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		UNODC Supports South Africa to Address Cases Involving the Investigation and Prosecution of Terrorist Acts and Violent Extremism Based on Xenophobia, Racism and Other Forms of Intolerance, or in the Name of Religion or Belief South Africa has not been immune to XRIRB-based violence over the past decade. To this end, UNODC, with funding from the Federal Republic of Germany, organized a workshop to raise awareness toaddresscases involving the investigation and prosecution of terrorist acts and violent extremism based on XRIRB in the country. Read more>
		UNODC Holds First Africa Cooperation Meeting for Law Enforcement to Strengthen Cross-Regional Cooperation against Terrorism in Africa Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) organized the Africa Cooperation Meeting on November 22-24. The objective of the meeting was to strengthen cross-regional cooperation to effectively counter the evolving terrorist threat and its nexus with organized crime. Read more>
		UNODC Supports the Parliamentarians for Global Action through a National Parliamentary Session on Nuclear Security in Cameroon On 15 November, Parliamentarians for Global Action convened an event in Yaoundé, Cameroon to foster dialogue and action to address nuclear security concerns. UNODC presented virtually on the importance of adhering to and implementing the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT). Read more>
		Promoting Accountability for Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Nigeria - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Saturday 25th November 2023 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the start of sixteen days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (SGBV). UNODC has been providing longstanding support to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen criminal justice responses to SGBV. Read more>
		UNODC Continues Cooperation with Brunei Darussalam on the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism On 22 November 2023, UNODC conducted an online meeting with representatives of Brunei Darussalam on facilitating adherence to and implementation of ICSANT. Read more>
		UNODC Supports Pacific Countries Become Party to and Effectively Implement the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) On 14 November 2023, UNODC held an event, the third within a series of online regional workshops, under the new EU Project Union Support for the universalisation and effective implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT). The workshop was addressed to countries in the Pacific that are not yet party to ICSANT. Read more>
		“Policing is nothing without the community”: Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships in Nigeria In September and October 2023, UNODC delivered two workshops to Divisional police officers from Benue, Kaduna, Nasarawa and Plateau states to equip them with the skills to engage the communities they serve, and to promote human rights and gender considerations in their everyday policing duties. Read more>
		Republic of the Congo becomes the 123rd State Party to ICSANT On 14 November 2023, the Republic of the Congo deposited its instrument of accession to ICSANT and will soon become the 123rd State party. For over five years, UNODC has been working with the country to facilitate its adherence to the Convention.
		UNODC and the European Union Join Efforts to Address Terrorism on the Basis of Xenophobia, Racism and other forms of Intolerance, or in the Name of Religion or Belief / Violent Right-Wing Extremism An expert roundtable discussion, led by UNODC and the EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator (EU-CTC), focused on “Prevention and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the Basis of Xenophobia, Racism and other forms of Intolerance, or in the Name of Religion or Belief: Perspectives beyond the West /Violent Right-Wing Extremism.” Read more>
		"Fighting to prove the narrative wrong": how female police officers in Eastern Africa are pushing for gender equity Kigali (Rwanda), 1 November 2023 - “I've seen a lot of women, not just in the police but in society, being disadvantaged - not because they don’t have capacity but because they are women. To me, it is important to address and rebalance that mentality,” says Silvia Imanyara, a former police officer in Kenya. Read more>
		UNODC Holds Induction Session for Mozambican Public Prosecutors and Investigators UNODC organized a training course to enhance GCCCOT’s approach to preventing and combating organized crime, especially matters related to drug trafficking, kidnapping for ransom, and terrorism. The event also aimed to strengthen coordination between GCCCOT’s focal points and investigators assigned to the Office of the Attorney-General of Mozambique. Read more>
		UNODC Supports Malawi to Adopt First National Strategy to Counter Terrorism and Prevent Violent Extremism The Allied Democratic Forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a group in Mozambique pose a significant threat to Southern Africa. The activities of these groups have also recently affected the security of Malawi. As such, Malawi responded by scaling up efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and on 3 October 2023, launched its national counter-terrorism strategy. Read more>
