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UNODC's Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign aims to raise global awareness of alternatives to drug abuse and about the ugly reality of organized crime. UNODC seeks the cooperation of TV and electronic media broadcasters and NGOs to distribute the PSAs as widely as possible.

We urge broadcasters to air these short video spots. With your cooperation, UNODC's public service announcements can affect millions of lives.

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PSAs on Human Trafficking: More than 700,000 men, women and children are trafficked every year for the purposes of bonded and forced labour activities, such as factory work, fieldwork or as domestic servants. From Himalayan villages to East European cities, people -- particularly woman and girls -- are enticed by the prospect of a well-paid job abroad. Upon reaching their destination country, however, victims' documents are taken and they end up forced to pay off alleged debts under the threat of violence. Many are then coerced into bonded labour, often including sexual exploitation. For more information, see the UN Global Programme against Trafficking in Human Beings

Thai Airways is the latest partner to join hands with UNODC in the fight against human trafficking. The airline will show UNODC's video spot on the trafficking of men, women and children as part of its in-flight entertainment programme for a period of three months. Other transport sector partners who are working with UNODC to spread this important message to millions of commuters worldwide include Vienna Austria's subway video service, Infoscreen, and the Irish Sea Ferry Operators.

Sports against Drugs

Nene Hilario, born in Sao Carlo, Brazil, arrived in the National Basketball Association (NBA) this season with high expectations. The 211 cm (6'11") Denver Nuggets player is the highest Brazilian ever drafted by an NBA team. He has averaged more than 10 points a game and was selected to the NBA?s Rookie Challenge game during All-Star weekend. Hilario is also making news off the court as the newest international star to join UNODC?s Sports against Drugs campaign. He is featured in a 30-second television spot in which he encourages making smart choices about drugs and educating yourself on the prevention of HIV/AIDS. The video spot is available in Portuguese and Spanish.

Football video spots. UNODC's two video spots are aimed at young people using football to emphasize the message of "Sports. Not drugs". The 30-second videos feature young boys and girls heading a football to each other accompanied on screen by the messages "Use your head" and "Sports. Not drugs". The video spots, which include a music soundtrack, are available in 20 languages.

Hidetoshi Nakata, the youngest player ever to be named Asian Footballer of the Year, has joined UNODC's Sport against Drugs campaign. In addition to a successful professional career in Italy playing for AC Parma, Nakata was a key member of the 2002 Japanese National team. To learn more about Hidetoshi Nakata visit: www.nakata.net.