Global Alarm: How Human Trafficking Fuels Organized Crime Threatening Democracy and Security
Deepdives 
On World Day against Trafficking in Persons, July 30, UN Women and the Inter-Agency Coordination Group issued a joint statement emphasizing the critical relationship between human trafficking and organized crime.
Human trafficking has become a fundamental component of criminal networks globally, posing a severe threat to:
- Global security
- Democracy
- Governance
- Human rights
These criminal networks exploit vulnerable victims, especially women and children, employing violence and control for extended periods. The statement highlights a damaging cycle in which human trafficking and organized crime reinforce each other.
This cycle adversely impacts nations by:
- Jeopardizing national and global security
- Weakening governance systems
- Eroding the rule of law
- Threatening sustainable development
The joint call urges governments and organizations to take decisive action against the criminal groups orchestrating human trafficking. Combating these networks is essential to:
- Protect vulnerable populations
- Safeguard democratic values
- Uphold human rights on a global scale
Stay tuned for Deep Dives for the latest updates on this critical global issue.
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