United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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Logo of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. Established in 1997, the UNODC is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

History[edit | edit source]

The UNODC was formed by merging the United Nations Drug Control Programme and the Centre for International Crime Prevention. Its creation was part of a broader effort to address the growing challenges posed by drug trafficking and transnational crime.

Mandate[edit | edit source]

The UNODC's mandate includes assisting Member States in their struggle against illicit drugs, crime, and terrorism. It provides research and analysis, develops international standards, and offers technical assistance to enhance the capacity of national governments.

Key Functions[edit | edit source]

The UNODC focuses on three main areas:

  • Field-based technical cooperation projects: These projects are designed to enhance the capacity of Member States to counteract illicit drugs, crime, and terrorism.
  • Research and analytical work: The UNODC conducts research to increase knowledge and understanding of drugs and crime issues.
  • Normative work: The office assists in the ratification and implementation of international treaties and the development of domestic legislation on drugs, crime, and terrorism.

Leadership[edit | edit source]

Yury Fedotov, former Executive Director of the UNODC

The Executive Director of the UNODC is appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General. As of 2023, the position is held by Ghada Waly. Previous Executive Directors include Yury Fedotov, who served from 2010 to 2019.

Global Initiatives[edit | edit source]

The UNODC is involved in numerous global initiatives, including the promotion of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

Headquarters and Regional Offices[edit | edit source]

The Vienna International Centre, home to the UNODC headquarters

The UNODC is headquartered at the Vienna International Centre in Austria. It also operates regional offices in various parts of the world to better address local challenges related to drugs and crime.

Related pages[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  • "About UNODC." United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Accessed October 2023. [1]
  • "UNODC Mandate." United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Accessed October 2023. [2]

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  • Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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