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January 2024

31/01/2024 - PHOTO STORY: Cultivating hope - How UNODC supports Afghan farmers with alternatives to opium cultivation
29/01/2024 - Protecting those who protect us—how UNODC’s Synthetic Drug Strategy helps counter synthetic drug trafficking at international ports
26/01/2024 - UNODC Executive Director urges action to stop arms trafficking and illicit financial flows to Haiti at UN Security Council
26/01/2024 - INTERVIEW: Technology ‘supercharging illicit economies’ in Southeast Asia
25/01/2024 - A gold rush trap: How smuggled migrants end up exploited in African mines on their way to the Mediterranean
24/01/2024 - International Day of Education: educating youth to help combat corruption
23/01/2024 - With over 460 million children living in conflict, child protection systems must be strengthened, says UNODC Executive Director
18/01/2024 - Sacha inchi: the 'star seed' that symbolizes peace and resilience in the Colombian Amazon
16/01/2024 - Baristas behind bars: From serving time to serving lattes
16/01/2024 - First person: Surviving terrorism only to face stigma in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
12/01/2024 - Youth-led action to prevent terrorism and violent extremism
10/01/2024 - Forced into marriage, abused and sexually exploited: child trafficking in South Eastern Europe
08/01/2024 - From the Slums to Saving Lives in Kenya: Ann’s story
03/01/2024 - Nurturing hope: A life after trafficking
03/01/2024 - “My dream is to rebuild my life”: rehabilitating foreign terrorist fighters in detention
03/01/2024 - Leaving poppy behind – permanently: how the findings from UNODC’s new Afghan opium survey could affect vulnerable populations
03/01/2024 - Dreaming of a better life: How migrants risk their lives to cross dangerous Darien Gap

January 2023

30/01/2023 - The impact of a global EU/UN initiative working with violent extremist prisoners: Nurlan’s story
26/01/2023 - Opium poppy cultivation estimates increase in Myanmar in 2022 against backdrop of more sophisticated production: UNODC report
24/01/2023 - UNODC global report on trafficking in persons: crises shift trafficking patterns and hinder victim identification
20/01/2023 - A record-breaking year – 690 tonnes of chemical precursors seized in Chile
16/01/2023 - Compassion and cooperation key to addressing human trafficking and smuggling of migrants in South Africa
13/01/2023 - UNODC and WWF partner to reduce occurrence of crimes at sea and their impact on ecosystems and livelihoods
09/01/2023 - Proposed law will enable compensation for victims of trafficking in Mozambique
06/01/2023 - “I did not know vegetable cultivation could be so profitable”: role-model farmers in Helmand aim to make their communities poppy-free

January 2022

21/01/2022 - Securing Evidence: The Key to Convictions for Human Trafficking
12/01/2022 - Rethinking incarceration: UNODC hosts Consultation on Treatment of Drug Use Disorders and Associated Mental Health Disorders in Prison Settings
05/01/2022 - Operation KAFO III - disrupting firearms trafficking flows in the Sahel with UNODC support

January 2021

29/01/2021 - UNODC & Partners Launch New Programme: Southeast Europe Together Against Corruption (SEE-TAC)
28/01/2021 - UNODC & Partners Roll Out the Children Immunization App at Za'atari Refugee Camp
26/01/2021 - UNODC & North Macedonia to Cooperate on Enhanced Border Control
25/01/2021 - New Publication Unveils Four Years of Data, Showcasing Sport as a Critical Tool for Youth Crime Prevention
22/01/2021 - UNODC Works with Adolescents, Youth & Families on Drug Use Prevention in Uzbekistan
19/01/2021 - UNODC Revitalizes the Yemen Coast Guard Through a Gender-Focused Approach
15/01/2021 - UNODC Supports Healthy Children & Families Through 'Listen First' Campaign
14/01/2021 - Beneficiaries of UNODC Coffee Project in Bolivia Receive First Payment for Exporting High-Quality Beans to France
13/01/2021 - Police Officers Trained by UNODC in Mexico Are Recognized for Their Work on Behalf of Victims of Gender-Based Violence
12/01/2021 - UNODC Highlights Achievements of the Joint Global Initiative on Preventing Violent Extremism in Prisons
07/01/2021 - Leaving No One Behind: Strengthening Youth Resilience During and After the Pandemic in Tajikistan
06/01/2021 - UNODC Supports HIV/AIDS Prevention Efforts in Egypt
04/01/2021 - UNODC Addresses the Forced Disappearances and Torture of Women, Girls & Youth in El Salvador
04/01/2021 - UNODC Remains Committed to Youth Engagement Through Technology

