UNODC in Central Asia

UNODC Regional Office for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan supports the Member States in countering drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism.

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Not everyone behind an online scam is there by choice.

This year's World Day Against Trafficking in Persons shines light on victims who were trafficked into scam operations and forced by organized criminals to carry out cyber-enabled fraud.

#EndHumanTrafficking

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Organized crime runs global, violent trafficking networks.

Different laws and priorities between countries make them hard to stop.
Strong cross-border coordination, intelligence sharing and targeting criminal finances are vital to dismantle networks and deliver justice.

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UNODC Country Representative for Afghanistan Mr. Polleak Ok Serei met with the Security Attaché of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Afghanistan to foster regional collaboration and enhance joint efforts to counter narcotics, transnational crimes and security threats.

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Another step forward for #Uzbekistan’s asset recovery reforms

The handover of equipment marks a new milestone in building a modern and effective asset recovery system. Supported by @UNODC, the General Prosecutor’s Office, and @StateINL, the Automated Asset Recovery Management & Monitoring System will enhance transparency, accountability, and institutional capacity.

#Uzbekistan #AssetRecovery #Anticorruption #INL

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Prison overcrowding is not inevitable.

Where appropriate, alternatives to imprisonment for minor offences, combined with rehabilitation, can ease pressure on prisons while improving safety and supporting social reintegration.

Learn more https://t.co/SoZIayZaCU

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Happy Nelson #MandelaDay!

What happens in prison affects us all.

Today we honour Nelson Mandela's legacy by calling for prison systems that uphold human dignity, support rehabilitation and help create safer communities.

https://t.co/2jW3zPcOkq

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“Justice is strongest when it is matched with humanity,” says @‌Monica_Juma_ in her #MandelaDay message.

Watch the video to learn why the Nelson #MandelaRules are “needed now more than ever.”

#PrisonersMatter

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Around 11.6 million people were detained worldwide in 2024.

UNODC’s latest update on global prison populations and trends highlights the importance of ensuring access to justice for all.

Learn more: https://t.co/i6CIr57uKj

#PrisonersMatter

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How can we improve prison systems?

📷Reduce an overreliance on incarceration
📷Improve prison conditions & management
📷Support rehabilitation & social reintegration

Learn how UNODC supports prison reform https://t.co/7ezUlHy7pJ

[UNODC in Central Asia @UNODC_ROCA]

Have you heard of the #MandelaRules?

They are the United Nations blueprint for safe, secure & humane prison management.
They help protect human rights, support rehabilitation and contribute to safer communities.

Learn why they matter https://t.co/AB7HdjyU34

[UNODC in Central Asia @UNODC_ROCA]

Most people in prison will eventually return to their communities.

Investing in prison and penal reform helps prepare people for life after release, reduces reoffending, supports reintegration and benefits us all.

Learn more https://t.co/7ezUlHy7pJ

[UNODC in Central Asia @UNODC_ROCA]

UNODC ROCA successfully hosted the online presentation of the World Drug Report 2026 as part of the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Under the theme "World drug problem: persisting issues, new challenges, innovative responses", experts highlighted how the global community is monitoring the changes in opium markets and joining forces to tackle evolving trends through innovative approaches to reduce supply and demand.

#WorldDrugReport2026 #UNODC #DrugPolicy

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On 25 June, UNODC, in cooperation with the Department for Recreation and Rehabilitation of Children and with the financial support of the Russian Federation, organized an awareness-raising and prevention event at ANOR Summer Camp to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event was held under the theme “Prevention Starts with ME!”.
#WorldDrugDay

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Drug markets are diversifying. More substances are being adulterated & new drug mixtures are emerging, like pink cocaine & “happy water”. Users may not know what’s in the mixture, whose chemicals can have unpredictable effects in the body. #WorldDrugReport
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The Drug and Firearms Control Agency under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, conducted a burning ceremony of narcotic drugs seized from illicit trafficking during 2025 in the context of the Conference dedicated to the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffickingcelebrated today.
#WorldDrugDay

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Salome Flores, Head of the UNODC Information Centre based in Tashkent, presented the main findings of the 2026 World Drug Report during the Conference dedicated to the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffickingorganized by CADAP and DFCA, highlighting the turning point of global opioid market, the non-medical use of pharmaceuticals and way that technology and innovation are reshaping the way drugs are being produced, trafficked, sold and distributed.
#WorldDrugDay

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Bo Mathiasen, Director of the UNODC Division of Operations, highlighted the importance of involving youth in building a safer, healthier drug free environment during the conference dedicated to the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking; jointly organized by the Drug and Firearms Control Agency under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan; the European Union Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP)and UNODC.
#WorldDrugDay

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Persistent challenges and evolving threats demand that we rethink our response to the world drug problem, while staying anchored in the international drug conventions and the spirit of multilateralism, says UNODC @Monica_Juma_ in her #WorldDrugDay message.

[UNODC in Central Asia @UNODC_ROCA]

Technology and innovation are reshaping the way organized crime groups are reshaping the way drugs are being produced, trafficked, sold and distributed.

More on this in the 2026 #WorldDrugReport:
https://t.co/rB9EeCLfJp