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August 2024
- 29/08/2024 - Southeast Asia: Torture rooms and karaoke bars in gang-run ‘scam farms’
- 22/08/2024 - Solar electricity boosts climate resilience in Pakistan’s prisons
- 21/08/2024 - Rebuilding resilience among children and youth in Nigeria
- 19/08/2024 - From Poppy Fields to Coffee Plantations: Nang Htwe's Journey of Transformation in Myanmar's Shan State
- 12/08/2024 - 10 steps to take action against corruption: for youth by youth
- 09/08/2024 - United Nations: Member States finalize a new cybercrime convention
- 07/08/2024 - Concert on the beach: Prisoners become performers in Thailand
- 05/08/2024 - “A perfect storm for smuggling”: New UNODC research on migrant smuggling in Southeast Asia reveals why people seek out smugglers
- 02/08/2024 - A jungle network working to combat crimes that affect the environment in Peru’s Amazon
August 2023
- 25/08/2023 - UNODC empowers female officers in maritime law enforcement with pioneering vessel navigation training
- 21/08/2023 - Victims Voices’, Silencing Terrorism: Iman Abdullah
- 17/08/2023 - Tackling transnational trafficking in Southeast Asia from the grass roots up
- 16/08/2023 - Truck drivers learn about the dangers of illegally transporting human cargo
- 11/08/2023 - Celebrating ways #YouthLead: Five youth voices advocating for youth empowerment
- 08/08/2023 - “Life doesn’t stop with imprisonment”: supporting prisoner rehabilitation in Beirut, Lebanon
- 02/08/2023 - Thailand: Moving from punishment to treatment of people who use drugs
August 2022
- 31/08/2022 - In India, youth is key to integrity, peace, health and sustainable development
- 29/08/2022 - Inspectors from UNODC provide critical support for over one million tonnes of grain shipments from Ukraine in August
- 24/08/2022 - Baking: a possible pathway out of drug use for women in Kerman, Iran
- 19/08/2022 - “I've been waiting 16 years for this moment”: Helping to transform the lives of victims of terrorism in Iraq
- 17/08/2022 - Practice makes perfect: simulated trials in East Africa aim to help prosecute pirates
- 11/08/2022 - UNODC celebrates International Youth Day by working for and with youth
- 09/08/2022 - Boat Drivers and Smuggling Networks: New UNODC Research Questions Assumptions about Smuggling of Migrants by Sea
- 04/08/2022 - FIFA and UNODC wrap up year-long global programme to tackle match manipulation in football
- 03/08/2022 - UNODC port security training brings results with interception of 36 radiated tortoises in Madagascar
- 01/08/2022 - Crime, corruption, maritime insecurity and the environment: why a criminal justice approach is necessary to protect our oceans
August 2021
- 31/08/2021 - Share Facts, Save lives on International Overdose Awareness Day
- 30/08/2021 - UNODC and Japan to further cooperation to promote justice and the rule of law
- 26/08/2021 - UNODC expands work with national law enforcement academies in Southeast Asia to mitigate long-term impacts of COVID-19
- 12/08/2021 - UNODC stands with young people to promote meaningful youth engagement
- 10/08/2021 - Armenia joins Blue Heart Campaign against human trafficking
- 10/08/2021 - Global response needed to counter rising security threats at sea
- 09/08/2021 - 20 years of UN Firearms Protocol and Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) shed light on way forward
- 04/08/2021 - UNODC and Mozambique cooperate to promote maritime security
- 02/08/2021 - UNODC and Siemens AG strengthen partnership for business integrity
August 2020
- 31/08/2020 - UNODC launches "State of Integrity", a guide on conducting corruption risk assessments in public organizations
- 28/08/2020 - UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking Announces 16 NGO Projects Selected for 4th Grant Cycle Medium-term Aid Window
- 28/08/2020 - UNODC launches the Colombo Commentary, a guide to strengthen the independence of national anti-corruption agencies
- 28/08/2020 - UNODC holds online consultation on Public-Private Partnerships: Joining forces to Counter Trafficking in Persons
- 27/08/2020 - UNODC and partners foster transnational cooperation to combat fisheries crime
