Stories from UNODC South Asia

International Anti-Corruption Day - Statement by Executive Director of UNODC

9 December 2013 - International Anti-Corruption Day is a suitable day to celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). Conceived 10 years ago in Merida, Mexico, UNCAC is almost unique within the UN System. Driving the Convention is a remarkable review mechanism enabling nations to review their peers in a partnership process that is contributing to a growing global dialogue on corruption's impact.[Read More]

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South Asia: Dialogue on strengthening regional cooperation on drugs and crime continues

29 November 2013 - Following the launch of the UNODC Regional Programme for South Asia (2013-2015), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime held its first Programme Steering and Policy Coordination Committee Meeting in New Delhi, India to review the progress of implementation of the Regional Programme. The two day meeting brought together delegations from the six countries that[Read More]

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India: Civil society organizations and law enforcement officials unite to deliver health services for drug users

21 November 2013 - There is increased recognition that multi-stakeholder partnerships are essential to better HIV prevention, treatment and care services.  Close and committed cooperation between law enforcement agencies and civil society organizations is key in this context.   Law enforcement can play a vital role in protecting vulnerable communities such as drug users and in ensuring that people who use drugs have[Read More]

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