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October 2024
- 10/10/2024 - Generation Justice: young people around the world join the call for penal reform
- 09/10/2024 - Explainer: What is the Organized Crime Convention?
- 08/10/2024 - PHOTO STORY: Beyond farming – Women farmers find alternatives to opium cultivation in Myanmar
- 02/10/2024 - First Person: Swapping guns for ballpens in the Philippines
- 01/10/2024 - Beyond farming: First women-only visit from Myanmar to Thailand's highlands
October 2023
- 31/10/2023 - Uniting the world against corruption: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption
- 25/10/2023 - "We have a duty not to forget or neglect the world drug problem,” says UNODC Executive Director at Commission on Narcotic Drugs Thematic Discussions
- 25/10/2023 - A life after trafficking: new release of UNVTF 2022 Annual Report
- 24/10/2023 - From Poppy Fields to Coffee Plantations: Nang Htwe's Journey of Transformation in Myanmar's Shan State
- 23/10/2023 - More profitable than poppy: providing an alternative to cultivating drug crops in Afghanistan
- 20/10/2023 - Sacha inchi: the 'star seed' that symbolizes peace and resilience in the Colombian Amazon
- 20/10/2023 - A new crop, a new vision: Sabino’s switch from growing coca to growing coffee in Bolivia
- 19/10/2023 - Battling the Shadow of Deforestation: Community-Led Efforts to Combat Deforestation in Myanmar's Shan State
- 17/10/2023 - Seven years left to rescue Global Goals: UNODC Executive Director urges accelerated action to secure a more sustainable future
- 16/10/2023 - Why gender matters in the fight against gang violence
- 10/10/2023 - “Let us show those who need us that we care” - Strengthening quality drug use disorder treatment in Central Asia
- 09/10/2023 - “Cheaper than a cup of coffee” - how UNODC’s Synthetic Drug Strategy can be used to curb the threat of synthetic drugs in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
- 05/10/2023 - IOM and UNODC release new guidance to help combat human trafficking through data
- 04/10/2023 - “My dream is to rebuild my life”: rehabilitating foreign terrorist fighters in detention
- 03/10/2023 - Breaking barriers: including civil society in the fight against transnational organized crime in Kenya
- 02/10/2023 - EU and UNODC meet for 2nd Anti-Corruption Dialogue
- 02/10/2023 - New UNODC report examines patterns and prevalence of trafficking in persons in the Pacific Islands
October 2022
- 31/10/2022 - Clearing a path forward for effective public-private partnerships in drug control
- 28/10/2022 - UNODC joins the ENFORCE coalition against waste trafficking
- 27/10/2022 - UNODC and partners launch toolkit for tackling underreported crime of human trafficking for organ removal
- 25/10/2022 - Need fast facts on drugs, crime, or criminal justice? Check out our updated Data Portal
- 25/10/2022 - UNODC launches new global programme on preventing and countering terrorism
- 24/10/2022 - Multilateralism for progress in the fight against transnational organized crime: 11th session of the UNTOC Conference of the Parties closes
- 17/10/2022 - Combating organized crime: strengthening international cooperation at 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties
- 13/10/2022 - UNODC Consultation on youth engagement: Discovering the voice and power of youth
- 10/10/2022 - Chair of Commission on Narcotic Drugs holds Forum to Improve Availability and Access to Controlled Medicines
- 07/10/2022 - UNODC and European Union hold first-ever anti-corruption dialogue
- 04/10/2022 - Coding4Integrity: UNODC investing in young people’s interest in using technology to strengthen business integrity in Brazil and Mexico
October 2021
- 22/10/2021 - Exchange of good practices and lessons learned in the implementation of international drug policy commitments at the CND 2021 thematic discussions
- 18/10/2021 - Good Use and Abuse: The Role of Technology in Human Trafficking
- 15/10/2021 - Coding4Integrity: In run-up to CoSP9, UNODC kicks off anti-corruption coding competition in Africa
- 13/10/2021 - UNODC launches a compendium of promising practices on public-private partnerships to prevent and counter trafficking in persons
October 2020
- 30/10/2020 - Protecting Children From Terrorism and Violent Extremism
- 30/10/2020 - UNODC & Partners Promote Maritime Domain Awareness in the Indian and Pacific Oceans
- 29/10/2020 - UNODC Builds Global Capacity for Quality Assessment & Assurance in Drug Use Disorder Treatment and Care
- 28/10/2020 - E4J's Inclusive Education Material Expands to Indigenous Languages
- 28/10/2020 - UNODC Promotes International Cooperation in Sharing Electronic Evidence With Global Partners
- 27/10/2020 - Students Design Technology Tools to Tackle Human Trafficking
- 23/10/2020 - UNODC Participates in 'Enabling Environment Guidelines Week'
- 22/10/2020 - UNODC & Partners Launch EU-Funded Programme on Port Security and Safety of Navigation
- 22/10/2020 - CND Thematic Discussions Foster Interactive Debate on Implementation of International Drug Policy Commitments
- 20/10/2020 - UNODC announces new Board of Trustees for the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons
- 19/10/2020 - UNODC Concludes the 10th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime
- 19/10/2020 - 20 Years of the UN Trafficking in Persons Protocol: The Road Ahead
- 16/10/2020 - 20 Years After the Signing of UNTOC, Crime Prevention Remains a Multidimensional Endeavour
- 15/10/2020 - UNODC Chief Meets Austrian Minister of Justice and Discusses Impact of COVID-19 On Organized Crime
- 13/10/2020 - The UN Voluntary Trust Fund: Ten Years of Crucial Assistance to Victims of Human Trafficking
- 13/10/2020 - UNODC Research Team to Focus on Evidence of Transnational Organized Crimes at this Week's Conference
- 13/10/2020 - UNODC Executive Director Calls for Stronger International Cooperation, on 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties
- 13/10/2020 - The UN Trafficking in Persons Protocol, A Tool To Tackle Forced Marriage
- 09/10/2020 - UNODC Open Data for Partnerships and Funding
- 09/10/2020 - UNODC Continues to Engage in Asset Recovery in Central Asia
- 08/10/2020 - UNODC Provides Ongoing Assistance to Eastern Africa Police Amidst COVID-19
- 07/10/2020 - New UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs offering cross-cutting resources and practical solutions
October 2019
- 31/10/2019 - UNODC receives Excellence Award from International Corrections and Prison Association
- 29/10/2019 - UNODC and IOC launch Guide to help detect wrongdoing in Sport
- 28/10/2019 - Drug-sniffing dogs from UNODC-supported programme in Iran seize more than 200 kg of heroin
- 21/10/2019 - Comprehensive statistics of illicit firearms trafficking now publicly available on UNODC data portal
- 17/10/2019 - The United Nations and China sign agreement on combating corruption
- 16/10/2019 - UNODC supports Iran to further promote evidence-based and humane treatment of drug use disorders at the regional scale
- 14/10/2019 - Fighting transnational organized crime together: UNODC launches project on multi-stakeholder engagement in the UNTOC review process
- 09/10/2019 - UNODC holds expert meeting on illicit firearms trafficking to, from and across the European Union
- 08/10/2019 - UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme celebrates 15 years of making global trade safer from crime
- 04/10/2019 - Ecuador joins UNODC #DeadlyBusiness Campaign against Migrant Smuggling
- 03/10/2019 - UNODC publishes Research Brief to improve analysis of organized crime in the Western Balkans
- 02/10/2019 - UNODC-supported report on rehabilitating children with offences related to violent extremism launched in Beirut
- 01/10/2019 - Honduras joins UNODC Blue Heart Campaign against human trafficking
October 2018
- 25/10/2018 - UNODC trains experts to disrupt financing of terrorist networks
- 24/10/2018 - UNODC and UNDP launch manual to help measure progress against corruption
- 23/10/2018 - UNODC and Egypt sign agreement to strengthen cooperation against crime
- 19/10/2018 - High-level Panel underscores need for holistic and coordinated response against human trafficking
- 19/10/2018 - UNODC Executive Director welcomes governments’ decision on review mechanism for Palermo Convention
- 15/10/2018 - UNODC Executive Director calls for renewed action against organized crime, human trafficking and illicit firearms through Palermo Convention