- 25/08/2020 - Corruption in Nigeria: UNODC premieres animated movie to inspire youth
- 25/08/2020 - UNODC's First Virtual Music Concert Raises Funds for Victims of Human Trafficking
- 24/08/2020 - UNODC supports the municipality of Queretaro, Mexico, in responding to local safety and security needs in times of COVID-19
- 21/08/2020 - UNODC celebrates International Youth Day
- 17/08/2020 - From youth to youth: Drug Abuse Prevention Centre (DAPC) Japan volunteers donate to support UNODC
- 14/08/2020 - INCB, WHO and UNODC statement on access to internationally controlled medicines during COVID-19 pandemic
- 11/08/2020 - "You cannot clap with one hand": UNODC and African States prioritize regional cooperation in combating organized crime in the context of COVID-19
- 07/08/2020 - UNODC Brussels & partners celebrate the World Day against Trafficking in Persons
- 07/08/2020 - Paying tribute to first responders in the fight against human trafficking
- 06/08/2020 - Malta joins UNODC Blue Heart Campaign against Human Trafficking
- 04/08/2020 - COVID-19: Launch of first ever online training for Kenya's National Police Service
August 2019
- 29/08/2019 - UNODC holds Workshop for Civil Society on UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime’s Review Mechanism
- 27/08/2019 - Solutions to the growing synthetic drug trade are advanced at Singapore regional meeting
- 23/08/2019 - UNODC opens the first specialized Forensics Laboratory in Laos for analysing digital evidence
- 22/08/2019 - Latest UNODC Monitoring Report shows decline of coca cultivation in Bolivia
- 22/08/2019 - UNODC and Korea Statistics open Centre of Excellence for Statistics on Crime and Criminal Justice in Asia and the Pacific
- 21/08/2019 - UNODC and Member States hold event in remembrance of and tribute to victims of terrorism
- 02/08/2019 - UNODC-supported Coffee Growers in Myanmar Receive a Fair Deal
- 01/08/2019 - European Union and UNODC launch 15 million Euro project to dismantle migrant smuggling and human trafficking networks in North Africa
- 01/08/2019 - UNODC Offices around the world observe World Day against Trafficking in Persons
August 2018
- 29/08/2018 - Multi-agency law enforcement project in El Salvador detects passenger wanted for terrorism charges
- 27/08/2018 - UNODC organizes workshop to address opioid problem in West Africa
- 23/08/2018 - Chile becomes first country in South America to adopt #DeadlyBusiness campaign against migrant smuggling
- 21/08/2018 - UNODC Bolivia: The 2017 Coca Cultivation Survey reveals an increase in coca crops
- 21/08/2018 - UNODC marks first terrorism victims remembrance day
- 08/08/2018 - Early Warning Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean address health risks of drug use
- 02/08/2018 - United against Corruption: UNODC, UNDP support efforts to strengthen effectiveness of national authorities
August 2017
- 31/08/2017 - International experts gather to develop new judicial ethics training under the Doha Declaration Global Programme
- 30/08/2017 - UNODC continues to support Field Offices in Sustainable Development Goals implementation
- 28/08/2017 - UNODC cements close ties with Japan through strategic dialogue on drugs, crime and terrorism
- 25/08/2017 - Helping judiciaries in their role as the guardian of the rule of law
- 25/08/2017 - Business can blaze a trail against human trafficking, UNODC Chief tells forum
- 22/08/2017 - Southern Africa: UNODC, Africa’s rangers at the frontline of the anti-poaching war
- 21/08/2017 - Corruption in Nigeria survey reveals far-reaching impact
- 18/08/2017 - Lake Chad Basin: integrating gender dimensions to fight terrorism
- 15/08/2017 - UNODC advocates a balanced, evidence and human rights based approach to drug control in Nigeria
- 12/08/2017 - On International Youth Day 2017, UNODC launches tool to help communities use sport to build resilience of their youth
- 10/08/2017 - New UNODC report sheds light on the phenomenon of human trafficking into Thailand
- 01/08/2017 - #AquiEstoy: campaign against human trafficking launched in Mexico
August 2016
- 31/08/2016 - With UNODC support, Mexico launches nation-wide programme to tackle migrant smuggling
