UNODC South Asia Newsletter: Odyssey (February 2022)

New Delhi/08 March 2022: Presenting the latest edition of Odyssey (February 2022)--our news bulletin featuring a range of impactful initiatives spearheaded by UNODC in response to COVID-19 in South Asia in February 2022, focusing on crime prevention, security, justice and health.

In Focus: 

  • Promoting non-custodial measures to reduce prison overcrowding
  • Advocating a balanced and comprehensive approach to address the drugs problem
  • Fostering multi-stakeholder responses to strengthen safety of children
  • Training prison staff on crisis management 
  • Spearheading youth action on peace, justice and SDGs through education: The Lockdown Learners Series. 
  • Engaging policymakers on prevention, treatment and care of drug use disorders.

Catch the latest updates on our key programs and activities here: Odyssey (February 2022)