Global Warning: Human Trafficking Networks Threaten Security and Rights on World Day Against Trafficking
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On 30 July, the World Day against Trafficking in Persons highlights a grave global crisis. Human trafficking has become a key pillar of organized crime, threatening worldwide security, democracy, governance, and human rights.
Most traffickers belong to well-structured criminal networks that exploit victims for long periods with extreme violence. Women and children suffer the most severe abuses.
A joint statement by the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons, including UN Women, calls for urgent action targeting these criminal networks.
The Vicious Cycle Between Trafficking and Organized Crime
The connection between trafficking and organized crime forms a vicious cycle that:
- Weakens national security
- Damages governance
- Violates human rights
- Erodes the rule of law
- Undermines democracy
- Hampers sustainable development goals globally
Urgent Call to Action
Addressing this issue is vital to:
- Protect vulnerable populations
- Strengthen international stability
Stay tuned for Deep Dives for more latest updates on efforts to combat human trafficking and its impact on global security and human rights.
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