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Stories on Commissions
May 2024
- 17/05/2024 - Strengthening global cooperation in crime prevention and enhancing criminal justice systems: highlights from the 33rd Crime Commission
- 13/05/2024 - 33rd Crime Commission: Advancing International Cooperation in Criminal Matters
- 09/05/2024 - Explainer: What is the Crime Commission?
March 2024
- 22/03/2024 - Twenty-three new substances/precursors placed under international control; four resolutions passed at 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
- 20/03/2024 - Youth at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs: “Give us support and change will happen”
- 15/03/2024 - UN chief and UNODC Executive Director call for people-centered approach to combat drug stigma
- 15/03/2024 - Commission on Narcotic Drugs pledges action on addressing and countering the world drug problem at the Midterm Review of the 2019 Ministerial Declaration
December 2023
- 11/12/2023 - “The fight against corruption is everyone’s fight”: UN anti-corruption conference celebrates 20th anniversary of UN Convention against Corruption
October 2023
- 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
May 2023
- 27/05/2023 - 32nd session of Crime Commission examines how to enhance the functioning of the criminal justice system to ensure access to justice and to realize a safe and secure society
- 22/05/2023 - Justice for all: the 32nd Crime Commission’s contribution in advancing SDG 16
March 2023
- 17/03/2023 - Seven new substances/chemicals placed under international control; four resolutions passed at 66th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
December 2022
- 07/12/2022 - Advancing the criminal justice system at centre of the second thematic discussions on the implementation of the Kyoto Declaration
October 2022
- 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
- 10/10/2022 - Chair of Commission on Narcotic Drugs holds Forum to Improve Availability and Access to Controlled Medicines
September 2022
- 23/09/2022 - Commission on Narcotic Drugs Thematic Discussions 2022 focus on the cross-cutting issues of drug policy and human rights
May 2022
- 20/05/2022 - 31st session of the CCPCJ – Addressing global challenges through international cooperation on crime prevention and justice
- 18/05/2022 - 31st CCPCJ – Turning the Kyoto Declaration into action on the ground
- 16/05/2022 - 130 Countries Meet to Advance Policies and Commitments on Cybercrime, Criminal Justice, and Crime Prevention at 31st Crime Commission
March 2022
- 18/03/2022 - Multi-stakeholder discussion on addressing and countering the world drug problem at the sixty-fifth Commission on Narcotic Drugs
- 17/03/2022 - 65th UNODC Commission on Narcotic Drugs listens to youth voices
- 15/03/2022 - 65th session of Commission on Narcotic Drugs discusses implementation of drug policy commitments
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
May 2021
- 20/05/2021 - How UNODC Wants to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence Against Women
April 2021
- 16/04/2021 - CND 64th session fosters multi-stakeholder discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world drug problem
March 2021
- 05/03/2021 - UNODC and civil society discuss role of crime prevention in supporting development ahead of UN Crime Congress
February 2021
- 04/02/2021 - CCPCJ Special Event - Launch of the 2020 UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
July 2020
- 09/07/2020 - CCPCJ contributes to discussion on 'Leaving no one behind in the context of COVID-19 and the decade of action and delivery' at the ECOSOC Integration Segment
June 2020
- 19/06/2020 - Participation of civil society in work of Vienna-based functional Commissions of ECOSOC grows exponentially
- 15/06/2020 - CND and CCPCJ commemorate 25th anniversary of Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for gender equality
March 2020
- 19/03/2020 - UNODC co-organizes meeting on securing postal services to address the opioid crisis
- 06/03/2020 - UNODC head calls for elevated support to developing countries on global drug challenges, closing data gaps to leave no one behind
- 05/03/2020 - UNODC provides Youth with platform to explore solutions to the world drug problem
- 02/03/2020 - New UNODC chief addresses Commission on Narcotic Drugs, calls for unity in tackling diverse drug challenges
February 2020
- 28/02/2020 - 63rd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs starts on Monday
November 2019
- 27/11/2019 - CND and CCPCJ discuss gender inclusive communication
July 2019
- 25/07/2019 - UNODC Governing Bodies report on their contributions to advancing the SDGs
May 2018
- 18/05/2018 - 27th Crime Commission lays groundwork for further integrating prevention, criminal justice responses, says UNODC Executive Director
- 15/05/2018 - UNODC, China to strengthen crime prevention, criminal justice cooperation through new joint action plan
- 15/05/2018 - ‘Much work to do and no time to waste’ in cybercrime fight, says UN chief
- 14/05/2018 - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlights priorities, urgent need to tackle global threats at UN Crime Commission in Austria
- 14/05/2018 - 27th Crime Commission highlights joint action to address changing crime dynamics, cybercrime
March 2018
- 16/03/2018 - Consensus key to advancing balanced action on drugs, says UNODC Executive Director
- 14/03/2018 - CND offers ‘opportunity to chart a better and balanced path’ forward says UNODC Executive Director
- 12/03/2018 - The 61st session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs opens with call for coordinated action
June 2017
- 08/06/2017 - Strengthening dialogue with civil society is crucial ahead of 2020 Crime Congress
May 2017
- 23/05/2017 - UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Nadia Murad raises her voice to make world listen about human trafficking crimes
March 2017
- 16/03/2017 - Commission on Narcotic Drugs takes decisive step to help prevent deadly fentanyl overdoses
- 15/03/2017 - UNODC Chief tells civil society: We need you!
