New rights-based technical cooperation tools to support implementation of the Smuggling of Migrants Protocol presented during CCPCJ side event
Migrant smuggling is a global and profitable crime with a high demand and a low risk of detection and punishment for the criminals involved.
Smugglers conduct their activities with little or no regard for the safety and dignity of the people they illegally transport over national borders.
Journeys are often long and dangerous and the conditions inhumane. Smuggled migrants constantly face threats of violence, abuse and even death.
The Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section of the United Nations Office and Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released its 2020 Annual Report, which highlights the main achievements of the Section during a year of challenges and anniversaries.
Despite the global restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19, crime prevention and criminal justice experts were able to support over 50 countries in their efforts to counter human trafficking and migrant smuggling and train around 2,500 people who prevent and prosecute cases of these crimes.
The Report also shares details of new studies to be published in 2021 and details on upcoming UN events that will focus on the topics of human trafficking and migrant smuggling.
UNODC holds second webinar on leadership and management skills for members of the GLO.ACT Women's Network
GLO.ACT launches webinar series on leadership and management skills for members of the Women's Network of Gender Champions against Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling