India: UNODC Joins Forces with India's Ministry of Home Affairs for Pioneering G20 Conference on Cyber Security
UNODC joined hands with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India as a partner for the G20 India Conference on 'Crime and Security in the Age of NFTs, AI and Metaverse.' Inaugurated by India’s Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Amit Shah, the Conference brought together over 900 participants from G20 countries, 9 special invitee countries, international bodies, technology leaders and experts. UNODC Deputy Director of Operations Mr. Bo Mathiasen urged Member States to actively elaborate a UN framework for cooperation to counter the use of ICT for criminal purposes.
Nepal: UNODC's Regional Dialogue Spurs Transformative Action on Early Access to Legal Aid
A regional dialogue on “Early Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems” was convened in Kathmandu, bringing together representatives of relevant national authorities--including the police, legal aid providers and civil society--from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India and Sri Lanka as well as international experts. Participants exchanged insights on enhancing legal aid and strengthening criminal justice mechanisms, with the President of Nepal Bar Association, Inspector General of Nepal Police and UNODC experts. The recommendations will guide UNODC's planned technical assistance on strengthening justice for all.
Sri Lanka: UNODC strengthens efforts against Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking with focus on international cooperation, anti-corruption
A bilateral meeting was facilitated between immigration authorities from Sri Lanka and Malaysia in Colombo. With participation of 14 senior officials of the two countries, bolstered communication channels, the meeting promoted vital information exchange and enhanced cooperation in addressing operational challenges. In addition, a Roundtable discussion was also held with members of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force and other relevant government officials of Sri Lanka, to examine the findings of a joint study by UNODC and the Bali Process Regional Support Office titled 'Corruption as a Facilitator of Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons.'
Maldives: UNODC Empowers Maldivian Practitioners to Strengthen Responses against Violent Extremism
A resolute call for unity and collaboration echoed at a UNODC national workshop on preventing violent extremism with partnerships and collaboration between law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations and local communities. The discussion was held in the backdrop of the implementation of Maldives’ National Action Plan on preventing violent extremism, and its ongoing review.
(Supported by the European Union and
the Government of Japan)
India: UNODC Collaborates with Government of India’s ITEC Mechanism to Strengthen Drug Law Enforcement in South-South Capacity Building
Under the Ministry of External Affairs' Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) mechanism, a five-day training on drug law enforcement was conducted for senior officials from 7 countries at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes, and Narcotics (NACIN) in Faridabad. Delivering specialised technical sessions, UNODC's drug law enforcement expert presented an overview of the International Drug Control Framework and emerging global and regional trends in drug trafficking.
India: Commemorating the Nelson Mandela International Day, UNODC pushes for Health Dignity and Human Rights in Prisons
Observing the Nelson Mandela International Day, UNODC partnered with the Institute of Correctional Administration, Chandigarh to organize a dialogue with over 120 Indian prison officials and experts, focusing on prison management, health, and human rights. A short film was also produced in partnership with the India Vision Foundation, highlighting the need to protect prisoners’ rights and make communities safer with the Mandela Rules.
Our activities in South Asia are possible
due to the generous support of:
Canada
European Union
Germany
India
Japan
Joint UN Program Fund
Sweden
United Kingdom
United States of America
UBRAF/UNAIDS
UN Secretary General's Peace Building Fund
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 BehindUNODC Regional Office for South Asia has developed a wide range of projects and initiatives on the following thematic areas:
-Building law enforcement capacities against drugs and organised crime
-Addressing drug use and HIV/AIDS -Enhancing multi-stakeholder responses to counter Trafficking in Persons -Engaging young people and educators on crime prevention, integrity, Global Goals and peace with educational interventions
-Promoting family skills to reduce risky behaviours among young people -Countering corruption -Addressing Gender-based Violence
-Strengthening responses to prevent and counter wildlife crime
-Countering cybercrime and promoting online safety
We seek activesupport 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
