United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Aim
Achieve health, security and justice for all by tackling such threats as drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism, and promoting peace and sustainable well-being as deterrents to them.
History
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime, in addition to being responsible for implementing the United Nations lead programme on terrorism. Established in 1997, UNODC has approximately 500 staff members worldwide. Its headquarters are in Vienna and it operates 20 field offices, as well as liaison offices in New York and Brussels.
IRD Activities
- Interfaith and human trafficking
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime partnered with the Anglican Church in South Africa in organising the first-ever international, interfaith forum to fight human trafficking. Participants in the two-day forum - both senior religious leaders and staff of faith-based NGOs explored the role of faith communities in combating trafficking in persons, as well as best practices in prevention, awareness-raising and assistance to victims.
Main Focus Countries of Activities
Pretoria, South Africa