Deepdives 
Human trafficking has become a major component of organized crime, significantly threatening global security, democracy, and human rights across the world. According to a joint statement released on the World Day against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, criminal networks primarily exploit women and children, often subjecting them to severe abuses.
These traffickers operate through well-organized criminal groups that enhance both the number of victims and the duration of their exploitation by employing violence. The Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons, which includes UN Women, emphasizes the urgent need to dismantle these networks that facilitate human exploitation.
Key Concerns Highlighted
- The vicious cycle between trafficking and organized crime undermines national and global security.
- It weakens governance and erodes the rule of law.
- It poses a significant threat to sustainable development worldwide.
Essential Actions to Break the Cycle
- Protect vulnerable populations from exploitation.
- Strengthen legal frameworks at the global level.
- Coordinate efforts to dismantle criminal structures enabling trafficking and abuse.
The focus remains on coordinated actions to disrupt and dismantle the criminal organizations behind human trafficking, ultimately safeguarding human rights and promoting global security.
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