Human-Trafficking - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
WEBHuman Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of people through force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit. Men, women and children of all ages and from all backgrounds can become victims of this crime, which occurs in every region of the world. The traffickers often use violence or fraudulent employment agencies and fake ...
Overview - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
WEBMoney laundering is a process which typically follows three stages to finally release laundered funds into the legal financial system. 3 Stages of Money Laundering. In reality money laundering cases may not have all three stages, some stages could be combined, or several stages repeat several times. For instance, if cash from drug sales is ...
Drug trafficking - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
WEBDrug 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.
UNODC World Drug Report 2021: pandemic effects ramp up drug …
WEBJun 24, 2021 — PRESS RELEASE UNODC World Drug Report 2021: pandemic effects ramp up drug risks, as youth underestimate cannabis dangers 24 June 2021 VIENNA, 24 June 2021 – Around 275 million people used drugs worldwide in the last year, while over 36 million people suffered from drug use disorders, according to the 2021 World Drug Report, released today by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
World Drug Day - 26 June - United Nations Office on Drugs and …
WEBCentral to addressing this challenge is the imperative to adopt a scientific evidence-based approach that prioritizes prevention and treatment. The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is marked on 26 June every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse.
The Crime: Defining Human Trafficking - United Nations Office on …
WEBThe crime of human trafficking consists of three core elements: the act, the means, the purpose. Physical and sexual abuse, blackmail, emotional manipulation, and the removal of official documents are used by traffickers to control their victims. Exploitation can take place in a victim's home country, during migration or in a foreign country.
Counter-Terrorism Module 4 Key Issues: Defining Terrorism
WEBThis module is a resource for lecturers Defining terrorism Before examining the meaning and associated concepts and principles of (international) criminal justice and international criminal law as they apply to terrorist crimes, it is first necessary to briefly examine some of the principal reasons for, and implications of, the absence of a universally agreed definition of terrorism, including ...
The Nelson Mandela Rules - United Nations Office on Drugs and …
WEBThe 122 provisions of the Nelson Mandela Rules represent the universally acknowledged blueprint for prison management in the 21st century. They outline minimum prison conditions, provide guidance, and set clear benchmarks for prison staff on how to uphold safety, security and human dignity. Find out more.
World Drug Report 2023 - United Nations Office on Drugs and …
WEBWorld Drug Report 2023. 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 ...
World Drug Report 2019: 35 million people worldwide suffer from …
WEBVienna, 26 June 2019 - Improved research and more precise data have revealed that the adverse health consequences of drug use are more severe and widespread than previously thought. Globally, some 35 million people are estimated to suffer from drug use disorders and who require treatment services, according to the latest World Drug Report, released today by the United Nations Office on Drugs ...
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