The Mission’s UN Affairs Section manages the U.S. government’s engagement with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the UN Transnational Organized Crime Convention (UNTOC) Conference of Parties, the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Conference of States Parties, and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ). The UN Affairs Section liaises directly with the UNOV Director General/UNODC Executive Director. The United States contributes millions of dollars each year to support the work of these institutions to combat drugs, crime, and corruption. The United States is the single largest contributor to UNODC, providing roughly 30% of all extrabudgetary contributions and about 25% of its annual budget.
Remarks at the Launch of UNODC’s Synthetic Drugs Strategy
As prepared for delivery by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Louis L. Bono, Vienna, Austria, November 19, 2021.
New U.S. Voluntary Contribution to UNODC Helps Safe Handling of Seized Drugs in Guatemala
A new voluntary contribution of 300,000 USD to the UNODC will include Guatemala in the "Enhancing National Capacities in Safe Handling and Disposal of Drugs…
PRESS RELEASE: U.S. funding to UNODC fights human trafficking and improves law enforcement capabilit
The INL donation will fund UNODC to train the Nigeria Correctional Service in the northeastern states of Borno, Gombe, and Adamawa.
The Opioid Crisis and the International Response: An Interview with UNODC’s Asma Fakhri
We spoke to Asma Fakhri, UNODC Opioid Strategy Coordinator, about the global opioid crisis and United Nations efforts to tackle it.
United States Marshals International Action to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
This is a global health crisis that no single country can stop alone.
30th CCPCJ | U.S. National Statement
As delivered by Acting Assistant Secretary James A. Walsh, May 17, 2021.
USA at the 30th CCPCJ
USA at the 30th Session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice The UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)…
Remarks on Promoting Public-Private Partnerships in the Area of Drug Control
As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Louis L. Bono at a Side Event of the 64th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
64th CND | U.S. National Statement
As delivered by Regina LaBelle, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, April 12, 2021.
United States at the 64th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
The 64th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs meets virtually and in Vienna, Austria, from April 12-16, 2021.
Kyoto Congress: U.S. National Statement
The world is safer today because of the work we have done together – including the landmark achievements of the UN Conventions against: Illicit Narcotics;…
Secretary Blinken’s Press Statement on World Wildlife Day 2021
On this World Wildlife Day, we recognize the importance of the world’s forests, which are home to 80 percent of the globe’s terrestrial biodiversity and…
Remarks by CDA Bono at UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa Event
UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa Event As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Louis L. Bono February 24, 2021, 2:48 P.M. Good afternoon excellencies and colleagues.…
PRESS RELEASE: New U.S. Funding to UNODC’s Container Control Program Helps Afghanistan Secure its Bo
The United States is pleased to announce a $3.4 million contribution to UNODC to assist the government of Afghanistan in combating the trafficking of illicit…
U.S. Remarks at the Reconvened CND and Regular and Reconvened CCPCJ
As one of its strongest supporters and major donors, the United States places great value in UNODC’s provision of vital technical assistance programs that counter…
CND: U.S. Explanation of Vote on Changes in the Scope of Control of Cannabis and Cannabis-related Su
Reconvened 63rd Session of theUN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), December 2-4, 2020, Vienna, Austria.
U.S. on New and Serious Crime at the 10th UNTOC Conference of the Parties
As delivered by Ambassador Jackie Wolcott, October 14, 2020.
Stakeholder Engagement for the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime
Remarks at the Virtual Side Event on Stakeholder Engagement for the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, as prepared for delivery by Deputy Chief of…
U.S. Opening Statement at 10th UNTOC Conference of the Parties
As delivered by PDAS James A. Walsh, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, October 12, 2020.
United States Co-Sponsors an Event to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the UN and the 20th Annive
Today, the Missions to the United Nations of the United States, Peru, and Sierra Leone co-sponsored an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding…
U.S. funding to UNODC supports efforts to combat organized crime in Sierra Leone
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is pleased to announce a $425,000 contribution to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime…
PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Support Strengthens Response to Trafficking in Persons in the Kyrgyz Republic
The U.S. contribution to this UNODC project, made official in April, will use targeted interventions to rapidly increase the number of investigations and prosecutions of…
U.S. funding to UNODC combats drug trafficking in Tajikistan
This financial contribution will help the government of Tajikistan develop a comprehensive training plan to build capacities of law enforcement bodies to investigate and prosecute organized criminal…
U.S. funding to UNODC supports forensic capabilities in Turkmenistan
U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria June 12, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. funding to UNODC supports forensic capabilities in Turkmenistan The…
2020 CND: U.S. on Strategic Management, Administrative, and Budget Issues
As delivered by DCM Nicole Shampaine at the 63rd Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, Agenda Item 4: Strategic Management, Administrative, and Budget Issues.
2020 CND: U.S. National Statement
As delivered by James A. Walsh, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, at the 63rd…
MEDIA NOTE: U.S. Delegation to the 63rd CND
The United States will build on President Trump’s Call to Action on the World Drug Problem.
