UNODC eNews - 02 May 2013

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Issue 48 | May 02, 2013

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UNODC News

Crime Commission closes on reminder that rule of law protects against violence, oppression and injustice
Violence against children in the criminal justice system
Honouring victims of terrorism worldwide
"We cannot allow the criminals to prosper from their crimes" says UNODC Executive Director
Victims of terrorism, wildlife crime, and violence against women and children to be discussed at this year's UN Crime Commission
First comprehensive UNODC study on transnational organized crime threats in East Asia and the Pacific
UNODC Executive Director concludes official visit to Japan
Continuing progress for the UNODC/WCO Container Control Programme
UN Tourism and Crime bodies to call on tourists to play a role in reducing illicit trafficking
Fostering a more efficient response to migrant smuggling in Asia
UNODC awarded Spanish Gold Medal of Merit for its commitment to countering drug dependence

Highlights

Heads of UNODC and CITES urge wildlife and forest offences to be treated as serious transnational organized crimes

At the 22nd Commission for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, the heads of two UN bodies called on countries to recognize wildlife and forest crimes as a serious form of organized crime and strengthen penalties against criminal syndicates and networks profiting from such illegal trade. Yury Fedotov (UNODC) and John E. Scanlon (CITES) urged the international community to intensify its response to this international criminal activity, particularly in the areas of legislation, law enforcement, criminal analysis and international cooperation. [Read More].

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