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

Availability of illicit weapons in Ukraine has gone up since the war began in 2022, leading to more

More than 3.7 million people are held in pre-trial detention globally. For many, access to justice i

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, 30 July, let’s step up the fight against organized crim

How is the war in Ukraine reshaping organized crime and illicit markets and what does it mean for th

Illegal toxic waste dumping from mining poisons nearby ecosystems. Stricter laws and enforcement are

🔟 years of the Nelson Mandela Rules 1️⃣5️⃣ years of the Bangkok Rules This #MandelaDay, explore 10

🇻🇳🤝 UNODC & @MOFAVietNam have taken an important step to prepare the ground for the signing of th

🆕 New data reveals the global prison population reached 11.7 million in 2023. On #MandelaDay, learn

Criminal groups in Ukraine are changing how they operate. The ongoing war has driven up displacement

🕊️On #MandelaDay we honor a man who spent 27 years behind bars & emerged with a message of dignity,

Coca cultivation in 🇵🇪 continues to decline for the second year in a row. ‌@DEVIDAPERU has release

Tomorrow is #MandelaDay. As custodian of the Nelson Mandela Rules, UNODC works towards dignity, fair

Human trafficking survivors are not just victims. They are leaders, advocates and #VoicesOfResilienc

10 years ago the revised Mandela Rules were adopted. Yet overcrowding, neglect and human rights viol

She matched with him on Tinder. Seven months later, she was £160,000 in debt. Ayleen’s story, featur

Trafficked plastic waste ends up in illegal landfills or is burned in the open. Learn how regulatory

🚨 Drug use is at a historic high. 316 million people used drugs, other than alcohol or tobacco, in

🌊 Underwater drone training concluded in Maldives 🇲🇻 UNODC equipped @PoliceMv & @MNDF_Official wi

Not all crimes in fisheries happen at sea. Corruption, fraud, money laundering and tax crimes take p

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

🆕 UNODC in 60 seconds From the Security Council to classrooms and borders, here is how UNODC is sup

What began as a codeine crisis caught on film has become a story of resilience and reform. In Nigeri

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

Minerals and metals are essential for industry and the economy. Yet criminal actors exploit extracti

From safeguarding oceans to securing borders and tackling global crime, UNODC’s work across air, lan

New UNODC report reveals the human toll of high-risk drug use in Afghanistan, including among women

No more without us. At the #VoicesOfResilience Global Forum, survivors urged governments to create s

Waste trafficking can introduce contaminated materials into recycling systems, compromising the recy

⚓️ From the Gulf of Guinea to the Horn of Africa, UNODC is helping turn the tide against piracy. Thr

When our seas are safe, so are we. UNODC works to protect trade routes, preserve marine ecosystems a

“There is no future for anyone in a corrupt world.” Eduardo, our #YouthLED Integrity Advisory Board

Wild animals carry diseases that can spread to humans when habitat loss or trafficking brings them c

Bribing officials, bypassing regulations and using shell companies enable illegal gold to enter glob

🚢 Across 109 countries and 17 time zones. UNODC is helping to fight crimes at sea through preventio

45 students in Malta & Ethiopia came together during UNODC’s first Connecting Classrooms session to

“Armed gangs in Haiti are expanding their reach, adapting their tactics, and dismantling what remain

Global trade hit $33 trillion in 2024. And the backbone of this trade? Seaports and airports. But th

A future that works for everyone starts with finance that works for everyone. At #FFD4, UNODC presen

Transnational organized crime in Southeast Asia is evolving faster than ever, driven by emerging tec

New synthetic opioids are rapidly emerging. Highly potent nitazenes now make up nearly half of all r

Over 60% of the world is connected to the internet. As the digital world grows, so do its risks and

Drug use costs lives—directly and indirectly, it has caused over 460,000 deaths in 2021 alone. Yet o

Mismanagement of plastic waste has severe health and environmental impacts. Penalties in most countr

Global cocaine seizures hit a record in 2023. 📈 68% more seized since 2019. 👥 25M people used coca

1 in 10 people who use cannabis develop a use disorder. That’s 22.6M people globally. Learn the late

🚨 UNODC in 60 Seconds 🔹 #WorldDrugReport: 316M people used drugs in 2023—6% of global population.

📘 New publication (in Portuguese): Alternative Development in Drug Policy 🇧🇷 Learn how Brazil is

🚨 Drug use is at a historic high. 316 million people used drugs, other than alcohol or tobacco, in

Indonesia’s largest-ever meth bust: 2 tonnes seized in a joint operation targeting maritime traffick

The global cocaine market is breaking records — and not in a good way. UNODC’s new #WorldDrugReport