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

Enhancing maritime safety around Haiti is key to fighting organized crime. 16 Haitian Coast Guard of

What is prison and penal reform? And why is it important? ⬇️

Driven by billions in illicit profits, cyber-enabled fraud in Southeast Asia has gone industrial, sh

In 2024, UNODC helped make our seas safer. With our partners, we: ✔️ Supported 100+ countries ✔️ Tra

COVID-19 | SARS | MERS | mpox: wildlife can spread diseases to domestic animals and humans. The SAFE

What is Security Sector Reform? @UN_SSR helps build accountable, inclusive security institutions—lik

Corruption cases involve more than just bribes. Investigators use undercover operations, electronic

🚨 AI is helping detect unreported violence against women. A UNODC & @INEGI_INFORMA project in Mexic

A day with Asma Kidarm starts at sunrise with leading Coast Guard drills. By mid-morning, she’s divi

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

Wildlife forensic science plays a crucial role, linking crimes to suspects through evidence. It’s vi

Meet Nigeria’s Wildlife Champions! Zulaikha led 17 volunteers to engage 500 students in conservation

Drug trafficking along the Mauritania–Senegal border threatens security and stability. @UNODC_WCAfri

Human traffickers and migrant smugglers use digital platforms to advertise, recruit and exploit — bu

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

20 NGO initiatives across 5 regions have been awarded funding by @unvtf_tip to provide direct assist

Who really benefits from fishing rights and licenses? Without transparency, corruption and crime in

How do you handle a wildlife crime scene? First responders need the right skills to protect evidence

The future depends on today’s young people rejecting corruption and upholidng strong values. Transpa

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

UNODC supports teachers in sparking ethical conversations in classrooms. Through the Connecting Clas

How is migrant smuggling criminalized globally? A new UNODC report highlights the varying approaches

A Thai woman in the US lost $300K in a scam run by a transnational crime network in Asia. Her story

What is the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and why does it matter? This

Technology and cooperation are key to tackling criminal networks operating in the Amazon. UNODC trai

Poorly regulated wildlife trade, inadequate disease monitoring in captive facilities and wildlife co

New UNODC report reveals how Asian transnational crime groups are expanding beyond East & Southeast

💊 #ScaleUp is a joint initiative by UNODC, @WHO, and @EUDrugsAgency launched to drive evidence-base

70 years of the @UN Narcotics Laboratory 🧪🔬 Discover how the @UNodc_lab in Vienna uses science to

🌍 Happy #EarthDay! From illegal mining and waste trafficking to wildlife and forest crime, environm

Strengthening maritime law enforcement is key to ensuring security at sea. UNODC trained officers to

Imagine training for years, only to have your victory stolen by corruption. Major events like the FI

Setting up wildlife forensic labs in Asia and Africa, where illegal logging and wildlife crime pose

Prison overcrowding is hitting a crisis point. 1 in 4 nations is grappling with 150%+ overcapacity L

🚨 UNODC in 60 Seconds 🔹 Global: New report exposes organized crime’s role in illegal deforestation

Wildlife can host pathogens that can cause deadly outbreaks. In Southeast Asia, the SAFE project urg

Forest crimes violate human rights, with child and bonded labour in palm oil plantations and workers

📈💊 Stimulant use is rising fast. Over 30 million used amphetamines, 25 million used cocaine and 2

Liberia’s DEA made its largest marijuana seizure to date. With training support from UNODC’s @CRIMJ

Corruption in fisheries harms nature, people and economies. Knowing who truly owns fishing operatio

21 officers from 🇧🇩🇮🇳🇲🇻🇱🇰 trained in tackling crimes in the fisheries sector. They gained s

Why is the UNTOC called the Palermo Convention? ⚖️ Signed in Palermo in 2000, the UNTOC marked a gl

Have you heard of the UNODC #GlobENetwork? It links 234 authorities across 126 countries to boost

In Brazil, many young people are vulnerable to violence, drugs and crime. With UNODC’s support, a n

Corruption enables organized crime, allowing criminal groups to smuggle drugs, weapons and people wi

Organized crime fuels armed conflicts by escalating tensions, increasing violence and intensifying c

Criminal networks prey on vulnerable people, exploiting them for organ trafficking to profit from th

On #SportDay, more than 18,000 prisoners from Mexico took part in a national boxing class with UNODC

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝘀 ≠ 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲. UNODC supports 🇱🇦 Laotian prisons with essential me

Illegal mining drives deforestation, pollutes forests with toxic chemicals, and is hard to distingui