The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was established in 1997 through the merger of the UN Drug Control Programme and the Centre for International Crime Prevention. Its Headquarters are located in Vienna, Austria. The UNODC plays a central role in addressing the global challenges of illicit drugs, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. It works closely with member states to strengthen legal frameworks, build institutional capacities, and promote international cooperation.
UNODC is guided by key treaties which include: The UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (2000) and the three major drug control conventions.
UNODC’s work covers many fields such as human trafficking, cybercrime, terrorism financing, alternative development, and criminal justice reform.
UNODC has over 80 field offices worldwide and provides technical assistance, research, and policy advice tailored to regional needs.
In a world where crime and injustice cross borders, the UNODC ensures that the fight for security, justice, and human rights does too. The UNODC is also proof that lasting security can only be achieved when nations work as one.