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UNODC, WHO host second regional meeting on community management of opioid overdose in Almaty, Kazakhstan

UNODC, WHO host second regional meeting on community management of opioid overdose in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Image: UNODC

Worldwide, overdose is the leading cause of avoidable death among people who inject drugs. Opioid overdose is both preventable and, if witnessed, reversible through the administration of naloxone. In this context, UNODC and WHO recently hosted a regional meeting in Kazakhstan, to review and discuss the draft of the S-O-S Multi-site Study and Implementation Protocol on community management of opioid overdose.[Read More]

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UNODC supports prison authorities in addressing discrimination against women prisoners in Central America

UNODC supports prison authorities in addressing discrimination against women prisoners in Central America. Image: UNODC

The number of women prisoners is increasing worldwide much faster than men, often linked to the imprisonment for minor drug offences. Countries are struggling to address the specific needs of women in prison systems traditionally designed for men.[Read More]

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UN anti-crime agency at 20; tackling terrorism, cybercrime vital for peaceful and sustainable future

UN anti-crime agency at 20; tackling terrorism, cybercrime vital for peaceful and sustainable future

Marking the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of UNODC, Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the importance of justice to prevent conflict, promote peace and security, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "I am proud of the support UNODC provides to countries to tackle the interlinked problems of drugs, organized crime, terrorism and corruption," said Mr. Guterres in a video message at a special event to commemorate the agency's anniversary.[Read More]

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