January 2020

30/01/2020 - UNODC’s Country Office in Bolivia presented the report on the destruction of drugs seized in Bolivia for 2019
20/01/2020 - Inclusion, not exclusion: UNODC addresses stigma around substance use
10/01/2020 - Regional Capacity Building and Research Center inaugurated in Tehran with UNODC support
09/01/2020 - UNODC-UK event showcases civil society initiatives for implementing UN Convention against Corruption
08/01/2020 - UNODC delivered sophisticated analyzers of drugs to Bolivian Antinarcotics Police laboratories
07/01/2020 - UNODC conducts exercise to counter maritime crime in Sri Lanka
06/01/2020 - Integrating sport into youth crime prevention and criminal justice strategies in focus at expert UNODC event

January 2019

31/01/2019 - UNODC provides first training for UN Police Officers against human trafficking and migrant smuggling
30/01/2019 - Group of Friends of the Nelson Mandela Rules enter 2019 with commitment to turn rules into action
29/01/2019 - Nigeria, EU and UNODC release first-ever National Drug Use Survey
28/01/2019 - UNODC co-hosts “Beautiful Boy” screening to spotlight vicious cycle of drug addiction
17/01/2019 - Terrorist plots foiled in Middle East and North Africa with help from UNODC supported programme
14/01/2019 - Alternative Development Project in Laos enables former opium farmers to learn about Coffee Cultivation from experts
11/01/2019 - Myanmar opium cultivation continues to drop as regional drug market changes: UNODC report
09/01/2019 - First Conviction in Colombia for Trafficking in Persons for Domestic Servitude
07/01/2019 - More action needed to stop human trafficking, exploitation in armed conflict: UNODC launches latest Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
04/01/2019 - Modern judicial challenges, such as gender and AI, at the heart of debates in Seoul
02/01/2019 - Line up to live up; how sports can help prevent violent extremism in youth

January 2018

31/01/2018 - UNODC and OSCE Secretariat sign new 2018-2019 joint action plan
31/01/2018 - Bogotá Government, UNODC sign pact to prevent human trafficking and migrant smuggling
30/01/2018 - UNODC's bold new steps on the road to prisoner rehabilitation
29/01/2018 - UNODC, China Hold Cross-Regional Seminar on Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems.
26/01/2018 - UNODC launches Handbook on Children Recruited and Exploited by Terrorist Groups
26/01/2018 - Joint COCAIR VI Operation with UNODC intercepts 900 kg of cocaine
25/01/2018 - UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Thai Princess Visits Women’s Prison To Promote Reforms
19/01/2018 - UNODC and Ukraine sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen port control, facilitate trade
18/01/2018 - UNODC advances efforts to measure organized crime
16/01/2018 - West and Central Asia: UNODC holds inter-regional workshop to counter illicit use of money or value transfer services
11/01/2018 - Achieving Gender Equality and Female Empowerment: A Collaborative Vision of Sustainable Development Goal 5
09/01/2018 - E4J advances value-based and skills education for primary students in Mexico
08/01/2018 - South Asia: UNODC, World Customs Organization hold training to fight fisheries crime

January 2017

24/01/2017 - MoU with Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs stresses UNODC’s commitment to forging partnerships against illicit drugs
23/01/2017 - UNODC gathers penal reform leaders from across the globe to promote prison rehabilitation, reintegration and tackle re-offending
16/01/2017 - First UN manual to address violent extremism in prisons launched by UNODC

January 2016

21/01/2016 - New multi-year initiative launched to step up global response to trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants
07/01/2016 - UNODC tackles radicalization to violence in prisons

January 2015

28/01/2015 - Tackling human trafficking in West Africa: UNODC and the story of Anna and Precious
22/01/2015 - UNODC Chief’s mission to Nicaragua consolidates drug and crime cooperation
20/01/2015 - UNODC chief meets President, officials, on support to counter drugs, crime and violence in Honduras
19/01/2015 - UNODC, government of Japan review joint plan of action
19/01/2015 - Peru in focus: youth sports against gang violence
14/01/2015 - ‘It’s a crime’: Migrant Smuggling
09/01/2015 - Young journalist training in South Asia: Helping develop reporting skills on drugs, human trafficking and migration
05/01/2015 - Anti-Corruption Day reaches over 8 million across the globe

