Category: Institutions
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20 years of UN Firearms Protocol and Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) shed light on way forward
Vienna (Austria), 9 August 2021 – As 2021 marks the 20th Anniversary of the UN Firearms Protocol and the Programme of Action (PoA) on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), UNODC, jointly with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), recently held a high-level side event on the margins of the 7th Biennial Meeting…
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“Victims´ Voices Lead the Way”: Karly Church
Karly had just arrived in a new city, she was homeless. She had no family or social support system and battled a serious drug addiction. This is when she met her traffickers. “They took the time to get to know me and my needs in a way no one had before,” explains Karly. Her traffickers…
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Slovenian Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities | News | European Parliament
Ministers outlined the priorities of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU to parliamentary committees, in a series of meetings.Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during TransportCommittee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentCommittee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health…
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Slovenian Presidency to focus on digital and green reforms and future of Europe
MEPs discussed the planned activities of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU with Prime Minister Janez Janša and Commission President von der Leyen.Source : © European Union, 2021 – EP
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Debates and votes today’s plenary session
Tuesday, 6 JulySource : © European Union, 2021 – EP
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Opening – July plenary session
President Sassoli expressed his solidarity and condolences to the victims of forest fires in Cyprus, at the opening of the plenary session in Strasbourg.Source : © European Union, 2021 – EP
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COVID-19 and global security: how terrorists adapted as the world shut down
Terrorism is one of the main threats to international peace and security. This has remained true during the COVID-19 pandemic, when parts of the world had to shut down, while it merely forced terrorists to change the way they operated. This week, experts from around the globe gathered online and in person at the 2021…
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UNODC Report shows significant drop in opium poppy cultivation area in Mexico
© UNODC Mexico City, 1 July – Opium poppy cultivation has significantly dropped for the first time according to a new report published by UNODC and the Government of Mexico last week. According to data, the area under cultivation fell by 23 per cent to 21,5060 hectares in the period of 2018-2019, compared to 28,000…
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UNODC Highlights Lack of Justice for Migrants Abused on Smuggling Routes
Photo: © UNODC VIENNA, 28 June 2021 – Migrants who use smuggling networks to flee their home countries are often subjected to extreme violence, torture, rape and kidnapping while in transit or captivity. Despite the severity of these offences, little action is taken by national authorities and, in some cases, officials are complicit in these…
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‘Share Facts on Drugs, Save Lives’: CND special event emphasizes central role of data in tackling the world drug problem
Vienna (Austria), 25 June 2021 – Marking this year’s International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) today held a special event to launch the 2021 World Drug Report, which provides a wealth of information and analysis to support Member States’ efforts in implementing drug policy commitments, including in light…