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Darren Brookbanks

@dbrookbanks

Multilateral Engagement Officer @GI_TOC 👨🏻‍💻 | PhD Candidate @Wits_WSG 🎓 | Rugby 🏉 | Jazz 🎷

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linkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-brookbanks-a6164242/ calendar_today06-11-2011 19:43:36

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4/9 Simone Haysom noted that a prevalent part of #environmentalcrime is its transnational nature. Because of this, we need to have cross-border monitoring.

4/9 <a href="/simonehaysom/">Simone Haysom</a> noted that a prevalent part of #environmentalcrime is its transnational nature. Because of this, we need to have cross-border monitoring.
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5/9 And Romain Le Cour highlighted that we need stronger research, and stronger field work so that we do not remain blind about the undeniable presence of transnational #organizedcrime.

5/9 And <a href="/romainlecour/">Romain Le Cour</a> highlighted that we need stronger research, and stronger field work so that we do not remain blind about the undeniable presence of transnational #organizedcrime.
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6/9 Following this side event, Matt Herbert participated in a side event on responding to organized criminal markets, including #humantrafficking and #migrantsmuggling, through targeted sanctions side event. Matt noted that #sanctions need to be developed following changing ecosystems.

6/9 Following this side event, <a href="/DrM2H/">Matt Herbert</a> participated in a side event on responding to organized criminal markets, including #humantrafficking and #migrantsmuggling, through targeted sanctions side event. Matt noted that #sanctions need to be developed following changing ecosystems.
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8/9 Here is our written submission to the CCPCJ focussed on the Resilience Fund, which was launched in the margins of the CCPCJ in 2019, with the support of the Norway MFA 👉 undocs.org/Home/Mobile?Fi…

8/9 Here is our written submission to the <a href="/CCPCJ/">CCPCJ</a> focussed on the Resilience Fund, which was launched in the margins of the CCPCJ in 2019, with the support of the <a href="/NorwayMFA/">Norway MFA</a> 👉 undocs.org/Home/Mobile?Fi…
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9/9 Thank you to all side event organizers and supporters. We look forward to participating in the last day of #CCPCJ33 today. globalinitiative.net/analysis/the-g…

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1/5 As we reach the last day of #CCPCJ33, we take a chance to look back to its beginning. On the day of pre-session consultations -10 May- Director Mark Shaw hosted an ambassadorial breakfast alongside the Chair of the Resilience Fund Advisory Council, Bente Angell-Hansen.

1/5 As we reach the last day of #CCPCJ33, we take a chance to look back to its beginning. On the day of pre-session consultations -10 May- Director <a href="/Mark_Shaw_/">Mark Shaw</a> hosted an ambassadorial breakfast alongside the Chair of the Resilience Fund Advisory Council, Bente Angell-Hansen.
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Mark Shaw 2/5 At the event, marking 5 years since the launch of the Fund in the margins of the 2019 CCPCJ, with the support of Norway -Ambassadors heard the latest updates on its achievements. They also discussed ways of supporting civil society in their efforts to prevent and counter TOC.

<a href="/Mark_Shaw_/">Mark Shaw</a> 2/5 At the event, marking 5 years since the launch of the Fund in the margins of the 2019 CCPCJ, with the support of Norway -Ambassadors heard the latest updates on its achievements. They also discussed ways of supporting civil society in their efforts to prevent and counter TOC.
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Mark Shaw 3/5 The Fund has supported over 150 organizations in more than 60 countries, around the world, supporting community based resilience initiatives -responding to extortion, environmental crimes, gang violence, disappearances, human smuggling, human trafficking.

<a href="/Mark_Shaw_/">Mark Shaw</a> 3/5 The Fund has supported over 150 organizations in more than 60 countries, around the world, supporting community based resilience initiatives  -responding to extortion, environmental crimes, gang violence, disappearances, human smuggling, human trafficking.
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Mark Shaw 5/5 We thank the governments of Norway, Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany, the UK and USA for supporting the work of the Resilience Fund, and we call on applicants to take a look at the current Fellowship - on fragility and resilience: buff.ly/44kQrkV

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I voted in the SA elections from the SA Embassy in Vienna today. This was the 1st time I have voted from abroad and 4th time I have voted in a national election since I first voted in 2009. 15 years later, I remain hopeful. 🇿🇦 #SAElections24

I voted in the SA elections from the SA Embassy in Vienna today. This was the 1st time I have voted from abroad and 4th time I have voted in a national election since I first voted in 2009. 15 years later, I remain hopeful. 🇿🇦 #SAElections24
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Seminar > Is Africa making the most of #MLA and #extradition to combat organised crime? Join us online on 20 June to discuss how better #cooperation could tighten the net around transnational organised criminal markets and actors. #TOC enactafrica.org/events/is-afri…

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Had my PhD Pre-Submission Panel today. Think it went well. Should receive the Chair’s report soon and will take things from there. 💻 #phd #presubmissionpanel

Had my PhD Pre-Submission Panel today. Think it went well. Should receive the Chair’s report soon and will take things from there. 💻 #phd #presubmissionpanel
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👾The cybercrime treaty draft is out. With 2 days left to finalize, it grants sweeping powers to governments, with limited oversight. 🚨 This could hinder tech innovation, business operations, and civil rights. Read more ⬇️ globalinitiative.net/analysis/a-tre…

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🇺🇳 The 12th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime is happening in Vienna 🇦🇹 from Oct 14-18. We will present new research & team up with governments and civil society for key side events 👇 #CrimeCOP12 buff.ly/3TR1I8S

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Ruggero Scaturro 3/4 Multilateral Engagement Officer, Darren Brookbanks highlighted that the Congress bears responsibility for driving forward action and discussion on how to improve UNTOC implementation, including through better data and analysis. Statement 👉buff.ly/N8uMZEX

<a href="/ScaturroRuggero/">Ruggero Scaturro</a> 3/4 Multilateral Engagement Officer, <a href="/dbrookbanks/">Darren Brookbanks</a> highlighted that the Congress bears responsibility for driving forward action and discussion on how to improve UNTOC implementation, including through better data and analysis.

Statement 👉buff.ly/N8uMZEX