drug producing chemicals into Afghanistan
June 2008
- 26/06/2008 - UNODC launches 2008 World Drug Report
- 26/06/2008 - Closer to home – drug use in six Latin American countries in focus
- 19/06/2008 - Drugs and crime in Central America and the Caribbean
- 13/06/2008 - "Tik": Crystal meth in Cape Town
- 09/06/2008 - Encountering human trafficking in Bolivia
- 04/06/2008 - United Nations General Assembly urges stronger action against human trafficking
