"UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME - UNODC"

The United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, told the Security Council that over the past year, “sexual violence continued to be committed as a tactic of war, torture, terrorism and political repression,” with a reported increase of "some 800 cases compared with 2020.” UNIFEED

Security Council delegates demand justice for perpetrators of sexual violence in armed conflict, urge creation of sanctions designation criterion.

Security Council delegates demand justice for perpetrators of sexual violence in armed conflict, urge creation of sanctions designation criterion.

Questions pertaining to crime prevention, criminal justice, among texts adopted by Economic and Social Council.

The Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Ghada Fathi Waly said, “maritime insecurity, illicit flows, and linkages between transnational organized crime and terrorism all represent major obstacles to achieving peace, security and development in West Africa and the Sahel." She reiterated, "we must encourage political will and increased international support to strengthen comprehensive and cooperative crime responses.” UNIFEED

Organized crime perpetuating instability, violence, poverty across West Africa, Sahel, executive director tells Security Council.

Despite electoral progress, Central African countries still besieged by terrorism, humanitarian crisis, Special Representative tells Security Council.

The world’s anti-corruption conference began in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt today, with 152 countries meeting to advance action through the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and strengthen integrity responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. UNIS VIENNA

Strong cooperation among counter-terrorism committees vital for combatting growing global scourge, speakers stress as subsidiary body chairs brief Security Council.

Coordinated approach to human trafficking must feature cutting-edge tools, outpace criminals, delegates stress as General Assembly concludes high-level meeting.