Ghada Waly
Ghada Waly is an Egyptian diplomat and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). She has been a prominent figure in addressing global drug-related issues and has emphasized the growing challenges posed by drug abuse and trafficking. In 2023, she highlighted the alarming rise in global drug users to 316 million, with a particular focus on the rapid increase in cocaine consumption and its implications for public health and safety.
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Tunisia:
Ghada Waly expressed pride in the role of UNODC in the success of the Convention and emphasized the importance of multilateral cooperation.
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Dominican Republic:
Ghada Waly is the current Executive Director of the UNODC, set to leave her position in November 2025.
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Mauritania:
Ghada Waly praised Saudi Arabia's leadership role in combating corruption and economic crimes.
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United Kingdom:
Ghada Waly is the executive director of the UN office on drugs and crime, discussing the situation in Haiti.
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Dominican Republic:
Ghada Waly is the Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
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Dominican Republic:
Ghada Waly is the Director-General of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime who presented findings on organized crime in Haiti.
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Mexico:
Ghada Waly is the executive director of UNODC who alerted about the growing market of synthetic drugs worldwide.
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Slovenia:
Ghada Waly is the head of UNODC who explained the increase in drug consumption on the International Day Against Drug Abuse.
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