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United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) established in 1997 is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime.
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UNDOC came into being with the merger of United Nations Drug Control Programme and the Centre for International Crime Prevention.
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It relies on voluntary contributions, mainly from Governments, for 90% of its budget.
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UNODC is mandated to assist Member States in their struggle against illicit drugs, crime and terrorism.