		UNODC Supports South-Eastern Europe and Neighbouring Countries in the Handling of Digital Evidence in Cases related to Terrorist Attacks on the Basis of Xenophobia, Racism and other Forms of Intolerance, or in the Name of Religion or Belief UNODC, with funding from the Federal Republic of Germany, delivered a training onthe preservation, voluntary disclosure, emergency disclosure and mutual legal assistance for XRIRB-related cases for countries of South-Eastern Europe and its neighbours. Read more>
		Enhancing Pakistan's Counterterrorism Capabilities: Guiding the Path of Electronic Evidence 25 August 2023, Karachi – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), and the Ministry of Interior (MOI) organized a two-day workshop on requesting electronic evidence in terrorism-related cases. A total of 22 participants, including three female attendees, participated in the workshop. Read more>
		Advancing Pakistan's Electronic Evidence Landscape: Workshops for Model Forms Development 22 August 2023, Islamabad – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), and the Ministry of Interior (MOI) organized a two-day workshop on requesting electronic evidence in terrorism-related cases. Read more>
		UNODC Supports Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to Effectively Detect, Intercept, and Monitor Individuals involved in Terrorism-Related Activities UNODC delivered a workshop to raise awareness on preventing terrorist travel through the collection and analysis of information, including passenger data, biometrics and international databases in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on 19-20 September. Read more>
		UNODC and UNICRI Launch Project to Address the Nexus between Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime in Africa UNODC and the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Institute (UNICRI) launched a joint project on "Strengthening capacity to address the nexus between terrorism and transnational organized crime in Africa" in June 2023 and held a subsequent training workshop in Lomé, Togo on 4-8 September 2023. Read more>
		UNODC Continues to Support African Countries to Become Party to and Effectively Implement the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism On 6 October 2023, UNODC held an event, the second in the series, targeting French-speaking African countries not party to ICSANT and bringing together senior policy and decision makers from the region. Read more>
		UNODC Supports Botswana and Zambia to Prevent the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction by non-State Actors through Implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) The Terrorism Prevention Branch of UNODC (UNODC/TPB) delivered two workshops on 18-19 September 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia, and on 21-22 September 2023 in Gaborone, Botswana. Read more>
		UNODC Supports Mozambique to Investigate Post-Terrorist Attack Crime Scenes The province of Cabo Delgado, located in the northern region of Mozambique, has been greatly affected by terrorist attacks over the past years. In response to some of these challenges, UNODC increased its assistance to the Mozambican government in the area of preventing and countering terrorism. Read more>
		Zimbabwe to Become the 122nd State Party to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism On 28 September 2023, Zimbabwe deposited its instrument of accession to ICSANT and will soon become 122nd State party to this Convention. This event culminates over five years of excellent cooperation between the country and UNODC. Read more>
		UNODC Supports Mozambique to Address Terrorist Financing The government of Mozambique has been actively collaborating with UNODC to build a responsive criminal justice system by strengthening its institutional capacity in the investigation, prosecution, and trial of terrorism-related offences. As part of its wider efforts to address these challenges, UNODC delivered a workshop on countering terrorist financing in Maputo on 28 August-1 September 2023. Read more>
		Combatting Terror with Unity: Mainstreaming Gender Power in Eastern Africa Abdirashid Ismail, a prosecutor in Somalia, believes that including more women in the judiciary is essential to effectively combat terrorism in his country. He leads an all-female team working on prosecuting sexual and gender-based violence. Read more>
		UNODC Supports African Countries Become Party to and Effectively Implement the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) To support Member States’ response to these threats, UNODC conducted its first online regional workshop on 20 September 2023 under the new EU Project Union Support for the universalisation and effective implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT). Read more>
		UNODC Launch Initiative on Youth-Led Action to Prevent and Respond to Terrorism UNODC brought together youth stakeholders and civil society representatives to exchange perspectives on advancing the Youth-Led Action initiative on 13 September 2023. During this online consultation, participants engaged in a meaningful dialogue to explore ways to enhance the initiative's impact and effectiveness. Read more>
		UNODC and UNOCT Hold Vienna Launch of the EU-Project Union Support for the Universalisation and Effective Implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) On 18 September in Vienna, Austria, UNODC, in cooperation with UNOCT and the European Union (EU), launched the new EU project Union Support for the Universalisation and Effective implementation of ICSANT. The event, attended by more than 60 participants representing 34 Member States. Read More>
