‘Stigma plays a big role’ in failure to tackle world opioid crisis, advocate tells UN
New York, Jan 25 (IBNS):The recognition of drug addiction as a disease was the focus of a panel discussion at United Nations Headquarters on Thursday. “Leaving No One Behind: the Opioid Epidemic as a Global Challenge”, was organized by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), to highlight the growing problem of addiction worldwide.
Prevent terrorists profiting from cross-border crime, urges UN Security Council
New York, May 9 (IBNS): The United Nations Security-Council on Tuesday called on all countries as well as international organizations to do more to stop terrorists enriching themselves through cross-border organized crime.
New York, June 26 (IBNS): Pledging to fight against drug abuse, countries across the world are observing World Drug Day on Monday.