The Role of Technology in Human Trafficking - United Nations …
Vienna (Austria) 14 October 2021 - Human traffickers who trick people with fake job offers and promises and then exploit them for profit are taking advantage of online technologies for every step of their criminal activities. Research conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows how victims are being targeted and recruited via social media and …
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.
United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime
The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, adopted by General Assembly resolution 55/25 of 15 November 2000, is the main international instrument in the fight against transnational organized crime.It opened for signature by Member States at a High-level Political Conference convened for that purpose in Palermo, Italy, on 12-15 December 2000 …
Careers - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
UNODC is committed to gender parity, geographical diversity and the inclusion of persons with disabilities in its workforce. The United Nations-wide Gender Parity Strategy sets targets for equal representation of women and men. The office's efforts to achieve gender balance are based upon the UNOV/UNODC Strategy for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (2018-2021).
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.
The Protocol for human trafficking - United Nations Office on …
The Protocol was adopted by the United Nations in November 2000 as part of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. It is the first legally binding instrument with an internationally recognized definition of human trafficking. This definition provides a vital tool for the identification of victims, whether men, women or children, and for the detection of all forms ...
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, …
THE NELSON MANDELA RULES 3 2. In order for the principle of non-discrimination to be put into practice, prison administrations shall take account of the individual needs of
UNODC Strategy 2021-2025
This Strategy is premised on political and financial partnerships, transparency and continuous engagement. We shall hold ourselves accountable to achieving the goals and aspirations and undertake to communicate our results, successes and …
The Nelson Mandela Rules - United Nations Office on Drugs and …
History of the Rules: The origin of the rules dates back to the year 1955 when – following the atrocities of two World Wars – the Member States of the United Nations decided to formulate and adopt internationally acknowledged minimum conditions for the treatment of prisoners.