		Victims' Voices, Silencing Terrorism: A Story of Impact to Prevent Terrorism The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has partnered with Iraqi authorities, in collaboration with the Lebanese Association for Victims of Terrorism (AVT-L), and with funding from the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the project “Supporting victims of terrorism within the criminal justice framework, including psychological support” in Iraq. Read more>
		UNODC Concludes Training Series for Mozambican Officials to Become Trainers in the Fields of Counter-Terrorism and Counter Terrorist Financing On 18 August 2023, UNODC marked the end of a three-part train-the-trainer cycle with a training in the city of Beira, Mozambique to increase the capacity of the country’s criminal justice institutions and law enforcement agencies to effectively counter terrorist activity and its financing. Read More>
		UNODC Supports Maldives to Adopt a Whole-of-Society Approach to Prevent Violent Extremism UNODC delivered a tailored workshop in Male on 4-5 July, in cooperation with the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Maldives. During the event, over 40 representatives from the national authorities and civil society explored ways in which Maldives could build on its terrorism prevention efforts. Read more>
		Republic of Albania to Become the 121st State Party to ICSANT Five Years of Excellent Cooperation in this Field with UNODC In a significant stride towards global nuclear security, UNODC's dedicated efforts have propelled the Republic of Albania to become the 121st party to the ICSANT Convention. This achievement, backed by the European Union, underscores UNODC's pivotal role in strengthening Albanian institutions against the specter of nuclear terrorism. Read More>
		UNODC Supports Central Asian Countries Through Regional Training on Transborder Operations UNODC delivered a training on enhancing regional cross-border cooperation by strengthening the capacity of border liaison offices in Central Asia in Almaty, Kazakhstan on 7-11 August 2023. The course was held under the framework of the project entitled “Enhancing Border Management and Security in Response to Terrorism Threats in Central Asia” funded by Germany. Read More>
		UNODC Promotes Nigeria’s Victims Support Fund on this International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism The Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria began over a decade ago. Since then, more than 35,000 people have been killed in the conflict. In 2014, the Nigerian government established the Victims Support Fund (VSF) which UNODC supports. Read More>
		Hobson’s Choice: For The Sake Of My Family, I Forcibly Joined An Extremist Group On International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, we remember the departed, but we also pay tribute to those who’ve survived, who have shown the most unimaginable strength and who have lived to tell the tale: the women of Cabo Delgado in Mozambique. Read More>
		Victims' Voices, Silencing Terrorism: A Story of Impact to Prevent Terrorism Victims of terrorism are innocent citizens who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, randomly targeted in brutal attacks. UNODC has partnered with Iraqi authorities, and the Lebanese Association for Victims of Terrorism (AVT-L) on the project “Supporting victims of terrorism within the criminal justice framework, including psychological support” in Iraq. Read More>
		UNODC Strengthens Responses to Terrorist Threats on the Basis of Xenophobia, Racism and other forms of Intolerance, or in the Name of Religion or Belief (XRIRB) in Argentina UNODC co-organized an online workshop on combating terrorism based on xenophobia, racism, and intolerance, which took place on 4 July 2023. The workshop gathered over 45 participants from various national agencies in Argentina and other Latin American countries. Read More>
		UNODC Releases French Translation of its tool Mental Health Considerations for the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Foreign Terrorist Fighter Returnees and their Families UNODC launched the French version of an eLearning course on mental health considerations for the rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighter (FTF) returnees and their families, earlier published in English and Russian. Read More>
		Enhancing Resilience to Violent Extremism and Radicalization in Communities and Vulnerable Groups in Mali UNODC delivered a national workshop on “Implementing Multi-Sectoral and Whole-of-Society Approaches to Strengthen the Resilience to Violent Extremism and Radicalization of Communities and Vulnerable Groups” in Bamako on 13-15 June.. Read More>
		UNODC Continues to Strengthen Regional Coordination Platforms to Prevent Violent Extremism in South-East Asia On 26-27 June, UNODC and the Ministry of Home Affairs of Singapore held the first meeting of the South-East Asian PVE practicioners network working group on rehabilitation and reintegration (R&R) in Singapore. Read More>
		UNODC Facilitates the Exchange of Good Practices between Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa to Develop Counter-Terrorism Strategies In March 2023, UNODC conducted a study visit for Mozambican officials to South Africa to facilitate an exchange with experts from Kenya and South Africa on good practices and approaches in national policies to counter terrorism Read More>.
