8 facts you need to know about human trafficking in the 21st …
Human trafficking is a pressing global problem that continues to affect millions of people, despite widespread efforts to combat it. To shed light on this pervasive issue, here are eight key facts about human trafficking in the 21st century that help to better understand why this crime occurs, how victims are recruited and exploited, and the links between human trafficking and migration ...
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign that raises awareness and galvanizes action to end violence against women and girls.
What is corruption? - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) refrains from providing a single definition of corruption. Instead, it focuses on identifying specific acts of corruption that should be established as criminal offences by every State adhering to the Convention. This approach is …
UNODC World Drug Report 2024: Harms of world drug problem …
2024年6月26日 · The emergence of new synthetic opioids and a record supply and demand of other drugs has compounded the impacts of the world drug problem, leading to a rise in drug use disorders and environmental harms, according to the World Drug Report 2024 launched by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) today.
Global Report on Trafficking in Persons - United Nations Office on ...
A Global Report on Trafficking in Persons launched today by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) provides new information on a crime that shames us all. Based on data gathered from 155 countries, it offers the first global assessment of the scope of human trafficking and what is being done to fight it. It includes: an overview of trafficking patterns; legal steps …
Drug trafficking - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Introduction. Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of substances which are subject to drug prohibition laws. UNODC is continuously monitoring and researching global illicit drug markets in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their dynamics.
UNCAC - United Nations Convention against Corruption
The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument. It was drafted and negotiated in Vienna, Austria in 2002-2003 and subsequently adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 31 October 2003.
World Drug Report 2023 - United Nations Office on Drugs and …
For the first time since its conception, this year the World Drug Report consists of two products, a web-based element and a set of booklets. The latest global, regional and subregional estimates of and trends in drug demand and supply are presented in a user-friendly, interactive online segment.. While Special points of interest include key takeaways and policy implications, …
PRISON MATTERS 2024: Global Prison Population and Trends; A Focus on Rehabilitation MAIN FINDINGS World prison population on the increase, after a hiatus during the
Explainer: Understanding Human Trafficking for Organ Removal
Human trafficking for organ removal is surrounded by myths and misconceptions. In movies, it's often portrayed as a person waking up in a bathtub filled with ice, missing a kidney. However, the reality of this crime is far more complex, and these myths hinder our comprehension of …