- 14/03/2017 - UNODC Chief sets out global efforts being taken against illicit drugs
December 2016
- 07/12/2016 - Heads of law enforcement agencies, drugs subcommission meet to discuss cooperation against world drug problem
November 2016
- 28/11/2016 - General Assembly President: Work of Vienna-based Commissions critical for Sustainable Development Goals implementation
May 2016
- 30/05/2016 - UNODC presents initiative to address the use of children by violent extremist and terrorist groups
- 27/05/2016 - Our mission has never been clearer, says UNODC Chief at Crime Commission closing
- 26/05/2016 - Fisheries crime: bringing to light the perfect storm of illegal activities in the fishing sector
- 24/05/2016 - Wildlife crime assessed globally for the first time in new UNODC report
- 23/05/2016 - UNODC promotes innovative ways of tackling trafficking in cultural property
- 23/05/2016 - UNODC-INTERPOL agreement creates partnership to tackle transnational organized crime and terrorism challenges
- 23/05/2016 - 25th Crime Commission opens with call to build resilient institutions in support of 2030 Development Agenda
April 2016
- 08/04/2016 - UNODC Chief: International Drug Policy Is Not An End, It Is The Means To Put People First
March 2016
- 23/03/2016 - 59th CND Session closes with eye on April's UNGASS 2016
- 18/03/2016 - UNODC Executive Director meets with civil society at 59th Session of the CND
- 15/03/2016 - UNODC Chief: disproportionate responses to drug related offences do not serve justice, or uphold rule of law
- 14/03/2016 - At 59th CND Session, UNODC Chief says UNGASS 2016 is about "putting people first"
- 11/03/2016 - 2016 Drug Commission starts Monday in Vienna
May 2015
- 14/05/2015 - Implementation of the Doha Declaration focus of upcoming 2015 UN Crime Commission
May 2014
- 30/05/2014 - UNODC works globally to ensure children in contact with justice system are protected
- 16/05/2014 - Events in Nigeria, Lampedusa place heavy responsibility on Crime Commission, says UNODC Chief
- 13/05/2014 - Wildlife crime worth USD 8-10 billion annually, ranking it alongside human trafficking, arms and drug dealing in terms of profits: UNODC chief
- 06/05/2014 - Violence against children, timber trafficking, and migrant smuggling to be discussed at 2014 Crime Commission
March 2014
- 22/03/2014 - 57th CND session ends with resolutions that signpost way forward in tackling illicit drugs
- 14/03/2014 - Ministerial Statement stresses health, prevention and treatment in countering world drug problem
- 11/03/2014 - Global drug issues to be focus of high-level UN meeting in Vienna starting on 13 March
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
- 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
March 2013
- 15/03/2013 - 56th Session of Commission on Narcotic Drugs closes with 18 resolutions passed on international drug control
- 13/03/2013 - UNODC publishes International Standards on Drug Use Prevention
- 12/03/2013 - New UNODC report sheds light on the phenomenon of new psychoactive substances worldwide
- 11/03/2013 - Fifty-sixth Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs opens in Vienna
October 2012
- 15/10/2012 - Proceeds of transnational crime in billions, number of victims in millions, says UNODC chief
April 2012
- 27/04/2012 - Crime Commission ends with call for practical action against organized crime
- 23/04/2012 - Transnational crime threatens MDGs, Crime Commission told
March 2012
- 16/03/2012 - Commission on Narcotic Drugs concludes 2012 session with strong health focus
- 12/03/2012 - Commission on Narcotic Drugs opens with call for stronger networks to confront illicit drugs
- 07/03/2012 - Fifty-fifth session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs to open in Vienna next week
April 2011
- 11/04/2011 - Crime Commission to address protection of children from exploitation on the Web
May 2010
- 17/05/2010 - Crime Commission opens in Vienna with call for better justice delivery
- 13/05/2010 - Crime Commission to meet in Vienna for its nineteenth session
March 2010
- 08/03/2010 - Commission on Narcotic Drugs opens in Vienna
- 04/03/2010 - NGOs to have a strong presence at the fifty-third session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
September 2009
- 10/09/2009 - Twelfth Crime Congress to be held in Brazil in 2010
July 2009
- 07/07/2009 - UNODC Executive Director to address Security Council on West Africa
April 2009
- 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
- 21/04/2009 - CSI Vienna: UNODC launches forensic tool for crime fighters
- 17/04/2009 - Crime Commission opens in Vienna
March 2009
- 11/03/2009 - UNODC launches 2009 Annual Report
- 10/03/2009 - UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs to review global drug trends
- 06/03/2009 - How to tackle a disturbing consequence of drug control
December 2008
- 10/12/2008 - UNODC supports UN rights declaration
April 2008
- 18/04/2008 - UN Crime Commission addresses emerging threats
- 15/04/2008 - Thai Royalty inspires women in prison
- 15/04/2008 - Rule of law: A "missing" Millennium Development Goal
January 2008
- 04/01/2008 - UNODC strategy for 2008-2011