- 12/10/2018 - UNODC hosts Red Carpet Screening of "Love Sonia" on the International Day of the Girl Child
- 12/10/2018 - From Opium to Coffee: Green Gold Cooperative Exports its First Container of Coffee to Europe
- 11/10/2018 - Strengthening offender reintegration in Asia: UNODC and Singapore conduct regional training workshop on correctional rehabilitation
- 11/10/2018 - Combatting Transnational Organized Crime on UNODC’s agenda next week
- 06/10/2018 - UNODC and International Olympic Committee enter partnership to tackle corruption in sport
- 05/10/2018 - UNODC Executive Director congratulates UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Nadia Murad on Nobel Peace Prize
- 04/10/2018 - Ibero-American network of public prosecutors agrees to develop joint investigation teams
- 02/10/2018 - Heads of UN Office of Counter-Terrorism and UNODC sign Strategic Partnership Framework Agreement
- 02/10/2018 - E4J materials: an integral part of El Salvador’s national school campaign on cybercrime prevention
- 01/10/2018 - UNODC programme to fight cross-border trafficking expands to China-Pakistan frontier
October 2017
- 30/10/2017 - UNODC Chief designates popular Pakistani singer Shehzad Roy as National Goodwill Ambassador
- 27/10/2017 - Stakeholders meet in Geneva to discuss Global Compact on Migration
- 24/10/2017 - UNODC marks UN Day with special event
- 24/10/2017 - Frontline Mediterranean: Region faces many urgent challenges, says UNODC Chief
- 23/10/2017 - In Just Two Decades, Technology Has Become A Cornerstone Of Criminality
- 19/10/2017 - UNODC and Crime Stoppers International cement efforts to tackle organized crime in the Americas
- 17/10/2017 - Ahead of international launch in 2018, Namibia hosts final regional preparatory meeting for the establishment of the Global Judicial Integrity Network
- 17/10/2017 - Joining forces to tackle corruption: UNODC hosts inter-regional workshop on asset recovery
- 12/10/2017 - UNODC, UN volunteers help Niger process 230 terrorism cases in 60 days
- 10/10/2017 - UNODC Chief calls on men leaders to address gender inequality, support women’s empowerment
- 09/10/2017 - UNODC hosts world premiere of ‘Trafficked’, spotlights global human trafficking
- 09/10/2017 - In partnership with UNODC, second Global Youth Leadership Forum takes place in Spain
- 06/10/2017 - Eastern Africa: UNODC strengthens SDG implementation through comprehensive trainings
- 05/10/2017 - UNODC Chief: justice on the high seas needed to safeguard lives and livelihoods
- 03/10/2017 - Singapore and UNODC conduct pilot regional training programme to strengthen control of new psychoactive substances
- 02/10/2017 - UNODC salutes donations of Italy & others to UN Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons
October 2016
- 28/10/2016 - Global treaties provide blueprint to ‘seal cracks’ in legal regime on human trafficking
- 23/10/2016 - Afghan Opium Production Up 43 Per cent: Survey
- 21/10/2016 - As crime conference ends, UNODC receives boost to vital work of protecting sustainable development
- 18/10/2016 - UNODC launches CRIMJUST project to address organized crime and drug trafficking across regions
- 17/10/2016 - New Public Service Announcement calls for people to protect our common heritage
- 17/10/2016 - UNODC calls on every nation to join global fight against human trafficking
- 17/10/2016 - Crime’s negative impact indisputable, says UNODC Chief at Crime Conference Opening
- 14/10/2016 - UNODC & UN Global Compact initiative in Colombia takes collective action against corruption
- 13/10/2016 - UNODC presents campaign to fight migrant smuggling to the AIAMP
- 12/10/2016 - Panama: Fashion as a channel to promote social reintegration and prison reform
- 10/10/2016 - Trinidad and Tobago: UNODC and Crime Stoppers International sign joint MoU
- 10/10/2016 - Mr. and Mrs. Smith visit UNODC's Group of Friends
- 07/10/2016 - UNODC assists Myanmar to develop first ever national crime prevention strategy
- 05/10/2016 - Nominations now open for the 2016 Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Anti-Corruption Excellence Award
October 2015
