Stories from UNODC South Asia

India: Artisans turn entrepreneurs - a business model seeks to reduce vulnerabilities for human trafficking

14 April 2014 - The lack of infrastructure and poor development has made the Northeastern part of India vulnerable to human trafficking. Although known for its cultural diversity and rich heritage, the region is struggling with widespread unemployment. Consequently, a large number of youth are forced to leave their homes in search of work opportunities. Another considerable number of young women[Read More]

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India - Bangladesh: Study tour helps understand how to prevent and control human trafficking

26 March 2014 - In Bangladesh, the number of reported incidents of human trafficking is on the rise. Bangladesh is seen primarily as a source and transit country for human trafficking, involving a high number of cases of women, girls and also young men being trafficked between Bangladesh and India. In response to this, the Government of Bangladesh has been addressing human trafficking in a comprehensive way.  The enactment of the Human Trafficking Deterrence and Suppression [Read More]

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South Asia: Emergence of 'new psychoactive substances' raises alarm bells

4 March 2014 - Designer drugs, herbal highs, legal highs, bath salts - the rapid emergence of 'new highs' is a cause for grave concern, also in South Asia.  These so-called 'new psychotropic substances' (NPS) are chemically and physically similar to well-known illicit drugs, but are synthesized in such a manner that they do not fall under international control. When consumed, they are known to often have serious effects like kidney failure, seizures, hallucinations[Read More]

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