UNODC

“UNODC’s mission is to contribute to global peace and security, human rights and development by making the world safer from drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism.” Source

More than 51,100 women and girls were killed by an intimate partner or family member globally in 2023. There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. 🔗 https://t.co/QfjK38dmhY#16Days pic.twitter.com/ii2uBcFGXd

In 2016, Abdullah was jailed in Malaysia on terrorism charges, facing a bleak future. But with the help of a UNODC-supported rehabilitation programme he’s now rebuilding his life and inspiring others to make better choices: https://t.co/CsZhBFv1Io#PrisonersMatter

Every 10 minutes a woman is killed by an intimate partner or a family member. Each of those 10 minutes represents a woman with dreams and a right to safety—lost too soon. We must act now to protect women & girls everywhere. There is #NoExcuse.#16Days

The jaguar, one of the five big cats, is facing a decline in its wild population. On this International Jaguar Day, we call for urgent action to protect this majestic species from wildlife trafficking, safeguarding biodiversity for future generations.#endENVcrime pic.twitter.com/ApiVgFbRBR

Meet Warrant Officer Asma Kidarm: Djibouti’s only female Coast Guard diver 🌊 Asma demonstrates that inclusion and equal representation in law enforcement are not just ideals—they’re game changers. Read her story: https://t.co/2n5KYfoPTp pic.twitter.com/H4B8v0obdr

Marine ecosystems are under threat from plastics and weak global regulations. As the #PlasticsTreaty is negotiated in Busan, explore UNODC’s guidance on tackling marine plastic pollution through criminal law: https://t.co/kunqiAWmQq#INC5 #EndENVcrime pic.twitter.com/pJpuMqdLJF

In Cauca, Colombia, Rossy and Mariana’s vibrant dresses reflect the resilience of their Misak community. Facing the threat of human trafficking, they’re fighting back with UNODC’s support. #EndHumanTrafficking

📈 A disturbing disparity. ‌ Women are more likely to be killed at home. While most male homicides occur outside the home, for some women and girls, it’s the most dangerous place. There is #NoExcuse. Read the full 2023 Femicide Report: https://t.co/QfjK38cOsq#16Days pic.twitter.com/PGVcY1RgNH

☕ This coffee was almost heroin. In the Golden Triangle—one of the world’s largest drug trafficking corridors—farmers are swapping opium poppy for coffee beans with UNODC’s support. Discover how sustainable alternatives are brewing change ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/acJOXE2DW5

For too many women & girls, home is not a place of safety. In 2023 alone, approximately 51,100 women and girls lost their lives at the hands of intimate partners or family members. Violence should have no place in our homes. There is #NoExcuse.

📢 New data out now! Our latest report shows opium production in Afghanistan increased by 30% from 2023. However, this remains 93% below levels in 2022, when the de facto authorities began enforcing a country-wide drug ban. 🆕 More in our latest report: https://t.co/8Ir2jrS9Su https://t.co/s3ds086euP

In Mongolia, international asset recovery is funding an orphanage and supporting children’s education. Discover how fighting corruption can make a real difference ↓ #UnitedAgainstCorruption

❗ Every day, more than 140 women around the world are killed by someone they should be able to trust—a partner or a family member. There is #NoExcuse. 🆕More in the latest UNODC & @UN_Women report: https://t.co/QfjK38dmhY #16Days https://t.co/sX9gW0BCvD

Approximately 51,100 women and girls lost their lives at the hands of intimate partners or family members in 2023 alone. What are femicide reviews and why are they crucial in addressing this tragedy? Find out here: https://t.co/yfrYWzoXvz#16Days

Today, the Vienna International Centre mural lights up in orange for every survivor, every voice and in memory of every life lost to gender-based violence. For the next #16Days, it shines as a reminder that together, we can end violence against women & girls🧡#OrangeTheWorld pic.twitter.com/YLoCCQY5rI

