UN Office on Drugs & Crime

How do traffickers & smugglers cross borders undetected? Often through document fraud, using fake IDs, stolen passports or visas. Learn how UNODC supports countries in detecting fake documents, training officers and disrupting trafficking networks⬇️ #EndHumanTrafficking

Human trafficking & migrant smuggling are two different crimes but often overlap. Confusing them can deny victims' protection and justice. UNODC supports law enforcement, policymakers & the judiciary to enforce laws to combat both effectively. bit.ly/48miNP1

It was a true pleasure to meet 🇦🇹 Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs @BMeinl - grateful for the warm welcome. I very much look forward to having a constructive and enduring partnership with our host country, as a hub of diplomacy, dialogue and multilateral cooperation. Photo credit: BMEIA/Michael Gruber

Human trafficking is constantly evolving & so must our response. Law enforcement needs to follow the money & harness new tech to dismantle organized crime. Justice systems should focus on protecting survivors & ensure traffickers are held accountable. #EndHumanTrafficking

I am deeply proud and honoured to start my tenure as Director-General/Executive Director of the UN Office at Vienna/@UNODC. I look forward to leading the @UN’s work in addressing the challenges of drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism, for a safer and more just world.

Illegal mining destroys forests, pollutes land & harms local economies. Its profits fuel crime & conflict. UNODC trains law enforcement & works across the criminal justice system to tackle corruption, trafficking & illicit financial flows linked to minerals crime. #endENVcrime

Building stronger maritime readiness in Sri Lanka. UNODC trained officers to search vessels for illicit items, use specialized detection tools and handle important evidence.

Across the world, the UN is helping countries #StopOrganizedCrime. By strengthening laws & institutions. Training law enforcement. Advancing research & policy. Supporting investigations & prosecution. Protecting victims. These efforts are turning commitments into real impact.

Meet Sergeant Elizabeth Bolo, breaking barriers in the K9 police unit. For 16 years, she has trained dogs, handlers and trainers in Kenya’s police. From crime-fighting canines to the officers who guide them, she’s shaping the future of law enforcement in Kenya.

“During my stay in the drug treatment centre, every day brought new hope.” Amina* rebuilt her life after treatment at a UNODC-supported centre in Afghanistan. She now works as a tailor and raises her children. bit.ly/48zNnnC *Name changed to protect identity.

Mariyam was 21 years old when she was sentenced to death. Today, she tells @UNODC the story of how learning to sew helped her rebuild her life: bit.ly/3RvS6lg

Waste crime is driven by profit. High disposal costs and strict rules fuel demand for illegal services to cut costs for offenders. Learn more about tactics like hiding waste in construction and using complex networks to avoid detection: ow.ly/lyRs50YMHqV #endENVcrime

Press release: New Director-General of @UN Office at #Vienna and Executive Director of UN Office on Drugs and Crime @UNODC takes office - more : unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressr…

A warm welcome to Monica Juma from #Kenya, the new Director-General of #UNVienna and Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime @UNODC, on her first day in the office today. Photo credit: Dean Calma / IAEA

A Thai woman who spent more than 20 years in prison told the UN how learning to sew helped her rebuild her life. @UNODC vocational training programmes in prisons in Thailand are helping inmates gain practical skills and new opportunities. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

Tax systems should be simple, transparent and accountable to ensure countries can collect due revenues and minimize losses to corruption. Explore how countries can strengthen integrity in their tax systems: bit.ly/3NGzaOW

Trafficking networks use altered, stolen or fake documents, often obtained through corruption or coercion, to move victims across borders undetected. Better border checks, anti-corruption policies and int’l cooperation are key to spot fake documents. #EndHumanTrafficking

Cybercrime knows no borders. Criminals halfway across the world can steal your data or money in seconds. The UN Cybercrime Convention gives countries a global rulebook to work together to prevent, investigate & prosecute cybercrime. Learn more about this Convention.

New release! As global migration continues to surge, so does the shadow economy of migrant smuggling. @UNODC's new legislative tools help countries strengthen laws against this #DeadlyBusiness. More 👉 bit.ly/4trPG4p

Every cup of coffee tells a story of transformation. Over 1,000 farmers in Myanmar are creating sustainable livelihoods through coffee cultivation, supported by UNODC. With stronger value chains and secure incomes, this season’s harvest yielded over 1,500 tons of red cherries.