Guwahati, Aug. 7 -- The quest for a more just and empathetic society took center stage in Guwahati as the 2nd International Conference on Global Criminology and Victimology 2025 commenced its proceedings.

The event, hosted at Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University on Thursday, is a collaborative effort by the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, in partnership with the Critical Criminology Network of the British Society of Criminology and the Think Justice Foundation, and in association with the World Society of Victimology.

The ceremony was moderated by Nandarani Choudhury, Assistant Registrar (Academic), who initiated the proceedings with a warm welcome and introduction of the dignitaries on the dais.

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