UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

From wildlife trafficking to illegal mining, organized crime threatens our environment & impacts women & men differently.

To , we must understand women's roles in crimes that affect the environment to amplify their potential impact in preventing & addressing them.

Victims exploited by human traffickers are often coerced to partake in criminal activity.

The principle of non-punishment states that a trafficked person should not be detained or prosecuted for unlawful acts committed as a result of trafficking.

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Ann Mathu’s struggle with addiction started at age 13.

She transformed her adversity into advocacy, revolutionizing support for women through her work with NACADA and changing the narrative around addiction in Kenya.

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From the Slums to Saving Lives in Kenya: Ann’s story From the Slums to Saving Lives in Kenya: Ann’s story

Conservation alone is not enough.

Together, we can to build a shared future for all life on earth.

Our latest data shows that people continue to be held in overcrowded prisons in nearly half of all countries.

Overcrowded prisons make it harder to meet prisoners' needs and hamper effective rehabilitation efforts.

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Smuggling co***ne by sea benefits from a growing variety of vessels – from yachts to fishing boats. Sophisticated navigation technology is enabling traffickers to construct ever more efficient maritime routes.

The Global Report on Co***ne: http://bit.ly/3Jes1PX

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Reducing the likelihood of international trafficking and micro-trafficking means focusing on the situation of women in disadvantaged communities, especially those in proximity to drug markets.

📚 Learn more about the role of women in the Co***ne supply chain: http://bit.ly/3KF52ge

1 in every 17 people globally used a drug in 2021.

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Our report on Illegal Methamphetamine Manufacturing in Afghanistan explores how production has evolved in recent years and its impact on neighbouring countries.

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Nearly 12 million people are currently in prison globally, while 115 countries report prison overcrowding.

Read how UNODC addresses drug use and associated mental health disorders in prison settings: http://bit.ly/3r8cVm1

You could encounter victims without realizing.

We must be aware of this crime and mobilize expert support for potential victims working in nail salons, domestic servitude, or technology-facilitated services.

Everyone must speak up to

Our latest data shows Cannabis continues to be the most used drug worldwide, with an estimated 219 million users in 2021—some 4.3% of the global adult population.

Learn more in our : http://bit.ly/DrugReport2023

New drug combinations are a growing challenge for monitoring and treating drug use.

More in the : http://bit.ly/DrugReport2023

High poverty rates are often found in small, fragile and conflict-affected countries. Implementing the will help make our world more safe and secure.

Learn more: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/poverty/

A more digitally connected world has innovated the ways drugs are bought and sold, making supply chains shorter, reducing costs and increasing accessibility.

What are the implications?

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Learn more about how UNODC's work in Ecuador and Peru is reshaping the fight against human trafficking, ensuring swift support and justice for victims.

👉 https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/frontpage/2023/December/cross-border-support-for-victims-of-human-trafficking-in-peru-and-ecuador.html

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Position: Programme Officer (Counter-Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency Advisor)

📌 Level: P-4
📍 Location: Nur-Sultan
📅 Apply by: 10 January 2024

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Haiti’s criminal markets: mapping trends in fi****ms and drug trafficking.

Gang-related violence in Haiti has reached levels not seen in decades, and fi****ms, and drug trafficking are feeding the cascading security crises.

More: https://t.co/7C1cr3yTgz

Organized crime contributes to 22% of global homicides, and a staggering 50% in the Americas.

The Global Study on Homicide 2023 delves deep into regional trends and dynamics: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/data-and-analysis/global-study-on-homicide.html

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Position: Programme Officer (Cybercrime Investigation)
Level: P-3
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Apply by: 03 January 2024

https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/222674?language=en

Ensuring human rights for all becomes a reality requires unity.

Let's join together to create a world where everyone's rights are upheld 🌏

More than 39 million people around the world suffer from drug use disorders, yet only 1 in 5 of them are in treatment.

We must prioritize the wellbeing of people and communities everywhere.

🔗 https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/world-drug-report-2023.html

📊🌍 In the Americas, an alarming 75% of homicides in 2021 involved fi****ms, a significant contrast to Europe (17%) and Asia (18%).

Discover detailed insights in our latest study: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/data-and-analysis/global-study-on-homicide.html