National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

UNODC Project News

Seeds of Change: Transforming Youth Beyond Radical Roots
May 5, 2025

On Monday, May 5th, 2025, a one-day life skills training was held for KPK youth. It was organized by the National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, under the EU-funded project on “Psychosocial dynamics of radicalization and extreme behaviors among youth: Implementing and indigenous Preventive-Intervention Program”, executed by UNODC & NACTA.
Mr. Danyal Ahmad Jamal was the resource person of the training aimed to equip youth with psychological resources to handle stress, channel emotions positively, and foster a peaceful society…….

Training of Trainers workshop (TOTs) Embrace, Enhance, and Empower: Protect Youth, Ensuring Safety
March 19, 2025

A training workshop was conducted on Wednesday, 19th March 2025, at the National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. The training workshop was designed for youth and critical stakeholders from Islamabad. The training workshop was conducted under the project Psychosocial Dynamics of Radicalization and Extreme Behaviors among Youth: Implementing an Indigenous Preventive-Intervention Program” funded by UNDODC in collaboration with NACTA. The workshop titled: Breaking the Cycle: From Isolation to Inclusion, a leading resource person emphasized the importance of addressing both internal and external barriers to inclusion. The discussion highlighted key challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, social stigma, and discrimination, which often hinder individuals from feeling connected to their ………..