- 30/10/2015 - UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov: Statement following his private audience with Pope Francis
- 29/10/2015 - Rome meeting with Order of Malta emphasizes organization’s work with young people
- 29/10/2015 - UNODC Chief underlines rule of law’s role in shielding development at meeting with Italian President
- 21/10/2015 - Ozark Henry appointed UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for Belgium against human trafficking
- 14/10/2015 - After six years on the rise, Afghan opium crop cultivation declines: new UNODC survey
- 13/10/2015 - In Nigeria, UNODC works to promote respect for human rights during terrorism prosecutions
- 09/10/2015 - Protecting wildlife from criminals focus of regional meeting in Mexico
- 01/10/2015 - Women make tremendous contributions to the world, but violence, discrimination hold them back
October 2014
- 31/10/2014 - Transnational organized crime worth at least USD $100 billion per year poses challenges to Asian integration
- 30/10/2014 - UNODC delegation discussed rule of law and organized Crime in Australia & New Zealand
- 24/10/2014 - Mobile training unit makes a difference to street children in Thailand
- 22/10/2014 - UNODC Chief meets Fiji’s President; says Pacific vulnerable to organized crime
- 21/10/2014 - UNODC assists Viet Nam in efforts to improve police force
- 16/10/2014 - Discussion on HIV focuses on need for adequate response in prisons
- 14/10/2014 - Networking the Networks to fight opiate trafficking
- 13/10/2014 - Experts apply organized crime Convention in fight against fake medicines
- 09/10/2014 - Poaching of rhinos in the spotlight at organized crime conference
- 06/10/2014 - No room for complacency in global crime fight, says UNODC Chief at crime conference opening
- 02/10/2014 - Nations to meet for biennial organized crime discussion
October 2013
- 29/10/2013 - ECOWAS countries, international community renew commitment to tackle transnational organized crime
- 24/10/2013 - New UNODC survey highlights corruption as one of the major obstacles to doing business in the western Balkans
- 23/10/2013 - UNODC Executive Director discusses crime prevention, criminal justice, corruption and drug control on official visit to Armenia
- 22/10/2013 - UNODC launches police reform project in Kenya
- 18/10/2013 - UNODC Bolivia launches radio drama to prevent human trafficking
- 05/10/2013 - UNODC chief, at UN General Assembly, takes part in dialogue on migration and human rights
- 02/10/2013 - UN Convention against Organized Crime celebrates 10 years
October 2012
- 31/10/2012 - Long-term solution to poppy cultivation requires investments in peace, rule of law and alternative development
- 30/10/2012 - Trafficking in cultural property: organized crime and the theft of our past
- 25/10/2012 - Forced migration: a humanitarian tragedy exploited by smugglers
- 24/10/2012 - UNODC chief discusses tackling corruption, crime and drug issues in Belgrade
- 23/10/2012 - UNODC in Serbia: Strengthening families, promoting drug prevention, treatment and care
- 22/10/2012 - UNODC launches report to assist Member States to counter the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes
- 21/10/2012 - Vienna conference closes after week long discussion on transnational organized crime
- 18/10/2012 - Human trafficking under spotlight at Conference of Parties meeting
- 16/10/2012 - New UNODC crime-fighting tool turns lessons of the past into policies for the future
- 15/10/2012 - UNODC to open a liaison and partnership office in Mexico
- 15/10/2012 - Proceeds of transnational crime in billions, number of victims in millions, says UNODC chief
- 10/10/2012 - Nigeria launches anti-human trafficking campaign, as Goodwill Ambassadors are named
- 09/10/2012 - UNODC and Italy launch initiative to promote international standards on drug use prevention
- 02/10/2012 - Sixth session of Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Transnational Organized Crime to be held in Vienna
October 2011
- 31/10/2011 - The "escopetarra": playing the peace (a)chord
- 27/10/2011 - The cocaine gateway: West Africa and drug trafficking
- 26/10/2011 - Senegal enhances the capacity of Dakar airport to intercept illicit drugs
- 25/10/2011 - Illicit money: how much is out there?