		UNODC Raises Awareness and Builds Capacity on ICSANT in South-East Asia On 21-22 June 2023, UNODC conducted a workshop in Bangkok, Thailand to raise awareness and build capacity on The International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT). Read More>
		Workshop for the Development of Upstream Network and Financial Disruption Strategies to Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (C-ieds) Brings National and International Experts Together in Islamabad On 13-15 June 2023, UNODC organized a three-day National Workshop on Evolving responses of Countering Improvised Explosive Devices in terrorism-related offenses through upstream network disruption. Read More>
		UNODC Strenghtens Counter-Terorrism Criminal Justice Capacities in Turkmenistan On 13-14 June 2023, UNODC held an awareness raising workshop in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to support Turkmenistan in detecting, preventing, and investigating cross-border movement of terrorists Read More>
		UNODC Strenghtens Counter-Terrorism Criminal Justice Capacities in Uzbekistan On 24-25 May 2023, UNODC held a training seminar in Tashkent, Uzbekistan with sessions focussed on addressing the challenges resulting from the current domestic security, counter-terrorism, and extremist situation Read More>
		Maldives: Roll Out of the UNODC/OSCE "Train-the-Trainer Module on Requestion Electronic Evidence Across Borders" UNODC, as part of the ongoing “Support to addressing the risk of terrorism and to increasing security in the Maldives” project, delivered a specialized train-the-trainer course aimed at enhancing collaboration in the use of electronic evidence in terrorism cases. Read More >
		UNODC Supports the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Revitalize Legal and Institutional Frameworks on Border Security, Information Sharing and International Cooperation to Prevent and Counter Terrorism On 6-8 June 2023, UNODC, in collaboration with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s National Committee for Coordinating the Fight against International Terrorism, delivered two activities in Kinshasa aimed at combatting terrorism financing and civil aviation-related terrorist offences. Read More >
		UNODC Promotes Effective Regional and International Cooperation Mechanisms to Investigate and Prosecute Radiological and Nuclear Crimes UNODC co-organized a tabletop exercise to identify and demonstrate effective regional and international cooperation mechanisms for investigating and prosecuting radiological and nuclear crimes. Read More >
		UNODC is Enhancing the Role of Victims in Criminal Justice Response to Terrorism in Mali On the 9^th to the 11^th May 2023, UNODC, in cooperation with the Permanent Secretary responsible for implementing the Malian National Action Plan, organized a national workshop on “The Role of Victims in Criminal Justice Response to Terrorism” in Bamako, Mali. Read More >
		UNODC Supports Cooperation to Prevent Violent Extremism in South Asia through the SAN-PVE Regional Network On the 24 May 2023, UNODC held a side event during the 32^nd session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna focused on "Promoting a South Asia Regional Network of Practitioners for Preventing Violent Extremism (SAN-PVE)." Read More >
		Strengthening Regional Security: UNODC TPB, BNPT, and SEARCCT Unite to Combat Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia On the 25 May 2023 UNODC, together with the Indonesian National Counterterrorism Agency, and the Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism, organized a side event during the 32nd Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna to highlight the successful launch of the Preparatory Working Group to Prevent Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia. Read More >
		UNODC and UNICRI launch a new project to address the nexus between Terrorism and Organized Crime in Africa Between March and May 2023, UNODC and UNICRI held four scoping missions among key stakeholders from Algeria, Benin, Mali, and Togo in the context of a new project entitled Strengthening Capacities to Address the Nexus between Terrorism and Organized Crime in Africa. Read More >
		UNODC Supports Legal and Judicial Practitioners to Ensure Sustainable, Coordinated and Robust Counter-Terrorism Efforts in Mozambique On 16-19 May 2023, UNODC conducted a follow-up train-the-trainer workshop in Maputo for law enforcement and criminal justice officials. The workshop focussed on the technical elements of investigating and prosecuting terrorism-related cases, building upon a training held in Portugal in November 2022. Read More >
		UNODC Workshop for the Pacific: The Importance of Joining and Effectively Implementing ICSANT On 8-10 May 2023, UNODC conducted a workshop on promoting the universalization and effective implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism for the Pacific region, which gathered participants from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Read More >
