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Meet Warrant Officer Asma Kidarm — Djibouti’s only female Coast Guard diver 🌊🤿 In a sector long dominated by men, Asma is redefining what leadership, strength and resilience look like. “As a woman in a male-dominated field, it’s an honour. I want to lead the way for others,” she says. Asma’s journey is part of the Empowering Every Badge project, jointly coordinated by UNODC, UN Women and the East African Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization, which supports women in justice and law enforcement across East Africa. Read more: https://ow.ly/Ce9w50VLPrB

Global trade hit $33 trillion in 2024. And the backbone of this global trade? Seaports and airports. But the same air, sea and land routes that drive growth are also targeted by organized crime and terrorist groups to smuggle drugs, weapons, falsified medical products and more. Here’s how UNODC is working to keep borders secure: https://ow.ly/QUat50VM1ez

Wildlife forensic science plays a crucial role, linking crimes to suspects through evidence. It’s vital for this science and equipment to be accessible worldwide, from crime scene to court to #EndWildlifeCrime 📘https://bit.ly/48sDQMZ

Meet Nigeria’s Wildlife Champions! Zulaikha, once unaware of wildlife issues, is now a UNODC #BeWildForNature Champion. She leads school visits, creates lasting impact and inspires future generations to protect Nigeria’s natural resources. Fellow champion Godwin brings conservation into classrooms through art and recycled materials, proving that creativity can spark change. Through #BeWildForNature, UNODC is empowering youth leaders with mentorship, education and tools to advocate for biodiversity and fight wildlife crime at the community level. Discover how young people are driving change, showing that passion, creativity and knowledge are key to tackling illegal wildlife trade: https://ow.ly/iOm250VJKuM #EndWildlifeCrime

Drug trafficking threatens security and stability along the Mauritania–Senegal border. UNODC is working with local authorities and communities to respond - by supporting law enforcement, empowering young people and strengthening cross-border cooperation. From training youth leaders to run awareness campaigns, to building trust between Mauritanian and Senegalese security forces, these efforts are turning borders into bridges for peace. Learn how: https://ow.ly/xAVu50VL2i7

Human traffickers and migrant smugglers are increasingly using online platforms to operate across borders, lure victims, plan illegal journeys and exploit people online. The same digital tools can also help stop them. With open-source intelligence (OSINT) – publicly available data from websites, social media, forums, messaging platforms and even the dark web – investigators can trace illicit activities, identify perpetrators and expose transnational criminal networks. UNODC equips criminal justice professionals in Iraq to use OSINT to trace online crimes and dismantle networks. Learn how this technology fights trafficking and smuggling 👇 https://bit.ly/4jdHUHn

Transnational organized crime in Southeast Asia is evolving faster than ever, driven by emerging tech. Cyber scam centres, AI-driven operations and illicit online marketplaces are fueling industrial-scale money laundering, trafficking and more. More detail in UNODC's new report: https://ow.ly/Nho950VIIE2

📣The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking (UNVTF) has selected 20 outstanding NGO initiatives to deliver direct support to trafficking victims. Chosen from 336 applications, these projects — spanning Latin America, Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and South-East Asia — will provide life-changing assistance to over 1,200 survivors, with a special focus on women and children from underserved communities. Since its launch in 2010, UNVTF has funded 215 projects across more than 60 countries, directly impacting the lives of over 100,000 trafficking victims. Learn more about the awarded projects ➡️ https://ow.ly/7b8v50VIOmY #EndHumanTrafficking

Who really benefits from fishing rights and licenses? Without transparency, corruption and crime in the fisheries sector flourishes. Beneficial ownership data reveals hidden interests & drives accountability. Learn more ➡https://bit.ly/3RgfujF #UnitedAgainstCorruption

How do you handle a wildlife crime scene? To fight wildlife crime effectively, first responders need to know exactly what to do. Every step they take matters. From protecting the scene to collecting evidence, it's all part of a careful process called the chain of custody. This helps make sure that those responsible can be prosecuted and held accountable. In Ecuador, UNODC trains local first responders to handle wildlife crime scenes the right way. Watch to learn more 📹 #EndWildlifeCrime