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On 25 October 2024, UNODC supported a side event at the UN Headquarters in New York to highlight Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen judicial responses to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the context of terrorism. Read More > | |
On 15-16 October 2024, UNODC organized a national awareness-raising workshop on addressing cases involving the investigation and prosecution of terrorist acts and violent extremism based on XRIRB in Sarajevo. Read More > | |
UNODC Supports Iraq in Strengthening Support for Victims of Terrorism On 29-30 September 2024, UNODC organized a national inter-agency meeting in Baghdad to strengthen collaborative efforts to support and empower victims of terrorism within Iraq. Read More > | |
On 22-26 September 2024, UNDOC delivered a workshop on the investigation and prosecution of terrorist financing for 25 female magistrates and investigators in Koudougou, Burkina Faso to strengthen the skills of women within the penal chain in countering terrorism financing. Read More > | |
On 22-24 September 2024, UNODC held a regional workshop in Amman that brought together senior officials and key representatives from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Yemen to enhance international cooperation and mutual legal assistance in terrorism-related cases. Read More > | |
On 1-4 July 2024, UNODC facilitated an exchange visit for Egypt and Sahelian countries in Cairo to strengthen judicial cross-border cooperation and share experiences in countering terrorism and organized crime. Read More > | |
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On 11-12 September 2024, UNODC organized a national training seminar for Turkmenistan on procedures to request digital evidence from service providers located in foreign jurisdictions for terrorism-related investigations. |
On 25 September 2024, Mozambique deposited its instrument of ratification of ICSANT. This event culminates over a decade of excellent cooperation between the country and UNODC on ICSANT.
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UNODC Launches Academy to Engage Youth on the Universalization of Key Nuclear Terrorism Convention To nurture future leaders with the idea that they become advocates for the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT), UNODC's CBRN Terrorism Prevention Programme designed an innovative initiative. With the support of the Government Canada, UNODC held the first UNODC ICSANT Universalization Youth Academy in Vienna from 10 to 13 September 2024. Read more > |
To address this threat of terrorist attacks and violent extremism on the basis of xenophobia, racism and other forms of intolerance, or in the name of religion or belief (XRIRB), UNODC organized an awareness-raising and training workshop in Santiago, Chile on 3-4 September 2024. Read more > | |
UNODC Holds Event in Russian on Nuclear Forensics as part of its Webinar Series on ICSANT On 6. September 2024, UNODC held a webinar in Russian on nuclear forensics and ICSANT. It was the fourth event in a webinar series funded by the European Union. Read More > | |
UNODC and UNICRI Support Benin in Countering the Links between Terrorism and Organized Crime The nexus between terrorism and organized crime is increasingly threatening global security. In this context, and as part of the project on “Strengthening capacity to address the nexus between terrorism and organized crime in Africa”, UNODC and UNICRI jointly organized a national training workshop for Benin. Read More > | |
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UNODC Trains Health and Social Care Professionals in Niger to Support Victims of Terrorism Victims of terrorism are often relegated to a secondary role within criminal justice systems, often receiving insufficient attention for their recovery and well-being. In this context, UNODC delivered a national training in Niamey, Niger to enhance support measures for victims of terrorism. Read More > |
13-15 August: UNODC conducted a training activity and held bilateral meetings in Mozambique to facilitate the ratification of ICSANT. Read More > | |
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UNODC Supports Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in Countering Improvised Explosive Devices One of the most common tactics employed by terrorist groups in West Africa is the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). UNODC implemented a workshop for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on the detection of IEDs, their use by terrorist groups, as well as for purposes related to intelligence and prosecution. Read More > |
Testing swift responses to chemical terrorism threats In the aftermath of a chemical terrorist attack, first responders need to detect hazardous chemicals & preserve evidence while maintaining their and the public's safety. UNODC organized a simulation excercise in Indonesia to enhance the skills of officials and first responders. Read More >
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On 16‑17 July 2024, in cooperation with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority, UNODC conducted a seminar on ICSANT in Nigeria. Read More >
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On 30 May 2024, UNODC conducted a country visit to Bulgaria to promote adherence to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. | |
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On 26-27 June 2024, UNODC conducted the first regional meeting on “Supporting the development of a regional network focusing on youth in the prevention of violent extremism in the Sahel (SAHEL-PVE)” in Burkina Faso. Read more >
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UNODC Holds Event on Nuclear Forensics as part of its Webinar Series on ICSANT On 5 July 2024, UNODC held a webinar on nuclear forensics and ICSANT. It was the third event in a webinar series funded by the European Union. Read more > |
As part of a series of regional criminal investigation and mock trial exercises, UNODC organized a regional training entitled “Criminal Investigation and Mock Trial on ICSANT for States parties from South-Eastern Europe in Tirana. Read more > | |
As part of its regional network of PVE practitioners in South-East Asia, UNODC organized an advisory board roundtable and the second regional meeting of the thematic working group on strategic communications, the Internet, and social media in Kuala Lumpur. Read more >
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On 25 June 2024, UNODC contributed to the 27th Nuclear Forensics International Technical Working Group annual meeting, which took place on 25-27 June 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Read more > | |
On 12 June, UNODC delivered a hands-on inter-agency case management exercise on the investigation and prosecution of terrorism cases. Read More> | |
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On 13-14 June, UNODC organized a seminar training on procedures of requesting digital evidence from service providers located in foreign jurisdictions for terrorism related investigations. Read More> |
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UNODC Seminar Highlights: Enhancing Border Security Through Digital Evidence On 10-11 June, UNODC organized a pivotal training seminar focused on "Enhancing Border Security through the Use of Digital Evidence for Terrorism-Related Investigations. |
UNODC supports Yemen's Efforts to Counter Terrorism On 9-10 June 2024, UNODC conducted a national training on "Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Efforts: Building National Capacities and Interagency Coordination for Effective Investigation and Prosecution" for Yemen. Read more > | |
UNODC Holds Event on Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance during its Webinar Series on ICSANT On 7 June 2024, UNODC held a webinar on extradition and MLA under ICSANT, including how certain articles of ICSANT can aid criminal justice officials in the prevention, detection, suppression, and investigation of offences. Read more >
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On 6 June 2024, UNODC contributed to the Australia Group Plenary, which took place on 3‑7 June 2024 in Paris, France. Read more > | |
The Repository gathers examples of legislation implementing the criminalization provisions of ICSANT, CPPNM and A/CPPNM and is intended to promote awareness of the need to adhere to and incorporate their requirements into national legislation. Read more >
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From Crime Scene to Courtroom: Putting ICSANT into Practice On 22 May 2024, UNODC held a high-level side-event in the margins of ICONS 2024 to illustrate the importance of adhering to and effectively implementing ICSANT through selected tools and activities developed under projects funded by the Government of Canada and the European Union. Read more > | |
Screening, Investigation and Rehabilitation of Boko Haram Suspects: UNODC Support to Nigeria On 17 May 2024, UNODC and the Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United Nations organized a side event on the margins of the thirty-third session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Vienna. Read more > | |
UNODC Contributes to a Table-Top Exercise on Nuclear Forensics and Relevant Legal Frameworks The table-top exercise “Glowing Tulip 2.0: from crime scene to courtroom” took place in The Hague, the Netherlands on 23-26 April. Read more >
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On 22-24 April 2024, UNODC and UNICRI held a national training workshop to enhance inter-agency cooperation and coordination mechanisms to prevent and counter links between terrorism and organized crime. Read more > | |
On 16-18 April 2024, UNODC partnered with the Government of Singapore to co-organize a regional workshop to respond to the misuse and exploitation of online spaces by violent extremist and terrorist groups. Read more > | |
Reflecting on a decade of partnership in support of Nigeria’s struggle against terrorism UNODC has been providing tailored technical assistance to Nigeria since 2012 to prevent and counter the threats of terrorism and violent extremism. Read more > | |
On 16-18 April 2024, UNODC contributed to the ASEAN regional forum (ARF) workshop “Steppe Lotus” on strengthening legal frameworks to combat CBRN terrorism. Read more > | |
On 16 April 2024, UNODC inaugurated its antennae office in Pemba, the capital of Cabo Delgado, where it has been closely supporting national partners combat organized crime and terrorism in the past years. Read more > | |
On 12 April 2024, UNODC held a webinar which focused on a prosecutorial perspective on ICSANT as part of the project “Union support for the universalization and effective implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism”, funded by the European Union. Read more >
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On 2-4 April 2024, UNODC and the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais held the 4th Terrorism, Radicalisation and Transnational Crime (TRAC) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Read more >
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On 22 March 2024, UNODC contributed to a webinar on "Strengthening Global Nuclear Security: Promoting Universalization of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) and its Amendment (A/CPPNM)” organized by the African Center for Science and International Security (AFRICSIS). Read more >
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UNODC Supports Member States in the Sahel to Promote Meaningful Youth Engagement in Preventing Violent Extremism UNODC conducted national consultative meetings in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger between 6-21 March 2024 to advance impactful engagement and empowerment of youth within both national and regional PVE frameworks. Read more > | |
On 19 March 2024, UNODC contributed to OPCW’s training workshop on preventing illicit transfers of chemicals. Read more >
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On 18-19 March 2024, UNODC conducted a national visit to Nepal to promote relevant international legal instruments and contributed to a parliamentary session on nuclear and radiological security. Read more > | |
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On 4‑6 March 2024, UNODC conducted a country visit to Sao Tome and Principe to facilitate the ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. Read more >
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UNODC joined a project facilitated by CTED since 2019 to strengthen counter-terrorism and forensic capacities of Djibouti’s law enforcement entities. Read more >
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On 28-29 February 2024, UNODC convened a ministerial meeting to review the technical assistance delivered to requesting Member States to date under the framework of the Global Initiative and assess gaps and lingering challenges in effectively responding to emerging threats. Read more >
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On 27-29 February 2024, UNODC organized a national workshop in collaboration with the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) of Maldives on promoting engagement of CSOs and community leaders in national PVE frameworks and enhancing community resilience to violent extremism. Read more >
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On 25-27 February, UNODC supported Member States through a cross-regional legislative roundtable as part of the project “Support to addressing the risk of terrorism and to increasing security in the Maldives”, carried out with funding by the European Union. Read more >
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On 20-22 February, UNODC and UNICRI convened a consultative meeting in Bamako as part of the project “Strengthening Capacities to Address the Nexus Between Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime in Africa". Read more >
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On 16 February 2024, UNODC conducted the second session of its virtual speaker series, which focused on international cooperation on nuclear forensics and the relevance of ICSANT. Read more >
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On 12 February 2024, UNODC contributed to the national parliamentary session on nuclear and radiological security convened by Parliamentarians for Global Action in Harare, Zimbabwe. Read more >
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For the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism on 12 February, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is highlighting its work to prevent violent extremism. Read more >
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On 6-8 February, UNODC organised comprehensive sessions focused on all stages of requesting electronic evidence, considering human rights-compliant preservation, voluntary disclosure, emergency disclosure, and mutual legal assistance. Read more >
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On 19 January 2024, Palau deposited its instrument of ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) with the United Nations Secretary-General. On 18 February 2024, the country will become the 124th party to the Convention. Read more>
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On 16 January, The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) launched a project to support the Philippines in enhancing their national legislative frameworks and developing national assistance plans for victims of terrorism. Read more>
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