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ASEAN region a crucial partner in global efforts to counter crime, terrorism challenges, says UNODC Executive Director

ASEAN region a crucial partner in global efforts to counter crime, terrorism challenges, says UNODC Executive Director

12 December 2018 - Yury Fedotov, the Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), concluding his visit to Southeast Asia today, highlighted the importance of tackling threats posed by drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism to promote security and prosperity in the ASEAN region.[Read More]

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UNODC promotes alternatives to imprisonment for people with drug use disorders in Kenya

UNODC promotes alternatives to imprisonment for people with drug use disorders through health and justice cooperation in Kenya

11 December 2018 - More than 30 million people worldwide are suffering from drug use disorders and only one in six have access to treatment. Many of them are in prison or in other ways in contact with the criminal justice system at some point in their life. To address this issue, UNODC has started rolling out a training based on a new publication jointly written with the WHO. [Read More]

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UK announces new financial contributions to support UNODC’s anti-corruption work

UK announces new financial contributions to support UNODC's anti-corruption work

10 December 2018 - The United Kingdom and UNODC have signed two new funding agreements with a joint worth of GBP 9.1 million (almost US$ 12 million) to strengthen UNODC's anti-corruption activities. A GBP 7.6 million grant will support the fast-tracking of implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, while a GBP 1.5 million grant will fund investigations linked to wildlife and forestry crime to identify corruption.[Read More]

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