Maria Belevoni

@UNODC_MCP #IndianOcean East 🌊 PS (Legal) Officer 🇱🇰🇲🇻🇧🇩🇺🇳| Gender Lead | Lawyer with LLMs in PIL & Global Criminal Law | Views personal

[OSCE_Skopje @OSCE_Skopje]

OSCE and Greece launch joint project to strengthen responses to gender-based violence and cross border financial crime in North Macedonia 🤝

Turning cooperation into real impact 🌍

[OSCE_Skopje @OSCE_Skopje]

Financial crimes often cross borders, so cooperation between investigators, prosecutors & financial authorities is essential.
In Mavrovo, professionals worked on real case simulations.
“Strong cases are built when institutions work together to put criminals behind bars.” ⚖️

[OSCE_Skopje @OSCE_Skopje]

Stronger coordination 🤝 Shared responsibility ⚖️ Victims at the centre 💛

This week, the OSCE Mission to Skopje supported public debates on the national GBV Strategy 2026–2033 📑

Clear message: ending GBV requires coordinated, victim-centred action 💼 & sustainable funding 💰

[OSCE_Skopje @OSCE_Skopje]

🧡@OSCE_Skopje staff climbed Mount Vodno today as part of #16DaysOfActivism, taking a stand against gender-based violence. In bright orange, every step showed our commitment to a safer and more inclusive society. 🏔️
💪Together, we show that prevention is a shared responsibility.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP, in partnership w/ @IORAofficial, @MFA_Srilanka and @SLCoastGuard hosted a Dialogue on Women in the Maritime Domain, funded by @dfat & @JapanMissionVie. Delegates from 13 countries marked the #WomenInMaritimeDay under the theme “An Ocean of Opportunities for Women.”

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP in partnership w/ Attorney General's Department conducted a workshop to finalize the Collaborative Framework on Evidence Collection @ Sea & Chain of Custody Procedures in #SriLanka🇱🇰This tool will enhance coordination against #maritime🌊offences.
Funded by @StateINL🇺🇸

[Maria Belevoni @MariaBelevoni]

Seeing the impact of these incredible women reinforces why gender inclusion and women’s leadership in efforts to combat maritime crime are absolute essentials. Proud to support this work!
#IWD2025

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP Eastern Indian Ocean 🌊 is equipping #women in maritime security to drive change! #Gender_Inclusion isn’t just fairness—it strengthens #maritime security!
Their voices🗣highlight why representation matters.
#InternationalWomensDay

[UN Women Sri Lanka @unwomenSriLanka]

This afternoon @christinearab, Regional Director of @unwomenasia met with the @UNSriLanka 🇱🇰 Gender Task Force to discuss priorities and collaboration efforts to implement the UN System-Wide Gender Equality Acceleration Plan.

[Ghada Fathi Waly @GhadaFathiWaly]

From oil spills to illegal waste dumping, marine pollution can have devastating impacts on our oceans and coastal communities.
 
On #WorldMaritimeDay, I’m proud to present @UNODC’s new legal manual to give countries the tools to protect the seas.
 
https://t.co/rzRD8UglDb

[UN Office on Drugs & Crime @UNODC]

Pollution crimes pose a serious threat to marine ecosystems, but gathering evidence and holding offenders accountable is challenging, says Mr. Tennakoon, Deputy Solicitor General of Sri Lanka.

Stronger legal frameworks can help close the gap. https://t.co/54eUEIT3em
#endENVcrime

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

We are introducing our Legal Manual🔖on Pollution Crimes in the Marine Environment 👉https://t.co/E4A4Na8jqO
✅Intl Legal Framework & Jurisdiction
✅Offences & Liability
✅Intl Cooperation & Investigative Methods
✅Pre-trial Detention & Sentencing
Funded by #Japan🇯🇵 / @JCG_koho

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP kicked off Legal Debate & Criminal Litigation Training in #SriLanka 🇱🇰! Prosecutors delve into the international 🌐 & national legal frameworks regarding drug trafficking and crimes in the fisheries sector 🌊⚖️.
Funded by @StateINL #BorderManagement

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP🇺🇳 & @UNODC #GPCD launched the report on Organized Criminal Networks (OCN) linked to drug trafficking in the Eastern Indian Ocean! Analysis incl. structure, business models & modus operandi of OCNs in the region! Funded by @StateINL🇺🇸 & #Japan🇯🇵 https://t.co/6hvtbfvv1t

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

Gender mainstreaming is a key strategy for accelerating progress on the #GlobalGoals.

This week, UN agencies engaged in a workshop organized by the Gender Task Force to enhance interventions that empower women & promote gender equality across UN programming in Sri Lanka.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

Final Day of #ITP in #SriLanka🇱🇰‼️
After deliberating on evidence & testimonies, the judge found5⃣accused GUILTY on all counts❗️
@UNODC_MCP congratulate all participants involved in the training for their extraordinary work 👏
Funded by @StateINL🇺🇸
#BorderManagement

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

🔔@UNODC_MCP #ITP update❗️
Simulated Trial on maritime🌊drug trafficking case in #SriLanka in progress:
📃Preliminary objections were dismissed
👩‍⚖️Hearing started
⚖️Prosecution witnesses are testifying
Funded by @StateINL 🇺🇸
#BorderManagement

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

🔔As part of #ITP, @UNODC_MCP is conducting a Prosecutors Mentoring Training in #SriLanka🇱🇰to assist them in getting familiar with;
🌊criminal aspects of the law of the sea
📄case preparation
🧑‍⚖️pre-trial consultations & legal drafting
Funded by @StateINL🇺🇸
#BorderManagement

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP in the Eastern Indian Ocean region promotes dialogue and collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking! On #WorldDrugDay, 2-day dialogue in Sri Lanka🇱🇰 concluded on organized criminal networks linked to #DrugTrafficking.
Funded by @StateINL 🇺🇸
#BorderManagement

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP concluded Legal Debate & Criminal Litigation Training in #SriLanka🇱🇰. During 3 days, discussions on #UNCLOS, #UNTOC & other related legal frameworks, along with a mock legal debate on a marine pollution🌊case scenario were held.
Funded by @StateINL🇺🇸
#BorderManagement

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP kicked off Legal Debate & Criminal Litigation Training in #SriLanka 🇱🇰! Prosecutors delved into the international🌐& national legal frameworks & their interplay regarding pollution crime in the marine environment 🧑‍⚖️🌊
Funded by @StateINL
#BorderManagement