Stories from UNODC South Asia

UNODC and Judges of Maldives address Adjudication, Justice and Human Rights in Terrorism Cases

While the spread of COVID-19 has restricted travel and kept people at home, it has not curbed the judiciary's commitment to justice. However, fair and effective adjudication requires independence, ethics and specialized knowledge, and dedicated tools to ensure these principles are upheld. [Read More]

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COVID19 and The Maldives: Enhancing infection control measures in prisons to Leave No One Behind

UNODC Regional Office for South Asia, with generous support from the European Union, contributed key health care equipment and personal protective gear including masks, sanitizers, disposable gloves and disinfecting spray to the Maldives Correctional Service (MCS). This support is expected to reach over 1100 prisoners and prison staff at  Maafushi  prison as well as  Male'  Prison,  Assyeri  Prison and  Hulhumale'  Prison. [Read More]

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India: UNODC engages youth confined by COVID-19 through the Lockdown Learners program

Responding to the global COVID-19 crisis, UNODC Regional Office for South Asia has launched the Lockdown Learners series of online engagement with students and educators in India on COVID-19 and its impact on SDGs, peace and the rule of law.[Read More]

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