		UNODC Fosters Regional Cooperation in South-East Asia to Prevent Violent Extremism On 28-29 March, UNODC and and the Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia launched the first meeting of two working groups in Kuala Lumpur Member States to advance their joint initiative in combating violent extremism in South-East Asia. Read More >
		UNODC Holds Launch Event for the Temporary Evidence Storage Facility at the Joint Investigation Center in Maiduguri On the 31 March, the Joint Investigation Centre (JIC) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held an event to commission a new evidence storage facility at the JIC in Maiduguri, Borno State. Read More >
		UNODC Contributes to IAEA Workshops to Strengthen Nuclear Security in Africa On 28-31 March 2023, UNODC provided expertise to the IAEA regional workshop to promote the universalization of the convention on the physical protection of nuclear material (CPPNM) and its amendment (A/CPPNM), which took place in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and gathered more than 30 participants from over 20 African States. Read More >
		UNODC Facilitates Regional Cooperation to Prevent Violent Extremism in South-East Asia On 7-8 March 2023, UNODC and the National Counter-Terrorism Agency of Indonesia held the first meeting of the advisory board of the preparatory working group on developing the regional network of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) practitioners of South-East Asia. Read More >
		UNODC Enhances Capacities of Member States in South-Eastern Europe to Investigate, Prosecute and Adjudicate Nuclear and Radiological Crimes UNODC held a regional workshop in Vienna on 21-22 March 2023 to support Member States' efforts in strengthening the capacities of their criminal justice systems for the effective implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) in South-Eastern European countries Read More >
		UNODC Contributes to UNODA’s Workshop on United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) On 14-15 March 2023, UNODC contributed expertise at a workshop organized by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), jointly with the Government of Kenya and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), for IGAD Member States (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda). Read More >
		UNODC Promotes the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism at an AFRICSIS Regional Meeting in Ghana On 16-17 February 2023, UNODC contributed to a high-level meeting on facilitating adherence to the A/CPPNM in Africa organized by the African Center for Science and International Security (AFRICSIS) in Accra. Read More >
		UNODC and the EU Support Mozambique in Strengthening Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism The government of Mozambique, the European Union and UNODC have partnered to provide comprehensive support through a new technical assistance initiative funded by the EU. Read More >
		UNODC Promotes the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism in Maldives On 14 February 2023, as part of its outreach efforts to promote the universalization of this key legal instrument, UNODC conducted a country visit to the Republic of Maldives, with a view to encouraging the country’s policy and decision-makers to consider adhering to the Convention. Read More >
		UNODC Supports Maldives to Manage Complex Terrorism Cases On 13-15 February 2023, UNODC delivered, in close cooperation with the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) of Maldives, a train-the-trainer workshop in Male on the management of complex terrorism cases including those related to RFTFs in Male. Read More >
		Interview: Victims’ Voices co-founder urges more action in preventing violent extremism The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), as part of its mandate, supports global efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism. As part of its work, UNODC has partnered with the Victims’ Voices Initiative. UNODC spoke to its co-founder Max Boon. Read More >
		UNODC Promotes the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism in Mauritius On 7 February 2023, UNODC contributed to a national workshop for Mauritius to raise awareness on nuclear security for senior officials in the country. Read More >
		UNODC Promotes Multidisciplinary Approaches to Prevent Violent Extremism in South and South-East Asia On 31 January-2 February 2023, UNODC partnered with the Government of Singapore to deliver a cross-regional workshop on developing and implementing comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration (R&R) strategies and a study visit to promote peer learning of Singapore’s R&R practices. Read More >
		UNODC Builds Capacity in Niger to Enhance the Admissibility of Evidence Collected from Conflict Zones by First Responders On 23-27 January 2023, UNODC delivered a training in Niamey in cooperation with the Nigerian National Guard Training Institute, on the collection and preservation of information from battlefields, appropriate treatment of captured persons and victims, and crime scene management and preparation for evacuation. Read More >

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