Stories from UNODC South Asia

South Asia: Upholding human rights while countering terrorism

31 July 2015 - While it is recognized that acts of terrorism are a gross violation of all human rights, it is imperative that counter-terrorism measures respect international law, including human rights law and strike the right balance between national security and human rights. Counter terrorism measures that violate human rights are self-defeating. Over the years, the UN General Assembly, Security Council as well as international community has laid great emphasis on moving towards[Read More]

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Commemorating the International Day against Human Trafficking

30 July 2015 - To mark this special day, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is encouraging people across the globe to express their solidarity with the millions of victims of human trafficking by giving back what they had stolen from them: hope.[Read More]

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Bangladesh: Profiling containers at Chittagong port - preventing the smuggling of drugs and other illicit goods

22 July 2015 - Earlier in 2015, UNODC and the World Customs Organization initiated the implementation of their joint Container Control Programme (CCP) in Bangladesh. The program is being implemented at Chittagong Port which serves as the gateway to Bangladesh, handling nearly 14.5 million tons of cargo annually. The main exports from the country include garments, agricultural products and jute, while key imports include machinery, chemicals, iron [Read More]

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