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Corruption: businesses have the power to effect positive change

UNODC Corruption Campaign poster

Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of UNODC, has invited business leaders to intensify public-private partnerships to curb corruption. Delivering a keynote address to chief executives attending the 2012 World Economic Forum in Davos, Mr. Fedotov stressed the power of businesses to effect positive change. Corruption distorts markets, driving up costs for companies - and ultimately for consumers - whereas prosperous societies are good for business.[Read More]

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UNODC chief announces a comprehensive study on cybercrime

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UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov has announced that the Office has initiated a comprehensive study on cybercrime and the responses to it by Member States, the international community and the private sector. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Mr. Fedotov announced that Member States would shortly receive a questionnaire from UNODC on cybercrime prevention, policy, legislation, international cooperation and technical assistance.[Read More]

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Children in the justice system need protection

Photo: A. Scotti: Detention Centre in Guinea Bissau

Millions of children all over the world suffer from violence. Studies reveal that children in the juvenile justice system, and in particular those deprived of their liberty, are especially vulnerable to violence. Experts met in Vienna to formulate and accelerate the adoption of effective measures to protect children within the juvenile justice system against all forms of violence.[Read More]

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