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Calling All Youth Advocates For The Youth Consultation Conference At UNODC For September 2024

UN Jobs Admin August 19, 2024

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Calling All Youth Advocates For The Youth Consultation Conference At UNODC For September 2024

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Calling All Youth Advocates For The Youth Consultation Conference At The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) For September 2024

Position(s): Youths
Organization: UNODC
Location: Various
Target Audience: All Nationalities, Youths
Deadline: 3 September 2024

Calling All Youth Advocates!

Are you 18-29? Join global youth in tackling organized crime! Focus on key issues like fraud, crimes that affect the environment, and tech’s role in crime prevention. To facilitate input from young people on preventing and countering transnational organized crime, UNODC is organizing a Youth Consultation on 10 October preceding the 12th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (COP12 UNTOC, 14-18 October 2024). The Consultation will facilitate a discussion between UNODC and youth actors and youth-led/youth-focused stakeholders with community-based experience on preventing and countering transnational organized crime.

The consultation will focus on topics relevant to COP12 UNTOC such as trafficking in persons, smuggling on migrants, illicit trafficking in firearms, and crimes that affect the environment. Outcomes of the consultation will be presented to Member States during COP12 UNTOC. We invite youth representatives between the ages of 18 and 29 to express interest in participating by completing the following form until September 3, 2024. Selected participants will be contacted the week of September 16, 2024. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you need further information or need clarification: unodc-ngounit@un.org.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) plays a pivotal role in the global fight against drug trafficking, organized crime, and corruption. Established in 1997, the UNODC aims to promote international cooperation and assist countries in implementing effective measures for safeguarding human security and justice. Through a combination of research, policy development, capacity building, and operational support, the UNODC seeks to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.

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The Mission and Objectives of UNODC

The mission of the UNODC is to enhance global peace and security and to foster sustainable development through its work in combating drugs and crime. The primary objectives of the UNODC include:

Drug Control: To assist governments in implementing the international drug control treaties and balancing the challenges of drug abuse and trafficking.
Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice: To promote the rule of law and fair, effective, and accountable justice systems around the world.
Corruption Prevention: To support the implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and help nations combat corruption effectively.
Terrorism Prevention: To provide member states with tools and resources to curb the financing of terrorism.
Global Research: To gather, analyze, and disseminate information on drug trends, crime statistics, and justice systems to inform policy-making and enhance responses.

Key Areas of Focus

1. Drug Demand and Supply Reduction

UNODC focuses on both demand and supply reduction strategies in drug control efforts. The organization provides technical assistance to countries in developing comprehensive policies that address the root causes of drug dependence while promoting public health approaches. Furthermore, UNODC supports initiatives that enhance the capabilities of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking and distribution networks.

2. Organized Crime

Organized crime, including human trafficking, smuggling of migrants, and cybercrime, poses significant threats to security and development. The UNODC works with member states to strengthen legal frameworks, provide training for law enforcement, and foster regional and international cooperation. Initiatives like the Global Container Control Programme and the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Protocols emphasize collaborative efforts to dismantle criminal networks.

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International Cooperation

One of the core values of the UNODC is international cooperation. The organization collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders, including national governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector. Essential forums, such as the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), provide platforms for member states to discuss and coordinate responses to drug and crime-related issues on a global scale.