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Brian Hansford

UNODC Chief of Advocacy

Brian Hansford is the Chief of the Advocacy Section at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). He has held this position since October 2016 and is responsible for leading efforts to raise awareness and promote advocacy on issues related to drug control, crime prevention, and criminal justice.

Hansford has a background in public information and communications, having previously served as a Senior Public Information Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). His expertise encompasses various aspects of communication strategy and public advocacy within international organizations.

In his role at UNODC, he plays a crucial part in initiatives aimed at combating human trafficking and drug-related issues, often engaging with media and stakeholders to disseminate information and promote effective policy responses. He is also involved in organizing events and briefings related to UNODC's work, such as the annual Global Report on Trafficking in Persons.1234

For direct inquiries, he can be reached via email at brian.hansford@unodc.org.23

Highlights

Jan 17 · unis.unvienna.org
MEDIA ADVISORY: 2022 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
Jul 30 · unodc.org
Message by the UNODC Executive Director for the World Day ...
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Experience

Chief, Communications and Advocacy at UNODC (October 2016 - Present)
Senior Public Information Officer at UNHCR (April 2013 - October 2016)

Education

Master's degree (Area Studies) in Politics, International Affairs, Language (Southeast Asia) from School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (1989 - 1990); Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd (1995 - 1996); Bachelor's Degree in International Politics and Strategic Studies from Aberystwyth University (1985 - 1988)

Location

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Brian Hansford

UNODC Chief of Advocacy

Brian Hansford
Brian Hansford, photo 1
Brian Hansford, photo 2
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Experience

Chief, Communications and Advocacy at UNODC (October 2016 - Present)
Senior Public Information Officer at UNHCR (April 2013 - October 2016)

Education

Master's degree (Area Studies) in Politics, International Affairs, Language (Southeast Asia) from School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (1989 - 1990); Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd (1995 - 1996); Bachelor's Degree in International Politics and Strategic Studies from Aberystwyth University (1985 - 1988)

Location

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Brian Hansford is the Chief of the Advocacy Section at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). He has held this position since October 2016 and is responsible for leading efforts to raise awareness and promote advocacy on issues related to drug control, crime prevention, and criminal justice.

Hansford has a background in public information and communications, having previously served as a Senior Public Information Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). His expertise encompasses various aspects of communication strategy and public advocacy within international organizations.

In his role at UNODC, he plays a crucial part in initiatives aimed at combating human trafficking and drug-related issues, often engaging with media and stakeholders to disseminate information and promote effective policy responses. He is also involved in organizing events and briefings related to UNODC's work, such as the annual Global Report on Trafficking in Persons.1234

For direct inquiries, he can be reached via email at brian.hansford@unodc.org.23

Highlights

Jan 17 · unis.unvienna.org
MEDIA ADVISORY: 2022 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
Jul 30 · unodc.org
Message by the UNODC Executive Director for the World Day ...

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