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💻 After five years of negotiations, the United Nations's 193 Member States made history by adopting a legally binding agreement on cybercrime. Why does the Cybercrime Convention matter? Here are 5️⃣ key facts you need to know.👇

Criminal actors infiltrate legal companies in mineral supply chains, masking illegal activity and making detection difficult. Our latest report calls for strong corporate accountability, due diligence and coordinated law enforcement: https://bit.ly/3K90sfa #endENVcrime

Over 67% of the world is connected to the internet. As the digital world grows, so too do the sophisticated threats that jeopardize our digital safety. To navigate this complex landscape and safeguard our connected world, John Brandolino, the Director for the Division for Treaty Affairs at UNODC, explains why the new international UN Cybercrime Convention is vital for global peace and security: https://bit.ly/49bomAY

How do you spot drug trafficking on a flight? Detection is only the first step. Every irregular transit must be thoroughly inspected and investigated. In Argentina, UNODC trained officers to counter drug trafficking through clandestine flights, simulating interception, field identification of seized drugs and chain-of-custody responses. With UNODC support, countries are strengthening their capacities to investigate, prosecute and dismantle the criminal networks behind air based drug smuggling.

Organized criminal networks exploit more victims, with greater violence, for longer and for higher profit than independent traffickers. The time is now to break up large-scale human trafficking networks. #EndHumanTrafficking

🚨 UNODC in 60 Seconds 🔹 UNODC launched SPARK, a new global e-learning platform for justice professionals. 🔹 Georgia: 200 kg of heroin seized with UNODC support. 🔹 Nigeria: Cybersecurity Awareness Month promotes safer online practices. … and more!

The dangers of cybercrime are evident all around us, and they are growing by the day. In the digital underworld, laws and national borders do not exist. Everyone is a viable target. And every target is within reach. This October, countries from around the world will come together to send a clear message: cybercrime is a global threat that demands a united, global response. The new United Nations Convention against Cybercrime is a leap forward, a powerful framework to prevent, investigate and prosecute cybercrime, and to strengthen cooperation worldwide. A pivotal moment for countries to show real commitment. 📍 Hanoi, Viet Nam | 25–26 October 🔗 Watch live on UN Web TV & stay tuned for more: https://webtv.un.org/

Maritime radio is a lifeline at sea. In Mogadishu, UNODC’s advanced training equipped Somali Coast Guard officers to monitor vessels and respond to maritime threats without delay. From emergency call simulations to radio encryption, UNODC delivered critical skills to strengthen real-time communication and coordination, safeguarding lives at sea.

Every year, thousands of people fall victim to human trafficking or risk their lives by turning to migrant smuggling. Although both are serious crimes, they are often misunderstood or confused with one another. Learn the difference and why it matters: https://ow.ly/6q6h50XcfAw #EndHumanTrafficking

Organized crime fuels armed conflicts by escalating tensions, increasing violence and intensifying competition for illicit profits and territorial control. UNODC’s report reveals the impact of transnational organized crime in the Sahel—and the urgent need for action: https://ow.ly/F1ZH50URcKA