🚨 This week in 60 seconds:
🔹UNODC’s GhadaFathiWaly visits China and discusses collaborative efforts to address challenges
🔹 RiseUp4Peace in India promotes peace by engaging youth and educators
🔹 Angola: UNODC launches initiative against transnational crime with civil society

Terrorism threatens peace & security across the Sahel.

UN Office on Drugs & Crime supports regional responses by training law enforcement officials from Niger, Mali & Burkina Faso to detect improvised explosive devices.

Enhancing counter-terrorism capacities is vital for local communities’ safety.

On #RussianLanguageDay , glad to share our 2021-2025 UN Office on Drugs & Crime Strategy in Russian. As an official @UN language, this translation enhances visibility & reach in Russian-speaking regions, shedding light on our work against drugs, crime, terrorism & corruption.

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Our environment is in dire need of protection.

Part one of the first-ever global analysis on crimes that affect the environment calls for urgent action to close legal gaps and strengthen enforcement to safeguard our planet.

#WorldEnvironmentDay

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My sincere condolences on the passing of Brigitte Bierlein. As Austria’s first female Chancellor and President of the Constitutional Court, she was a true trailblazer whose legacy will live on. Mein herzliches Beileid an die Österreichische Bundesregierung und ihre Familie.

I’m very proud that since its launch just 3 years ago, the #GlobENetwork connects today 205 authorities from 115 countries.

GlobE enables investigators to share valuable information & investigate hundreds of anti-corruption cases around the world.

#UnitedAgainstCorruption

Security in the Gulf of Guinea is undermined by piracy, trafficking & maritime crime.
 
UN Office on Drugs & Crime recently trained 24 military personnel from Benin, Togo & Nigeria on search & seizure of vessels.
 
This training will help improve responses at sea & the safety of local communities.

2023 saw increasingly complex challenges from drugs, corruption, terrorism & organized crime.
 
UN Office on Drugs & Crime is stepping up responses in 150+ countries & territories.
 
Proud to reflect on our achievements last year, to deliver when it matters, where it matters: unodc.org/documents/Annu…

Congratulations to Major Radhika Sen from India on receiving the 2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for supporting the humanitarian needs of women and girls in the DRC.
 
On #PKDay , I salute her and the 76,000+ 🇺🇳 Peacekeepers working for peace around the world.

I’m concerned by the growing synthetic drug market in East & Southeast Asia.

UN Office on Drugs & Crime’s new report shows record meth seizures in 2023 & rising use of unregulated chemicals by criminal networks.

There’s a need to strengthen regulations & regional responses: unodc.org/roseap/uploads…

Pleased to receive Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy & Planning فيصل الإبراهيم Faisal Alibrahim.

I commended the transformative changes in the Kingdom & confirmed UN Office on Drugs & Crime’s commitment to strengthen our strategic partnership & support KSA in its journey towards achieving its ambitious #Vision2030 .

I was proud to celebrate #AfricaDay w/ Amb. Johnson of Ghana.

As the first African to lead UNOV/UN Office on Drugs & Crime, I’m deeply committed to working with all African countries through our Strategic Vision for Africa & 540+ staff in 42 offices to help the continent reach its full potential.

Congratulations to France for winning the 2nd Vienna Diplomatic Cup on Saturday’s #WorldFootballDay ⚽️.

Grateful to MFA Austria for bringing together over 370 players from 40 embassies and 4 IOs in the spirit of multilateralism, to stand for fair play and diversity in sport.

Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by last Friday’s landslide in the north of Papua New Guinea, which is reported to have claimed over 670 lives & left more than 1,200 homeless. My thoughts & prayers are with the people & government of Papua New Guinea at this tragic time.

Wonderful to see hundreds of enthusiastic young minds at the VIC Long Night of Research! #LNR24

Our UNODC Forensic Services showcased the role of forensic science in investigations & how tech can identify drugs.

Educating the next generation in STEM is key to a safer, more informed future.

🚨In this week’s 60 seconds:

🔹 New UNODC office in Ecuador amid increasing instability and insecurity
🔹 #CCPCJ33 concluded with the adoption of 5 resolutions
🔹 New World Wildlife Crime Report 2024

Impressed by the work of Hong Kong customs, using X-ray scanning, high-tech inspection tools & drug detector dogs to combat drug trafficking & wildlife crime.

Discussed with Commissioner Louise Ho Pui-shan how UN Office on Drugs & Crime can strengthen law enforcement responses to organised crime.

Organized crime groups in Asia generate and launder billions in illicit revenue through sport betting, often linked to illegal casinos and scams.

I discussed cooperation with HKJC Racing management, including partnering to safeguard sport integrity.

The agreement I signed today with ICAC Commissioner Woo Ying-ming in Hong Kong, China, solidifies our partnership and expands our joint technical assistance in addressing corruption.

Together we’re committed to advancing anti-corruption efforts here in Asia and beyond.

Corruption underpins many of the biggest challenges facing humanity today.

I was pleased to address the 8th ICAC Symposium here in Hong Kong, to renew our commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency in the fight against corruption.