UNODC - United Nations Office

Published purpose

This Project aims to explore effective ways to protect children from the risks of recruitment and exploitation into terrorist groups, as well as the broad impacts of counter-terrorism and violent extremism on children throughout South and Southeast Asia (SA/SEA). The Project will be implemented in South and Southeast Asia, with a focus on Indonesia, building upon the initial successes of the UNODC since 2019, including through the STRIVE Juvenile initiative (2021-2023). The Project will aim to apply child-focused and gender-sensitive strategies, strengthen cross-border cooperation among policy-makers and practitioners, and enhance capacities for the treatment of children associated with terrorist groups across various security, social and justice professionals in the region.