Despite the encouraging downward trend that began in 2017 and continued through 2018 and 2019, the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean continue to be affected by high rates of violence and ho ...

Corruption continues to pose a significant obstacle towards global peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights. There is growing acknowledgement of the strong links between the fight ...

Gender equality is not just an issue for women, it is for everyone. Through the Empowering Every Badge project, UNODC is creating peer-led spaces for men to address gender biases and masculinity norms ...

Regional Conference of the Eastern Africa Anti-Corruption Platform; Fast-tracking UNCAC Implementation in Eastern Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Gender equality initiatives usually target women while excluding men. Through the Empowering Every Badge initiative, UNODC, UN Women, and EAPCCO are leveraging mentorship to support male law ...

Edward also works extensively with prosecutors in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, many of whom are women. As a Gender Champion he approaches these exchanges with counterparts with ...

PLEAD has played a critical role in shifting Kenya’s prison system from a purely punitive model toward one that emphasizes rehabilitation and reintegration. The PLEAD programme supports the Probation ...

While Trafficking in Persons in Eastern Africa is often associated with forced sex work or domestic servitude, a growing number of victims are now being trafficked by air – particularly for forced ...

Illegal activities in the fisheries sector pose a significant threat to small-scale fishermen, marine ecosystems, and the sustainability of fish populations. In communities that depend heavily on ...

Enhance border controls to address trafficking of drugs and their precursors, including operational responses to enhance detection capabilities for ports, airports, and maritime zones. Strengthen ...

The 18th Federal and Regional Prison Commissioners Forum began in Hawassa, Ethiopia, on 3 October filled with warmth and optimism. Local leaders extended heartfelt greetings, and cultural performances ...

The Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery (PLEAD) is a strategic partnership between the Government of Kenya, the European Union (EU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ...