UNODC Launches Initiative to Support National Plans and Priorities in Iran

December 1, 2022 - Vienna, Austria

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has launched an initiative aimed at supporting national plans and priorities in Iran. This program is designed to address the country’s drug-related challenges and implement international conventions and protocols.

Theory of Change

The UNODC’s theory of change outlines how its work will be effective, efficient, sustainable, and impact-oriented in achieving the intended objectives and outcomes. The program seeks to benefit governmental and non-governmental institutions in Iran by providing services of excellence to upgrade their knowledge and capacities in countering and addressing drug-related challenges.

Stakeholder Analysis and Capacity Assessment

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is the formal national counterpart to UNODC in Iran, facilitating and coordinating work with other national counterparts. The Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) coordinates relevant drug control works with several ministries and institutions, including:

Judiciary
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Interior
And others

Implementing Partners

The program will be implemented in partnership with a wide array of government bodies, including:

Judiciary
Ministry of Justice
Prisons Organization
Ministry of Interior
Financial Intelligence Unit
General Inspection Organization
Customs Administration

Objectives

The objectives of the program include:

Enhancing drug demand reduction activities among students and reducing drug use
Expanding quality public health services and programs on HIV prevention, treatment, and care
Providing support to Drop-in Centers, outreach teams, and Therapeutic Centers
Implementing international conventions and protocols related to drug control

Implementation

The program will be implemented through a series of activities and initiatives, including:

Training for law enforcement officials
Capacity building for healthcare professionals
Provision of technical assistance to implement evidence-based interventions

Conclusion

The UNODC’s initiative is designed to support national plans and priorities in Iran by addressing drug-related challenges and implementing international conventions and protocols. The program will be implemented through a series of activities and initiatives with the participation of governmental and non-governmental institutions in Iran.