Bhasker Kafle

Works in the Asia-Pacific region on conflict prevention & peacebuilding issues. tweets are personal.

[UNODC Terrorism Prevention @UNODC_TPB]

🎮Violent extremism is spreading in online & gaming spaces.
📍🇹🇯 @UNODC convened Central Asian gov’ts, experts & CSOs from 🇰🇿🇰🇬🇹🇯🇹🇲🇺🇿 to strengthen strategic communications in digital spaces & build youth resilience to online radicalization.
🔗https://t.co/yk70EzkZVG
🙏DG INTPA🇪🇺

[UNDP in Asia and the Pacific @UNDPasiapac]

The EU-funded UNODC–UNDP regional programme on “Supporting Asian countries’ resilience to violent extremism in the digital space” is strengthening digital literacy, countering online radicalisation, and promoting rights-based prevention across Asia.

In Thailand, this includes training 60+ journalists and a digital campaign ahead of the 2026 elections that has reached 200,000 people so far.

Preventing violent extremism online requires collaboration, awareness, and sustained engagement.

Read more about Saijai’s work to prevent violent extremism online: https://t.co/aAOTyg5mrp

@EU_Commission @UNDP @UNODC @SaijaiLiang @MarteHellema

[Anna Bjerde @bjerde_anna]

Creating jobs in contexts of fragility and violence is more challenging than anywhere else.

But it's not a reason to give up.

This week at the #WBGMeetings, I reaffirmed the World Bank Group's commitment to creating jobs and expanding opportunities for all, everywhere.

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

Exciting new partnership launched today in Bangkok! With support from the @EU_Commission, @UNDPasiapac and @UNODC are rolling out a bold new initiative to help Asian countries tackle violent extremism in the digital space—especially for and with youth - as their world and future is so impacted.
This is about empowering young people to lead the way in shaping safer, inclusive online communities. https://t.co/lDPgNH6p8b.
@UNDPDigital
https://t.co/GkRmYyzPxy

[Yuval Noah Harari @harari_yuval]

Humanity has no experience of coexisting with a more intelligent species.

What happens when the world is filled with super-intelligent AIs?

[UNDP in Asia and the Pacific @UNDPasiapac]

“The European Union remains a steadfast partner in #PreventingViolentExtremism in the #DigitalSpace in Asia,” says Andreas Roettger of @EUinThailand at the launch of a new project by @UNODC and @UNDP, funded by the EU.

[Christophe Bahuet @C_Bahuet]

Facilitated an exchange btw Supreme Courts of 🇧🇩 &🇳🇵 as both navigate complex transitions. We discussed how the judiciary can enhance transparency & accountability, seize opportunities for lasting justice sector reforms, rebuild citizens' trust & meet their expectations.

[UNDP in Asia and the Pacific @UNDPasiapac]

Violent extremism poses a significant security & dvt. challenge across Asia and beyond. Influenced by ideology, inequality, misinformation & hate speech, it undermines stability & progress.

@UNDP & @UNODC, with EU 🇪🇺 support, launched a 3-year initiative to build digital resilience against violent extremism-especially among, by, and for youth.
https://t.co/tIlQAguddI

[Bhasker Kafle @Bhasker1]

Proud to have led the design and coordination of this joint regional initiative from UNDP side after months of conceptualization.

[UNDP in Asia and the Pacific @UNDPasiapac]

Violent extremism poses a significant security & dvt. challenge across Asia and beyond. Influenced by ideology, inequality, misinformation & hate speech, it undermines stability & progress.

@UNDP & @UNODC, with EU 🇪🇺 support, launched a 3-year initiative to build digital resilience against violent extremism-especially among, by, and for youth.
https://t.co/tIlQAguddI

[UNDP Pakistan @UNDP_Pakistan]

25 participants from across Pakistan have passed the first #UNDPinPakistan Insider Mediation Certification Training Program, delivered by @UPeshPakistan with support from @GermanyinPak.

As a part of UNDP’s rights-based stabilization programme which enhances resilience, supports vulnerable youth, and promotes economic empowerment, this training equips trusted community voices with practical tools to advance sustainable development.

At the closing ceremony, the Advisor to the Chief Minister on Information & Public Relations @BaristerDrSaif (@GovernmentKP), and other key stakeholders representing government and civil society partners reaffirmed their commitment to a more inclusive and peaceful Pakistan.

[Bhasker Kafle @Bhasker1]

It was great to be part of this exercise to respond to the crises quickly and effectively.

[Shoko Noda @shokonoda]

❗️Nearly 45% of the world’s disasters strike Asia-Pacific.

In Bangkok, 39 @UNDP colleagues completed 3.5 days of intensive Crisis Readiness & SURGE training.

They are now equipped to respond faster, better, & more effectively when crises hit. 🌏💪
@UNDPasiapac @kanniwignaraja

[UNDP Myanmar @UNDP_Myanmar]

Our Representative, @TitonMitra spoke w/@BBCWorld about the current situation in #Myanmar where urban areas were hit the hardest, leaving communities grappling w/great challenges.

"This is an absolutely devastating crisis[...] We've moved past the point of search and rescue."

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

An immediate recovery package is urgently needed to respond to #MyanmarEarthquake2025. This morning, I spoke with @BBCWorld’s @stevelai about the devastation. Immediate relief and rapid recovery w @UN @UNDP and partners requires full access to ALL communities affected, and this is millions of people already living near or below subsistence. Huge losses that is also a wake-up call to move to a peace settlement - a real chance to reconcile and rebuild now on more stable ground. Watch here!

[Bhasker Kafle @Bhasker1]

Happy to share that my 2021 conference paper has now been published as a book chapter in Critical Perspectives on Refugee and Migrant Integration in Education from #bloomsbury! 🎉📖

Check out ‘The Role of Education for Social Cohesion in Nepal’ here:
🔗 https://t.co/L2hHVHpmS8

[Bhasker Kafle @Bhasker1]

Violent conflicts are at their highest since the @un was founded.

Here are some ways @undp works with countries and communities to help people meet their basic needs, protect development gains, and rebuild more quickly once peace is achieved. https://t.co/wib6GeGaAv

[UN Development @UNDP]

Violent extremism worsens crises and threatens global peace.

All voices must have their say in prevention.

Inclusion and collaboration are key for a safer world 🌎🕊️

Find out more this #PVEDay: https://t.co/oTGwU5ALt7

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Violent extremism deepens crises and threatens our peace & progress. Inclusive dialogue and community-led solutions are key to prevention.
On this #PVEDay see how @UNDP 🇧🇩 is working with youth, communities, policymakers & our #PartnersAtCore to build resilience.

Read More: https://t.co/wcR1uQ72Ov | Art by Sadia Afrin

[Katy Thompson @KatyThompsonROL]

Inclusive societies are key to preventing violent extremism. And addressing its root causes is an investment in peace.
See how @UNDP empowers communities through local solution, local leadership and local engagement.
EN https://t.co/I07h20MzRP
FR https://t.co/T3Scj663JV

#PVEDay

[Bhasker Kafle @Bhasker1]

Happening now: Roundtable consultation on climate risks and intersectionalities in the HKH region being held in Delhi today with the experts on climate related risk and vulnerabilities. #climatesecurity @UNDPasiapac @icimod @IGES_EN @CEEWIndia @TomoSeriUNDP @CatherineWong01

[Bhasker Kafle @Bhasker1]

Happy New Year 2025! All the best wishes everyone!