AS CRIME COMMISSION OPENS, UN OFFICIAL URGES VIGOROUS RESPONSE TO WILDLIFE CRIME

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Web version   New York May 12 2014 12:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov delivers his opening remarks at the 23rd session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Photo: UNODC AS CRIME COMMISSION OPENS, UN OFFICIAL URGES VIGOROUS RESPONSE TO WILDLIFE CRIME The head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) today stressed the need for a vigorous response to wildlife and forest crime, noting the growing threat the scourge poses to development worldwide. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media