50 senior and mid-ranking officials from Bangladesh Police's Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) engaged in focused discussions to refine the national community policing strategy and develop a communications framework. Building on a UNODC-led needs assessment, they identified gaps, proposed action points, and strengthened coordination mechanisms to integrate grassroots policing with counterterrorism efforts.
In partnership with the Ministry of Home Affairs, a national consultation on GLO.ACT South Asia was convened, bringing together 32 key stakeholders to drive action against human trafficking and migrant smuggling in Bangladesh. The discussions set a strategic roadmap, emphasizing victim identification, data-sharing, survivor-centered approaches and policy alignment
Prison overcrowding is a growing challenge, affecting justice, rehabilitation, and human rights. With the support of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, UNODC and the Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI), 30 criminal justice actors of Bangladesh were equipped with the knowledge and tools to implement Non-Custodial Measures (NCM) effectively. This two-day training brought together judges, prosecutors, prison and probation officials, and legal aid experts to explore practical solutions that reduce unnecessary detention and support rehabilitation.
(Supported by the
British High Commission, Bangladesh and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
India: Promoting peace, lawfulness and inclusion through education and youth engagement
In support of UNODC's RiseUp4Peace, students from 23 schools across 15 countries championed SDG16 action through SDGs2SaveTheWorld, a multi-school initiative led by DPS Lava Nagpur, DPS Nashik, DPS Varanasi and DPS Hinjawadi Pune. From exchanging ideas to analyzing real-world data, participating students engaged in ideating creative solutions advocating a fairer, more peaceful world. In New Delhi, educators and students of the Birla Vidya Niketan showcased “a year of whole-of-school efforts” on promoting peace, lawfulness and inclusion through arts, science, sports and tech.
India: Enhancing knowledge sharing and cooperation to counter Trafficking in Persons
At the South Asia Consultation on Promoting Safe Migration to Combat Trafficking, UNODC South Asia joined GIZ, Just Rights for Children and Association for Voluntary Action to discuss trends, advance solutions and strengthen cooperation. UNODC shared insights from the latest Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, highlighting the increasing sophistication and complexity of trafficking networks.
UNODC South Asia, supporting IOM India’s lead, joined hands with UN-Habitat India and key civil society organizations in India’s Voluntary National Review on Migrants and Urban Poor. By addressing governance, inclusion and vulnerabilities, the findings will contribute to India’s official Sustainable Development Goals report led by NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India, with focus on ensuring that no one is left behind.
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Our activities in South Asia are possible
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Canada
European Union
Germany
India
Japan
Joint UN Program Fund
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United Kingdom
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Impacting Lives with Innovation
Advancing Crime Prevention, Justice and Health in South AsiaUNODC 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!
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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