POLICE-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF FIELD OPERATIONS central ASIA for 6 PCs, covering the aspects of Tajik police reform legislation. The training aimed to educate 77 PCs members on legal framework, and improve their presentation and communication skills. On 21 and 22 September, the Office organized a one day roundtable for 20 PCs members to discuss co-ordination between Public Councils of all levels and to boost a constructive co-operation between PCs and the MIA. From September to December, the Office supported organization of community meetings of Public Councils in more than 40 districts throughout all 5 regions of Tajikistan. More than 1800 citizens took part in the meetings. The members of PCs explained their role, mission and tasks and informed local communities about the progress of the ongoing Police Reform. From November to December, the Office supported renovation work on the premises of two PCs, including donation of furniture and IT equipment. Gender-based and Domestic Violence From November to December, the Office supported the refurbishment of the office of the GSPU, including the provision of furniture in Khorog. Specialized Investigations Units / Forensics From November to December, the Office provided support to the MIA Academy in establishing a new forensic classroom and polygon, by supplying modern technical equipment and furniture. Other, including co-ordination and co-operation From September to December, in its effort to contribute to improvement of traffic safety, the Office focused on safety of children by providing 25000 keychain reflectors and 5000 booklets to the schoolchildren in 50 schools in Dushanbe. Activities Related to Threats Posed by Criminal Activity Counter-Terrorism & P/C VERLT From May 17 to 19, the Office facilitated a three-day workshop on the role of youth in P/C VERLT in the public domain. The event gathered 46 participants, including students, youth workers, representatives of the civil society sector and journalist representatives of the Office of Prosecutor of General, the State Committee of National Security, and the MIA. The activity aimed to strengthen the capacity of youth, civil society, law enforcement, and media to jointly resist propaganda of violent extremism in the public domain. Financial Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering and Seizures of Criminal Proceeds From 19 to 21 September, the Office and UNODC coorganized a three-day training course on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism for pertinent agencies of Tajikistan. Thirty representatives from the National Bank, Anti-Corruption Agency, Drug Control Agency the MIA, as well as commercial banks and other financial institutions enriched their knowledge on effective prevention and interdiction of money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Illicit Drugs and Chemical Precursors From 21 to 29 August, a comprehensive Drug Prevention Campaign involving over 5000 young people was conducted in selected communities along the border with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. This campaign put together young beneficiaries of four districts in Sughd region (Istaravshan, Asht, B. Gafurov and Isfara) through sport competitions and music program organized by MIA team, mobile theatres and distribution of flyers. The main objective of the campaign was to enhance youth awareness of drug use and means of prevention. In November, the Office published 2,000 copies of a comprehensive handbook for drivers, explaining their rights in dealing with traffic police. 127