Stories from UNODC South Asia

India: NCERT-UNODC RiseUp4Peace consultation unites policymakers, educators and young people to champion education for peace, lawfulness and inclusion

Over 70 policymakers, educators, and young champions came together in New Delhi for the RiseUp4Peace policy consultation, jointly convened by NCERT and UNODC. Together they ideated and charted a roadmap to advance peace, inclusion and lawfulness in education, aligning with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023.[Read More]

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India: UNODC and partners champion change in prison healthcare systems, launch innovative toolkit for officials and inmates

UNODC, India Vision Foundation, and Uttar Pradesh Prisons Department hosted a consultation engaging prison officials from across Uttar Pradesh to enhance prison healthcare, tackle mental health, substance use and infectious diseases. An interactive toolkit was launched with peer guides and games to educate prison staff and inmates on Mandela Rules and HIV prevention.[Read More]

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Bangladesh: UNODC builds police capacities on enhancing legitimacy and community trust to countering violent extremism

34 officials from the District Counterterrorism Units, Range Police, Metropolitan Police, and Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) in Sylhet and Rangpur received training to integrate trust-building into counterterrorism efforts. Discussions focused on addressing evolving extremist threats through ethical leadership, procedural justice and effective communication.[Read More]

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