"Let's talk about drugs" underlines the need for children, families, peers, teachers and communities to talk about drug abuse, admit that it is a problem, and take responsibility for doing something about it. The support of caring and listening parents has proven to be one of the most important protective factors against drug abuse. But for the many young people around the world who do not have the advantage of a supportive home environment, we all have a special responsibility.
Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary-General
The UNODC Country Office for Pakistan aired spots from 23rd June till 26th on FM 100 Radio to celebrate International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This was followed by a road show in which youth talked about the hazards of drugs abuse and how to prevent it.
The programme started at 6:30 pm and lasted for more than one hour. During which UNODC staff and FM100 host went to different places and interacted with the public and conducted interviews and the participants were given free gift hampers.
Mr. Thomas Zeindl-Cronin, Officer-in-Charge participated in a panel discussion on National Television. High Official of Narcotics Control Division (Government of Pakistan), Mr. Shaukat Hussain and Dr. Parveen Azam, Chairperson Dost Foundation also participated in the discussion. This was aired on nation wide network, Mr. Thomas Zeindl-Cronin highlighted the importance of the day and gave brief description of UNODC activities in Pakistan. Government Official showed maximum support for demand reduction activities.
National Council of Social Welfare, Ministry of Women Development Social Welfare and Special Education, Government of Pakistan hosted "National Conference on Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking" which was attended by NGOs, Government Official and Psychiatrists from all over Pakistan. The full day session incorporated lectures, presentations and discussion forum. UNODC promoted the technical assistance to the Conference.
Besides this, UNODC in cooperation with NGO's and district administrations launched campaigns involving youth in eight districts throughout the country: Charsada, Kohat, Malir, Khairpur, Gawadar, Quetta, Muzaffargarh and Faisalabad. Mr. Thomas Zeindl-Cronin, Officer-in-Charge, UNODC Pakistan, attended two events in Karachi, whilst other staff members participated in similar events at other locations. Moreover, material developed under the theme "Lets talk about drugs" will be used throughout the year in schools, discussion forums, seminars etc.
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| Mr. Thomas Zeindl-Cronin participating in live programme on Pakistan Telivision's morning transmission "Roshan Pakistan" | Mr. Shaukat Hussain, Senior Joint Secretary Narcotics Control Division (GOP), Mr. Thomas Zeindl-Cronin, Office-in-Charge UNODC and Dr. Parveen Azam, Chairman Dost Foundation in "Roshan Pakistan" | ||||||
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| FM100 Road host interviewing college girls | FM100 Road host interviewing another youth | ||||||
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| People from all walks of life showed keen interest in talking about drugs | A very young boy answering very confidently and giving his views | ||||||
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| UNODC and FM100 team | Colleague from UNODC and Official from Anti Narcotics Force going on air in Prime time on FM100 radio | ||||||
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