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India: UNODC national consultation with law enforcement agencies calls for stronger cooperation to counter synthetic drugs

UNODC-under the aegis of the global SMART (Synthetics Monitoring: Analyses, Reporting and Trends) Programme-convened a national consultation on Synthetic Drugs in New Delhi from 3-5 August 2022, with participation of senior officials from Indian law enforcement agencies. The three-day consultation focused on global and regional trends, forensic and clinical challenges and precursor control, among others.  [Read More]

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Bangladesh: UNODC hosts national consultation to commemorate the World Day against Trafficking in Persons

Marking the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, UNODC, under the aegis of the GLO.ACT-Bangladesh, organized a national consultation on 'Combatting Human Trafficking in the Context of Technology Use and its Abuse' in partnership with Ministry of Home Affairs and the Bangladesh UN Network on Migration. [Read More]

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Bhutan: UNODC promotes public awareness to counter Trafficking in Persons

Marking the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, UNODC participated in a televised panel discussion on human trafficking, which was aired on the national broadcaster Bhutan Broadcasting Service. Panelists included the UNODC Programme Coordinator in Bhutan and officials from the Government of Bhutan. Knowledge support was also provided to students to promote public awareness against trafficking in persons. [Read More]

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