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Early Warning Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean address health risks of drug use

The seizure of a multi-kilogram shipment of "ecstasy" (MDMA) in powder form earlier this year was unusual for Uruguay, but it did not yet ring alarm bells for the Early Warning System in Montevideo. However, "When reports of young people suffering from an "ecstasy" overdose kept coming in from hospitals, we got really worried," said Héctor Suarez, who coordinates the system in Uruguay.[Read More]

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United against Corruption: UNODC, UNDP support efforts to strengthen effectiveness of national authorities

United against Corruption: UNODC, UNDP support efforts to strengthen effectiveness of national authorities.Image: UNODC

With support from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the United Nations Development Programme, a Global Expert Group Meeting on anti-corruption was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 25 to 27 of July. Hosted by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, the meeting brought together over 40 experts from 30 countries to develop the Colombo Commentary on the Jakarta Principles for Anti-Corruption Agencies. [Read More]

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Exploring innovative ways to strengthen youth resilience to crime and gang violence in Colombia

Exploring innovative ways to strengthen youth resilience to crime and gang violence in Colombia. Photo: UNODC

Today, over 55 per cent of the world's population lives in urban areas; by 2050, this is set to increase to more than two-thirds. While urbanization brings with it economic growth and prosperity, it also presents a range of negative social issues, with cities often home to high levels of income inequality, gangs, and organized criminal groups. Looking to help counter this, UNODC works with countries to reduce urban crime and violence at regional, national and local levels.[Read More]

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