Stories from UNODC South Asia

Commemorating the first World Day against Trafficking in Persons

30 July 2014 -This year for the first time 30 July will be commemorated as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons.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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South Asia: UNODC initiates regional cooperation projects to address human trafficking across borders

8 July 2014 - A $32 billion business annually, human trafficking robs young men, women and children of their human rights and a life of dignity.  Lack of awareness, paucity of work opportunities, compounded by poverty can make the youth vulnerable to trafficking. In South Asia, trafficking in persons takes place both within the region and internationally. Young girls and boys from Bangladesh and Nepal are being trafficked into India for sexual exploitation, forced[Read More]

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India: Celebrating while reflecting on making drug use policies more effective

3 July 2014 - The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is synonymous with thought on and understanding of the rights and needs of drug users. The day serves as a reminder to the global community in moving towards a society that deals with drug use from a health-centric and human rights approach. This year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Regional Office[Read More]

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