#HappeningNow❗ For too many women and girls, home is not a safe place. In 2023, 51,100 women and girls lost their lives to an intimate partner or a family member. 🔴Tune in LIVE for the launch of the latest femicide brief at the @UN Press Briefing: https://t.co/ygOmDZ1MqY pic.twitter.com/Tcez6THeCU

Many killings of women are preventable. Too often, women have already reported physical, sexual, or psychological violence by their partner. There is #NoExcuse for inaction. 👉 For more insights, read our latest report with @UN_Women: https://t.co/QfjK38cOsq #16Days https://t.co/OVOMoSbWPy

Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by someone close to her. On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, join UNODC’s Executive Director @GhadaFathiWaly in her urgent call to act before the clock ticks down to another tragic death ⬇️ #16Days https://t.co/UT28WTKC6y

Over 140 women are killed globally by an intimate partner or family member EVERY DAY❗ Each number represents a life taken, a future erased & a loved one left behind. There is #NoExcuse. For more insights, read our latest report with @UN_Women: https://t.co/OhB0sIcaIX #16Days https://t.co/Nv9KQf28xN

In a world where 1 in 4 adolescent girls faces abuse by their partners, survivors like Ines Santos are leading the way to change. Through UNODC’s Women Peacebuilders programme, she’s empowering the next generation to break the cycle.#16Days pic.twitter.com/L2kFfJAzRl

“I begged him to quit using drugs.” Waheeda’s plea resonates with thousands affected by drug use disorders in Afghanistan. Learn how UNODC is helping women like Waheeda receive critical support:https://t.co/BL4aoMHw97

How we treat prisoners mirrors our understanding of safety, justice and human dignity for all members of our society. Learn more about the #MandelaRules and what they advocate for ⬇️🎥 #PrisonersMatter https://t.co/1anldxH1uq

From cultivation to trafficking, and from use to possession, criminal justice systems globally are responding to the world drug problem very differently. Learn more about the trends in the #WorldDrugReport: https://t.co/4Qafn9W3Jy https://t.co/0gxoHxmtp2

Children are the most vulnerable targets of human traffickers. We urge authorities, the public, private sector, and NGOs to leave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking. Everyone plays a role in the effort to #EndHumanTrafficking https://t.co/GMhTat8XSY

How do @CND_tweets & @CCPCJ work to end gender-based violence? From addressing drug trafficking to promoting justice reforms, learn how the commissions promote integrated approaches to combat gender-based violence & protect women globally. Tune in NOW https://t.co/UFGn9Zyytb https://t.co/7JEWgcJ3X4

Let’s make stopping crimes that affect the environment a key part of climate action, biodiversity preservation, and the circular economy. ➡️ Cut down on illegal activities harming people and nature ➡️ Strengthen ecosystem resilience 🔗https://t.co/a2Mb5YeBa7 #endENVcrime #COP29 https://t.co/N79KMwA4xM

Welcome to the new members of the UNODC “YouthLED” Integrity Advisory Board! These young integrity champions will help drive solutions and inspire action for a corruption-free future. Learn more: https://t.co/GS68Zr4bYi #UnitedAgainstCorruption https://t.co/HIwbsiGqqi

Peace activism is no easy task in Benghazi, Libya, but 25-year-old Ahmed Abdulghani is making a difference. Through UNODC’s MENA Youth Network, Ahmed is inspiring change at the grassroots level to address drugs, violence and crime. Learn how: https://t.co/WOrd6DaD7L https://t.co/Z44LXayCRe

Crimes in the fisheries sector harm biodiversity and endanger livelihoods by depleting fish stocks. On World Fisheries Day, we call for the protection of marine life through effective laws and regulations. Let’s #endENVcrime for a sustainable future. #COP29

Every year, countless lives are lost to organized crime. From human trafficking and falsified medical products to drug trafficking and cybercrime, its impact surrounds us. Together, we can #StopOrganizedCrime.