- 29/08/2016 - UNODC Executive Director, in Nairobi, highlights need for regional cooperation to promote security, development
- 23/08/2016 - UNODC and ICSS launch comprehensive Resource Guide on Good Practices in the Investigation of Match-Fixing
- 23/08/2016 - Kenya: Police launch reform campaign aiming at national, local levels
- 09/08/2016 - New Colombia report sheds light on link between gold extraction and criminal activities
- 05/08/2016 - Tackling human trafficking is a global concern
August 2015
- 18/08/2015 - 2014 Bolivia Survey reports decline in coca cultivation for fourth year in a row
- 14/08/2015 - UNODC’s crime classification: a key tool against criminal activities worldwide
- 03/08/2015 - Annual Report highlights UNODC’s vision of protecting sustainable development from threat of drugs and crime
August 2014
- 30/08/2014 - UNODC supports awareness about overdose
- 20/08/2014 - Synthetic drugs a major drag on development and the rule of law in East and Southeast Asia
- 16/08/2014 - Hit TV shows Graceland and Law and Order support UNODC’s Blue Heart campaign against human trafficking with special broadcasts
- 14/08/2014 - Former Colombian coca growers export cocoa to Europe
- 06/08/2014 - With massive support, UNODC spreads its message against human trafficking all over the world
August 2013
- 30/08/2013 - UNODC Brazil launches project to prevent drug use by strengthening family skills
- 14/08/2013 - World Drug Day 2013: Activities across the globe
- 08/08/2013 - Colombia grows quarter less coca crop, according to UNODC 2012 survey
- 05/08/2013 - Coca crop cultivation and yield continue to decline in Bolivia for second straight year : UNODC 2012 Coca Monitoring Survey
August 2012
- 30/08/2012 - South African bus carries message of hope for victims of domestic violence
- 23/08/2012 - Guyana and Suriname are first Caribbean countries to join Container Control Programme
- 22/08/2012 - Global Migration Group: acting together in a world on the move
- 16/08/2012 - German CEOs urge lawmakers to step up action against corruption
- 10/08/2012 - International Youth Day 2012: Young people can lead change to healthier societies
- 02/08/2012 - UNODC assists Lao PDR farmers to find alternatives to opium poppy cultivation
August 2011
- 25/08/2011 - Death for 50 rupees: misuse of prescription drugs in South Asia
- 22/08/2011 - UNODC and UN-Habitat release guidelines to help prevent crime in urban areas
- 15/08/2011 - Maldives "1410": help for drug users is just one ring away
- 11/08/2011 - Tracing dirty money - an expert on the trail
- 09/08/2011 - North-east India: recognizing female injecting drug users
- 04/08/2011 - Reinforcing Mexico’s response to human trafficking: President Calderón recognizes role of Blue Heart Campaign
- 03/08/2011 - Prison Reform in Latin America and the Caribbean
August 2010
- 26/08/2010 - When cheap fakes mean paying too high a price
- 23/08/2010 - Bolivia welcomes new UNODC representative
- 17/08/2010 - Colombia: new anti-drugs campaign targets the public
- 13/08/2010 - UNODC boosts Cambodian border control capacity
- 11/08/2010 - Gleams of hope from prison
- 06/08/2010 - Human trafficking takes centre stage at the General Assembly
- 02/08/2010 - UNODC promotes international cooperation in West and Central Asia
August 2009
- 28/08/2009 - UNODC releases new anti-human trafficking manual
- 28/08/2009 - UNODC looks back at 30 years in Vienna
- 20/08/2009 - Interview with counsellor at Bhutan Narcotic Control Agency
- 18/08/2009 - New pact to fight organized crime in Asia
- 13/08/2009 - Mexico endorses Blue Heart Campaign
- 12/08/2009 - International Youth Day: It's your health, it's your future
- 10/08/2009 - Jury hears testimonies of human trafficking and HIV
- 07/08/2009 - Evidence of drug lab activity in West Africa
- 06/08/2009 - Freshta Jamal: helping women to resettle
- 03/08/2009 - UNODC provides counter-terrorism training to Afghan officials
August 2008
- 26/08/2008 - Opium cultivation in Afghanistan down by a fifth
- 19/08/2008 - Record heroin seizure in the UAE
- 15/08/2008 - Observing border control in Tajikistan
- 08/08/2008 - Fighting corruption with the private sector
