Building Back Better:
Strengthening Security, Peace, Justice and Health
South Asia: Advancing cooperation and outreach on peace, security, justice and health with government and UN partners
Focusing on countering Trafficking in Persons, the Bhutan National Prevention and Response Strategy 2021--along with the action plan developed in close consultation with key stakeholder agencies--was launched on 12 January by the Home Minister, Government of Bhutan. The Strategy will guide the planning and implementation of various activities to address and combat Trafficking in Persons in Bhutan.
In collaboration with the Department of Law and Order, UNODC also conducted a set of virtual trainings on the use of the Standard Operating Procedures to counter Trafficking in Persons. Participants comprised 26 labour officials and inspectors from the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources and 18 officials of Bhutanese foreign missions from nine countries--including Australia (Canberra), Bangladesh, India (New Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkata), Kuwait, Switzerland (Geneva), Thailand (Bangkok) and US (New York). To strengthen public awareness on Trafficking in Persons, a campaign focusing on UNODC’s Blue Heart campaign was convened on 14 January, engaging 78 senior artistes from the Academy of Performing Arts in Thimphu.
(Supported by the US Department of State)
India: UNODC’s ‘Lockdown Learners’ mobilises youth action on peace, SDGs through education
In January, UNODC’s Lockdown Learners series in India continued to engage youth and educators on themes related to peace, ethics, Global Goals and crime prevention through activity-based learning. 7 interactive sessions were conducted with over 450 students and educators from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in 4 states/Union Territories. The series also provided a platform of action for young people in co-creating a range of initiatives, including community outreach via Whatsapp and audio notes on COVID-19 vaccination and awareness and music and art for social change. In support of the Lockdown Learners series, a group of students from the city of Bengaluru conceptualized and developed a calendar, focusing on the SDGs and wildlife crime. The school will sell the calendar to the general public at a nominal rate, and donate the proceeds to a local zoo. Since April 2020, the series has directly engaged over 14,000 students and educators from 16 states/Union Territories, and shared educational content with over 19,000 youth, in collaboration with the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samity, Government of India and public/private schools.
Bangladesh: UNODC trains prison staff on crisis management during COVID-19
About 60 prison staff from 20 prisons in Bangladesh were trained on crisis management during COVID-19 and its psychosocial impact. Participants welcomed the initiative, acknowledging the need for a comprehensive programme to help prison population effectively manage the pandemic. During the discussion, they advocated for a mechanism to enable the appointment of psychologists and correction officers in prisons to address mental and psychological issues. UNODC will train eight batches of prison staff in all, in the coming weeks.
(Supported by
US Bureau of International Narcotics and
Law Enforcement Affairs)
UNODC Global Strategy (2021-2025)
UNODC’s mission is to contribute to global peace and security, human rights and development by making the world safer from drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism. Our new Global Strategy (2021-2025) will equip UNODC to deliver effectively, efficiently and with accountability, elevating our support to Member States to build just, inclusive and resilient societies that leave no one behind. Our interventions will pay special attention to human rights, protection of children, gender equality, empowerment of women and youth.
Our activities in South Asia are possible
due to the generous support of:
European Union
Germany
India
Japan
Sweden
United Kingdom
United States of America
UBRAF
UNHCR
Government Partners:
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Call for Partnerships:
Impacting Lives with Innovation
Building Back Better from COVID-19: Leaving No One BehindIn response to COVID-19, and its impact on vulnerable groups and emerging risks to security and peace, UNODC Regional Office for South Asia has developed a wide range of projects and initiatives on the following thematic areas:
-- Addressing Gender-based Violence
-- Strengthening Law Enforcement Responses
-- Countering Corruption
-- Youth Engagement through Education
-- Promoting Family Skills
-- Addressing the Needs of Drug Users, those with HIV/AIDS and Hep-C and those in prison settings
-- Strengthening Responses to COVID-19 in Prisons
-- Countering Cybercrime and Promoting Online Safety
-- Responding to the Needs of Human Trafficking Survivors, Refugees, Migrants and the Homeless
Activesupport from partners is requested to enable the implementation of these programs and to scale-up efforts to promote security, justice and health among vulnerable groups in South Asia. Our partnerships aim at building national and regional alliances on our mandates, which are closely linked to national, regional and global priorities as well as the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. Let's join hands to enable and aid large-scale and impactful initiatives that help people lead safer and healthier lives . Your support can make all the difference!
To know more, please contact:
Mr. Samarth Pathak
Communications Officer
UNODC Regional Office for South Asia
Email: samarth.pathak@un.org Cellphone: +91-9811347927
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) assists Member States in their efforts to combat illicit drugs and international crime. Over the past two decades, the UNODC Regional Office for South Asia(ROSA) has been working with governments and civil society in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, providing specialized assistance to address challenges pertaining to drugs, organised crime, security, justice and health. The commitment to Sustainable Development Goals, human rights and the rule of law is at the core of our mandate.
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Email: samarth.pathak@un.org
