On 12 November 2025 in Lahore, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Centre for Human Rights (CFHR), with support from the British High Commission, convened a conference that brought together a cross-section of experts, civil society representatives and youth to reaffirm a collective commitment to strengthen prevention, protection and resilience against organized crime.
Participants examined the links between illicit financial flows and criminal networks and stressed the importance of amplifying survivors’ voices and youth perspectives as integral to any national response to organized crime. Discussions explored policy frameworks aimed at making prevention more proactive, protection more responsive and community resilience more inclusive across Pakistan.
The event concluded with the adoption of a Pakistan Civil Society Declaration, which attendees described as a milestone in the country’s journey toward resilience, justice and unity. The declaration is intended to feed into policy development and encourage coordinated action among government, international partners and grassroots organisations addressing organized crime.
Speakers and participants emphasised that sustained engagement from youth, survivor-led groups and civil society will be vital to translate the declaration into tangible measures to curb illicit financial flows, protect victims and strengthen community resilience in the face of organised criminal threats.
