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

Illicit drug production often thrives where poverty persists. UNODC promotes alternative development

Organized crime exploits global trade routes and tech to traffic synthetic drugs, precursors & profi

With the emergence of new synthetic drugs, UNODC equips border units with detection tech to spot hid

“I had no memories of the first 15 years of my life.” After surviving trafficking, Laurent found hea

Criminals exploit global trade to move drugs, precursors & profits. Through our Passenger & Cargo Co

🌍 What’s driving global drug trends — and how are conflict & instability shaping the drug problem?

Ahead of #WorldDrugDay, let’s break the cycle of organized crime trapping communities in violence, p

Behind every drug route lies a chain of crimes that fuel a vicious cycle: ⚠️ Human trafficking ⚠️ De

Join us for the first-ever Global Forum for Human Trafficking Survivors – #VoicesOfResilience. 🗓️24

📚 Learn anytime, anywhere! UNODC’s SPARK platform offers 800+ eLearning modules in 30+ languages—us

Marine pollution and crimes in the fisheries sector threaten marine biodiversity. UNODC supports cou

On 26 June, #WorldDrugDay, let’s break the cycle of organized crime entrenching violence, poverty an

“A small bribe can lead to the spread of deadly substances.” Corruption at customs checkpoints allow

In Thailand, Sirima once uncovered a major heroin shipment, hidden brick by brick inside cargo conta

💊 Got expired or unused opioids at home? Safe disposal matters—most controlled medicines used for n

Prisons worldwide face deep-rooted challenges, strained by over-incarceration, overcrowding & neglec

Small daily actions can create a powerful impact in the fight against corruption. Grecia, a member o

From high-seas hijackings to illegal fishing and trafficking, maritime crime threatens economies, ec

After Myanmar’s deadly earthquake, UNODC partnered with local organizations to deliver urgent relief

📣 Happening now at the #UNGA: A high-level debate on the world’s prison systems. Marking 10 years o

🚨 UNODC in 60 Seconds 🔹 Panama: New law strengthens anti-human trafficking efforts. 🔹 Cambodia: 1

Mercury use in artisanal gold mining poisons water and soil. The damage to ecosystems and local comm

📽️ Prisons worldwide face major challenges—from overcrowding to systemic neglect. Ahead of Friday’s

600+ tons of toxic chemicals seized from illegal labs in 🇰🇭 are a serious threat to people & the p

Crimes in the fisheries sector, waste trafficking and illegal ocean dumping threaten marine ecosyste

Maritime crime threatens economies, security and ecosystems. At the @UN Ocean Conference, we’re spot

Behind every illegal catch, there may be another crime. Organized crime exploits fishing vessels for

What is maritime crime? From high-seas hijackings to illegal fishing to the illicit trafficking of d

Fraud & corruption thrive in illegal mining. Criminal organizations exploit legal loopholes, falsify

Happy #WorldOceanDay! The ocean sustains all life on Earth. Safeguarding our marine resources, secur

In Mozambique, fridges that once stored drugs now keep medicines cold. Cars once driven by trafficke

Every year, countless lives are lost to organized crime. From human trafficking to illicit drugs and

The gold trade is concentrated in a few major refining hubs, prime targets for laundering illegal go

☕️ This coffee was almost heroin. In the Golden Triangle—one of the world’s largest drug trafficking

Plastic waste is one of the most problematic trafficked waste types polluting land, air, water and s

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! No better day to raise awareness of illegal waste traffic contributing t

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 100,000 families supported through alternative development ⚖️ 3,700 criminal justice off

UNODC is marking #Beijing30 by spotlighting how its work across justice & law enforcement, fighting

The #GlobENetwork turns 4! What’s one word that captures its power? We asked our global community. T

Organized crime is deeply embedded in gold supply chains, attracted by high profits. In Latin Americ

🌍 Over 1,000 professionals worldwide have been trained through the UNODC Treatnet initiative to sup

Beneficial ownership transparency reveals who’s really in control. Exposing true ownership helps fig

“It’s heartbreaking that some children don’t realize they’ve been abused until after they are rescue

In countries with the highest femicide rates, over half of the killings involved firearms. How are c

🚨 UNODC in 60 Seconds 🔹 SE Asia: Meth seizures up 24%—new report on synthetic drugs. 🔹 #CCPCJ34:

As demand for gold, lithium and cobalt skyrockets, illegal mining increases. It fuels crime, corrupt

Sharing corruption case info through formal channels can take weeks. It’s slowed by bureaucracy and

Successful prosecution of poaching or wildlife trafficking requires 🔹Collecting evidence at crime s

🌍 150+ countries supported ❌ 2500+ seizures including illicit drugs, minerals, weapons & explosives

🆕 UNODC report shows a 24% rise in methamphetamine seizures across East & Southeast Asia — hitting