"...whoever kills a person—unless it is for murder or corruption on earth—it is as if he killed the whole of mankind; and whoever saves it, it is as if he saved the whole of mankind..."
Qur'an: Al-Maidah (5:32)
If you’re active online & from Maiduguri, chances are you’ve seen at least one video made by the UNODC #SpeakUp20 cohort.
In a short time, these changemakers have reached 100s of thousands of people with 🗝️ advocacy messages on SGBV.
A recap of how it began.
🙏 @CanHCNigeria
This #PoliceDay, let's commit to accountability, transparency & integrity in policing.
These values can help rebuild trust, prevent police misconduct, ensure justice for all & improve police-public relationship.
Across our conversations with #VictimsOfTerrorism, 1 message comes through time & again: “Listen to us”.
They want their stories heard, their experiences understood & the pain caused by terrorist violence acknowledged.
@tdgparker shares how we support #VictimsOfTerrorism in 🇳🇬
I’m truly honored to be featured here. The positive impact we continue to make across communities is what keeps me motivated & committed to this work
My sincere appreciation goes to @UNVolunteersng & @UNODC_Nigeria for creating the platform for us to make a meaningful difference.
Protecting children starts long before harm occurs.
As a UN Volunteer with @UNODC_Nigeria in the Northeast 🇳🇬, Suleiman Kolomi works with communities to prevent child recruitment, strengthen child protection, and help give every child the chance to grow up safe.
#IVY2026
Are you a content creator, digital storyteller, social media influencer or youth advocate passionate about using your voice to create positive change?
Apply NOW to join UNODC “SpeakUp 20” to promote awareness on SGBV in Borno.
Details https://t.co/LeyPZlJ5GP
🙏 @CanHCNigeria
Non-consensual sharing of intimate images is a serious form of digital violence affecting women & girls.
UNODC provides specialized training for law enforcement & promotes tech solutions like hash-sharing tools to detect & remove harmful content including AI-generated images.
Today, I had the opportunity to engage in a dialogue with representatives of civil society who are attending the 35th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice #CCPCJ35.
This year, more than 600 civil society participants representing 135 NGOs, from across the world, registered for the CCPCJ. This huge turnout reflects the growing interest and involvement of civil society in @UNODC’s work.
The role of civil society is vital. They bring unique perspectives and experiences that add value and support all programmes and activities that address crime prevention, strengthening criminal justice and multilateralism.
Grateful to @IanTennant9 and @CPCJ_A for organizing this dialogue and chairing an enriching exchange of views and perspectives.
@UNVolunteersng@UNODC_Nigeria I feel super proud to be featured here.
The work we do matters a lot despite the security challenges and limited resources.
Young people in the Northeast are changing the narrative in protecting children affected by conflict through our YPCs network across Borno Adamawa and Yobe
Young people have a critical role in protecting children from violence and conflict. I’m proud to keep doing this work, and to change how communities in the Northeast view conflict-affected children not as a threat, but as essential stakeholders in building peace.
One conversation can change a child's future!
Lawan Suleiman Kolomi @UNODC_Nigeria works with communities across Northeast🇳🇬
✅Prevent child recruitment
✅Strengthen protection systems
✅Peace building efforts creating lasting change.
#MondayMotivation
I was honoured to receive the Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nigeria, Mr Cheikh Touré, on a courtesy visit of mutual goodwill and constructive engagement.
Our discussions were anchored on the imperative of strengthening collaborative responses to the intersecting challenges of substance abuse, mental health conditions, and insecurity, with particular attention to the North-West region and other affected parts of the country. I reaffirmed Kaduna State’s steadfast commitment to a public health–centred and evidence-based approach, one that prioritises prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and social reintegration.
I conveyed the appreciation of the Government and people of Kaduna State to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his leadership and for fostering an enabling national environment that continues to support subnational reforms in peacebuilding, healthcare strengthening, and community security architecture. I also expressed gratitude to the UNODC for its consistent partnership, technical assistance, and global expertise.
UNODC Representative Touré commended Kaduna State for evolving as Nigeria’s benchmark for drug prevention and treatment, with one of the country’s most effective mental health laws. He noted that Kaduna is the first and only jurisdiction in Sub-Saharan Africa to implement the Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) programme and the first in Nigeria to adopt the Child Amplified Protection System, while leading the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index for the second consecutive year.
Kaduna State remains fully committed to deepening its partnership with the UNODC, including consideration of the proposed International Summit on Drug Abuse, Kaduna, as part of our collective resolve to advance a safer, healthier, and more inclusive society grounded in inclusive sustainable development across communities in Kaduna State.
Senator Uba Sani, CON
Governor, Kaduna State.
In the UNODC Country Programme for Nigeria (2026-2030), @NigeriaGov is not positioned primarily as a financial donor but as a strategic co-investor.
We’re honoured to have @cheikh7735 present our CP to His Excellency, Vice President @officialSKSM.
#FartherTogether