The networks involved in the sale of teenage girls from Sindhupalchowk in Nepal are well organized and can count on the collaboration of the girls' families. Traffickers, known as "dalals", trap girls and their guardians by offering them marriage and a better life. Between 10,000 and 15,000 Nepali girls are trafficked every year.
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Nagaland, India:Tribute toThozhi Katiry: A friend, dedicatedworker and a leader
Late Thozhi Katiry started working in Kripa Foundation in Kohima, Nagaland as a peer outreach worker since the rollout of the UNODC supported project in the northeastern states of India.
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Bhutan: Mission to the elusive kingdom
Bhutan is known for its extraordinary development policy enshrined in the principle of 'Gross National Happiness'. It limits tourist numbers to avoid negative impacts of mass tourism. In effect, two UNODC-supported rapid assessments conducted in 2005 and 2008 in Thimpu and Phuentsholing reveal drug use in Bhutan with prevalence rates being low.[Read More]
UN job opening: Experts required - Mid-term review of Joint UN project 'Prevention of Transmission of HIV among drug users in SAARC Countries'.Terms of Reference
UN job opening: Regional HIV/AIDS Expert (national programme officer) at UNODC.Terms of Reference