January 2014

30/01/2014 - UNODC Executive Director enhances partnership on visit to Oman, UAE, Bahrain
29/01/2014 - New Ministry of Justice building provides major boost to rule of law in Somaliland
27/01/2014 - Significant investments needed to address weaknesses at border checkpoints in the Mekong Sub-region
17/01/2014 - “More must be done to confront drug trade, rise in domestic addiction,” says UNODC Chief in meeting with Afghan Counter-Narcotics Minister
13/01/2014 - ‘Counterfeit: Don’t buy into organized crime’ - UNODC launches new outreach campaign on $250 billion a year counterfeit business
06/01/2014 - UNODC Executive Director welcomes appointment of new Board of Trustees for UN Trust Fund for trafficking victims

January 2013

31/01/2013 - UNODC partners with the academic community in the fight against corruption
29/01/2013 - Honouring corporate creativity and courage in the fight against human trafficking
25/01/2013 - Placing health and welfare at the heart of drug policy
23/01/2013 - Strengthening criminal justice systems across the world
16/01/2013 - Sustainable tourism boosts local economies in Colombia
15/01/2013 - Myanmar joins the PATROL counter-trafficking effort in the Greater Mekong Sub-region
15/01/2013 - Bolivia to re-accede to UN drug convention, while making exception on coca leaf chewing
10/01/2013 - Blue Heart Campaign against human trafficking gathers strength with new initiatives
09/01/2013 - UNODC pays tribute to former INCB President Hamid Ghodse

January 2012

30/01/2012 - New UNODC initiative works with youth to address substance abuse
27/01/2012 - Corruption: businesses have the power to effect positive change
26/01/2012 - UNODC chief announces a comprehensive study on cybercrime
25/01/2012 - Children in the justice system need protection
24/01/2012 - UNODC supports Kyrgyz anti-drug agency in curbing drug trafficking and organized crime
18/01/2012 - Cricket star Shahid Afridi to hit hard against drugs in new role as UNODC Goodwill Ambassador
18/01/2012 - UNODC and London-based watchmakers partner to help victims of human trafficking
12/01/2012 - Afghan opium prices soar as production rises
10/01/2012 - Jatun Sach’a – benefiting thousands of farmers’ families in Bolivia
05/01/2012 - House of Hope helps Afghan women prisoners to reintegrate into society

January 2011

26/01/2011 - UNODC teams up with Mexico to launch statistics centre
21/01/2011 - High opium prices threaten drug control efforts of recent years
20/01/2011 - “Slavery was abolished once – it can be abolished again”
18/01/2011 - Seized Peruvian drug den becomes new UNODC regional office
14/01/2011 - UNODC releases guide to strengthen examination of documents at borders
11/01/2011 - Mexico City Airport has a message for travellers: humans are not for sale
10/01/2011 - UNICEF and UNODC partner to promote justice for children
06/01/2011 - Southern Africa: UNODC works to help end violence against women
04/01/2011 - Rani: an unwavering advocate for freedom from slavery and human trafficking

January 2010

25/01/2010 - Blue Heart Campaign against human trafficking reaches 10,000 members
22/01/2010 - Guinea-Bissau: UNODC to support set up of a police academy
15/01/2010 - In solidarity with the people of Haiti
14/01/2010 - One step closer to witness protection in Kenya
12/01/2010 - Helping Yemen to respond to terrorism
06/01/2010 - Lao families rise out of poverty and opium addiction

January 2009

30/01/2009 - What does environmental crime have in common with organized crime?
23/01/2009 - The 1912 Hague International Opium Convention
21/01/2009 - Deadly drug cocktails
20/01/2009 - ‘Ship riders’: tackling Somali pirates at sea
12/01/2009 - UNODC launches crime prevention handbook
06/01/2009 - Drug trafficking in the Golden Triangle
05/01/2009 - Executive Director assesses global threats on BBC World Today

January 2008

31/01/2008 - "As a Kenyan you get asked to pay a bribe fairly regularly"
30/01/2008 - Artists and UNODC unite for integrity
25/01/2008 - Monitoring anti-corruption work
23/01/2008 - Reducing the harm of drugs
17/01/2008 - Stepping up the fight against corruption
11/01/2008 - Interview with the Colombian Vice-President
09/01/2008 - Human trafficking is closer than you think
07/01/2008 - UNODC and Bollywood unite against trafficking
04/01/2008 - UNODC strategy for 2008-2011

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