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Human trafficking has become a central part of organized crime, posing a serious threat to global security, democracy, governance, and human rights. Most traffickers operate within complex criminal networks, enabling them to exploit more victims over longer periods with increased violence. Women and children suffer the most severe abuses.
On July 30, the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons, including UN Women, released a joint statement calling for stronger action against these criminal networks behind human exploitation.
Link Between Organized Crime and Human Trafficking
The joint statement emphasizes the dangerous cycle between human trafficking and organized crime, which:
- Threatens national and global security
- Weakens governance and erodes the rule of law
- Undermines democracy
- Hampers sustainable development
To address this critical issue, coordinated global efforts are required to dismantle these networks and protect vulnerable populations from exploitation.
Urgent Measures and Calls to Action
Recognizing the plight of victims—especially women and children—urgent measures must be taken to:
- Break the cycle of human trafficking and organized crime
- Promote human rights and global security
- Strengthen policies and international cooperation
- Combat trafficking effectively
The joint statement urges governments and international agencies to enhance their collaboration and policy frameworks to successfully tackle the issue.
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