From cells to classrooms: A model jail in Marawi, Philippines, is transforming rehabilitation and reintegration seven years after a terrorist group’s takeover. Learn how this innovative facility is paving the way for justice reform:

During conflicts, natural disasters and other emergencies, children pay the highest price. With their lives at risk, children have a right to be heard, for their ideas to be taken seriously, and to be included in decisions that will impact their future. #WorldChildrensDay

🌱 A small seed can make a big difference. In Colombia, UNODC is helping 700 families grow sacha inchi, a nutritious seed used in diets to feed 2.2+ million children, teenagers and mothers every month. Watch the video to discover 5 incredible facts about this superfood! 📽️

Every hour, of every day: 52 people lost their lives to homicide globally. Read our latest report:

Protecting the environment from crime strengthens ecosystems for climate resilience. Let’s set bold NDCs to combat crimes that harm the environment to protect our planet. It starts here at #COP29.#endENVcrime

In a nation where the narrative has long been shaped by terrorism, economic hardship & violence, Nigeria’s young people are flipping the script. Read how leaders like Yakura are transforming their communities with support from UNODC:

From guns, to gas, to gold, a tangled trafficking web has been woven across the Sahel. UNODC is a leading player in efforts to bolster security:

Cultivating peace, one bean at a time ☕ In Myanmar’s Shan State, Nang Htwe’s switch from poppies to coffee didn’t just boost her income; it brought stability. See how UNODC’s Green Gold Cooperative supports farmers & fosters alternative development:

The stats are alarming. Just 1 in 11 people suffering from drug use disorders were in treatment in 2022. #WorldDrugReport

Prisoners are part of our communities, and what happens in prisons impacts us all. Join us in advocating for fair and humane treatment of prisoners everywhere. When #PrisonersMatter, our communities thrive.

Financial intelligence is key in the fight against climate change. By tracking illegal money flows, we can combat crimes like illegal logging & waste trafficking while ensuring climate funds are used properly. Let’s follow the money for real climate action. #endENVcrime #COP29

Criminal groups exploit weak enforcement systems and evade justice, leaving our environment in jeopardy. Let’s make law enforcement central to climate action by stopping these crimes and bringing offenders to justice. #endENVcrime #COP29

Organized crime doesn’t stop at borders. It’s a global threat to communities, ecosystems and economies. From alternative development programmes to fostering int’l cooperation, UNODC is working to build safer, more secure futures: #StopOrganizedCrime

From human trafficking to falsified medical products, drug trafficking to cybercrime, organized crime is all around us. On 15 November, we mark the first-ever International Day Against Transnational Organized Crime. Together, we can #StopOrganizedCrime.

📢#HappeningNow Organized crime steals, corrupts and kills. It’s time we pull together to push back. 🔴 Tune in LIVE to hear high-level speakers and advocates discuss how we can #StopOrganizedCrime together:

“Organized crime takes many forms, and its consequences are devastating.” On the first Int’l Day Against Transnational Organized Crime, watch @GhadaFathiWaly’s call for global solidarity & action ⬇️ Together, we can push back for safety, security

Organized crime is a global threat, impacting everyone. It takes lives and causes suffering, destabilizes communities, weakens economies, and erodes trust. On this first Int’l Day Against Transnational Organized Crime, let’s pull together to push back and #StopOrganizedCrime ⬇️

On this Int’l Day against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property, we’re reminded that heritage is more than history, it’s our shared identity 🏺🏛️ Today & every day, let’s unite to #StopOrganizedCrime to #ProtectHeritage and end cultural property trafficking.#StopTrafficking

A concert featuring only prisoner performers set the scene in Songkhla in Southern Thailand. Supported by UNODC, this event offered prisoners a chance to showcase their talents and acquire skills that can transform their futures: #PrisonersMatter

Organized crime steals futures. It fuels violence, damages communities & destabilizes societies. On 15 November, we come together for the first-ever International Day Against Transnational Organized Crime. Let’s stand up, speak out & #StopOrganizedCrime