- 24/10/2011 - Arab Spring highlights rejection of corruption and cry for integrity, says UNODC chief
- 24/10/2011 - Corrupt funds: Using legal entities to conceal ownership
- 20/10/2011 - Cybercrime in Asia and the Pacific: countering a twenty-first-century security threat
- 18/10/2011 - United Nations anti-trafficking fund delivers help to victims
- 17/10/2011 - Drug trafficking tops agenda during Azerbaijan visit
- 13/10/2011 - CSI South Sudan
- 12/10/2011 - UNODC-supported State Service on Drug Control in Kyrgyzstan showing results
- 12/10/2011 - Russia increases support for UNODC fight against corruption
- 10/10/2011 - UNODC launches first global database of human trafficking cases
- 06/10/2011 - UNODC study shows that homicide rates are highest in parts of the Americas and Africa
- 05/10/2011 - Fighting corruption to help to improve the lives of the poor
- 01/10/2011 - UNODC head inaugurates centre of excellence in statistics in Mexico
October 2010
- 28/10/2010 - Is West Africa becoming a hub for global methamphetamine trafficking?
- 22/10/2010 - Member States take positive step on the road to the effective implementation of transnational organized crime convention
- 20/10/2010 - Civil society role crucial in combating transnational organized crime, says UNODC head
- 18/10/2010 - International cooperation can help tackle organized crime – UNODC head
- 14/10/2010 - Governments to address threat of transnational organized crime
- 08/10/2010 - Taking exploitation out of tourism in India
- 06/10/2010 - Turning the tide of drugs and crime in Africa
October 2009
- 29/10/2009 - Mauritius: police seek to serve
- 28/10/2009 - Triangular cooperation fights drugs and builds confidence
- 21/10/2009 - UNODC reveals devastating impact of Afghan opium
- 19/10/2009 - New report on devastating impact of Afghan opium
- 16/10/2009 - "Lives are for sale in Europe", warns UNODC
- 12/10/2009 - Third global corruption conference in Doha
- 09/10/2009 - Brazil: taking corruption to the big screen
- 06/10/2009 - UNODC, INTERPOL offer training to combat terrorism
- 02/10/2009 - Vietnamese police trained to tackle domestic violence
October 2008
- 28/10/2008 - Drug trafficking as a security threat in West Africa
- 23/10/2008 - Alternatives to imprisonment remain on the agenda
- 20/10/2008 - Lebanon: UNODC launches report on trafficking
- 17/10/2008 - Countries pledge more support to fight organized crime
- 14/10/2008 - International Anti-Corruption Academy established in Austria
- 13/10/2008 - UNODC staff take to the stage to demonstrate good criminal trial practices
- 07/10/2008 - Countries to assess their anti-organized crime efforts
- 06/10/2008 - States strengthen legal regimes against crime and corruption
- 03/10/2008 - Cambodia tackles safrole oil production
October 2007
- 31/10/2007 - Sports unites youngsters and coaches from the Middle East
- 31/10/2007 - Photo Exhibition on Human Trafficking at UN Headquarters in New York
- 31/10/2007 - World Bank and UNODC to pursue stolen asset recovery
- 16/10/2007 - Child trafficking in Ghana
- 16/10/2007 - Escopetarra: Instrument of peace
