UNODC celebrates community resilience in Borno State The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime ( UNODC), through its STRIVE Juvenile project, joined hands with the Borno State Government to celebrate the inspiring achievements of young people and communities in promoting peace and protecting children from conflict at an exciting event held on November 16, 2023, in Maiduguri.
Participants witnessed UNODC handing over three Community Dialogue Structures to the Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and National Orientation Agency. The Community Dialogue Structures bring together selected STRIVE Juvenile Youth Peace Champions - who have been trained and mentored by UNODC - and Community Leaders to facilitate crucial dialogue and conflict resolution.