WNAM REORT: The forum, dedicated to the World Day against Transnational Organized Crime (TOC), was organized at the UN building in Asbaghat on November 19 by the joint efforts of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Turkmenistan and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The event was held with the support of the Safe Migration in Central Asia (SMICA) programme and a number of key national partners, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Prosecutor General’s Office.
More than 120 youth representatives were invited to the forum.The meeting was opened by the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko, who emphasized the historical importance of the first celebration of World TOC Day in the country. He called on Turkmen youth to actively participate in creating a safe future.
Representatives from Skechers, Dap, Ish Nokady, Atavatan News Portal and Parahat also took part in the event.
As part of the forum, a ceremonial award ceremony was held for the winners of the online competition “Creative Solutions for a Safe Future”.Many young participants expressed genuine satisfaction with the event, emphasizing its importance and calling for similar forums to be held in the future.
