Stories from UNODC South Asia

India: SOPs to help first responders address human trafficking at the borders unveiled

April 16, 2018: The UNODC Regional Office for South Asia, in collaboration with Justice and Care, an anti-trafficking NGO in India, has developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to serve as a ready reckoner for First Responders to identify, rescue, and repatriate victims of cross-border trafficking at the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bangladesh borders.[Read More]

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India: South Asian officials and experts extend support to UNODC’s regional intelligence sharing initiative

April 05, 2018: Deeming it the 'need of the hour,' government representatives and experts from six South Asian countries have extended their strong support to the South Asian Regional Intelligence and Coordination Centre (SARICC), a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening regional cooperation against transnational organized crime and drug trafficking.[Read More]

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UNODC Conversations: “Disturbed by extremism and violence in society today,” says Sarod Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

March 06, 2018: In an exclusive interaction with UNODC Regional Office for South Asia, distinguished Indian classical music exponent and sarod legend Ustad Amjad Ali Khan voices concern over extremism and violence in the society today, and calls for harmony and peace.[Read More]

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