Danilo Rizzi

Session I of the Co-Partner Forum focused on current regional cooperation initiatives to protect cultural property, counter illicit trafficking of artefacts and strengthen AML/CFT linkages, with contributions from @UNODC, @UNESCO, @SELEC_center, @INTERPOL_HQ, @eu_EEAS & @OSCE.

Happening now-Istanbul,🇹🇷: @UNODC_ROSEE and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye(@TCKulturTurizm) open the Co-Partner Forum on strengthening regional cooperation to protect cultural property from illicit trafficking, organized crime and money laundering

What was taken has come home! Lets protect cultural heritage from Crime. Tonight and tomorrow on @GalataTower #İstanbul @UNODC_ROSEE Ministry of Culture Tourism of #Turkiye

Thanks to SRSG Peter N Due (@PeterNDue) for his hospitality and continuous support to UNODC ROSEE work.

🔹What is the illegal firearms trade? 🔹What impact does it have worldwide? 🔹What is the UN doing to stop it? Find out in our new explainer: ow.ly/qHYj50Xsz9T

The international community came together this week at #CND69 to discuss and decide on global responses to the world drug problem. Watch the CND Chair, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan @ARMEmbVienna share the highlights of this year’s session.

UNODC ROSEE thanks Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania and Deputy Minister Fino for the support to countering drugs and crime in Albania and South-Eastern Europe. 🇺🇳🇦🇱 @AlMissionVienna @AlbanianDiplo @MegiFi

The UNODC Regional Representative for South-Eastern Europe (@DaniloRizzi3) is thankful for H.E. Lamallari’s (@Besfort_AL) support to UNODC’s work in Albania. 🇺🇳🤝🇦🇱

I thank His Excellency Antonio Guterres, @antonioguterres the United Nations Secretary General for appointing me as the next Executive Director of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Director General of UN office in Vienna @UN_Vienna. I appreciate the Secretary General’s confidence in my ability to steer these two important offices at the Under Secretary General level, at this critical point. Coming on the eve of the International Women’s Day, this appointment is demonstrative of the UNSG’s belief in women leadership. I sincerely thank H.E. President William Ruto @WilliamsRuto for the confidence he bestowed upon me in serving him as his, and the first, National Security Advisor of the Republic of Kenya, as Secretary to the National Security Council, and for enabling me to take this global assignment, demonstrating yet again his belief in Kenya making its contribution to the community of nations. I look forward to serving at this new mandate diligently and flying Kenya’s flag high, to the best of my ability. Thank You Kenya for preparing me to serve humanity!

Secretary-General appoints Ms. Monica Kathina Juma of Kenya as Executive Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime as well as Director-General, United Nations Office at Vienna - more here ➡ bit.ly/4ldCrlm

The rule of law is foundational to the @UN & our mission of peace. I am determined to keep driving our relentless push for just & sustainable peace. Peace firmly anchored in international law. Peace that endures because it tackles the root causes of conflict, not just its symptoms.

The Holocaust is not only history. It is a warning. A warning that hatred, once unleashed, can consume everything. So let’s together pledge to stand against antisemitism & all forms of hatred — and against bigotry, racism & discrimination anywhere & everywhere. un.org/sg/en/content/…

Saturday is #EducationDay. Education is a human right. Yet, in many countries, young women and girls face discrimination and marginalization when it comes to accessing education. To achieve a better future for all, we must ensure inclusive access to quality education.

More than 150,000 transplants are performed annually worldwide. Human trafficking for organ removal is a form of trafficking in which individuals are exploited for organs. We shed light on what is known and unknown about this hidden crime. #EndHumanTrafficking

Congratulations from @UNODC_ROSEE and looking forward to continuing working with you and #Italy on Regional peace, security and development

🇷🇸🇪🇺🇺🇳 Serbia Border Police, Customs Administration, EU delegation, UNODC and partners discuss challanges and achievements of #BorderControl at the Belgrade International Airport (@AeroNikolaTesla) . #BorderSecurity #RegionalCooperation

Opening the Safety Partnership in Action event at the Belgrade Tesla International Airport with the EU and Serbia counterparts @UNODC @UNODC_ROSEE

From Sarajevo 🇧🇦 - day 1 of @UNODC_HTMSS’s Regional Training on Advanced Cyber Investigation Techniques in Technology-Facilitated Trafficking in Persons. Focus: law, tools & partnerships for stronger cybercrime responses. Supported by 🇸🇪 #EndHumanTrafficking

Met w/ @DaniloRizzi3, UNODC Regional Representative for South-Eastern Europe. Focused on ongoing and upcoming projects under the Regional Programme 2024–2029, aimed at combating organized crime, corruption, and money laundering. 🇲🇰🤝 @UNODC_ROSEE

🤝 UNODC Regional Representative for South-Eastern Europe, @DaniloRizzi3 met with Deputy Prime Minister for Good Governance 🇲🇰, @Arben_Fetai to discuss joint efforts in strengthening rule of law, transparency & regional cooperation for a safer future