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On World Day against Trafficking in Persons, celebrated on July 30, UN Women and the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons issued a powerful joint statement. They highlighted the deep link between human trafficking and organized crime, revealing a serious threat to global security, democracy, governance, and human rights.
Traffickers mostly work within well-structured criminal networks. This organization helps them exploit more victims, often with greater violence and for longer periods. Women and children suffer the worst abuses in this brutal cycle. The statement calls for urgent global action to dismantle these criminal networks backing human trafficking.
Experts warn that trafficking and organized crime create a vicious cycle that:
- Weakens the rule of law
- Damages governance
- Hinders sustainable development worldwide
This interconnected crime not only threatens individual safety but also destabilizes entire nations. The joint message stresses the importance of:
- Strong international cooperation
- Firm strategies to protect vulnerable populations
- Upholding democratic values
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