Human trafficking is a vicious crime that violates the human rights of its victims. But over time and with appropriate support, many victims survive their ordeal and are prepared to speak out and take action to prevent this crime and ensure victims get the help they need to rebuild their lives.
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
Human trafficking is a vicious crime that violates the human rights of its victims. But over time and with appropriate support, many victims survive their ordeal and are prepared to speak out and take action to prevent this crime and ensure victims get the help they need to rebuild their lives.
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
Human trafficking is a vicious crime that violates the human rights of its victims. But over time and with appropriate support, many victims survive their ordeal and are prepared to speak out and take action to prevent this crime and ensure victims get the help they need to rebuild their lives.
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Migrant Smuggling is the facilitation, for financial or other material gain, of irregular entry into a country where the migrant is not a national or resident. The criminals behind this highly profitable business seize the opportunity created by the need or desire of people to escape not just poverty and lack of employment opportunities but also natural disaster, conflict or persecution. |
Human trafficking and migrant smuggling are global and widespread crimes that use men, women and children for profit. The organized networks or individuals behind these lucrative crimes take advantage of people who are vulnerable, desperate or simply seeking a better life. UNODC strives for the eradication of these crimes through the dismantling of the criminal enterprises that trade in people and the conviction of the main preparators. Ultimately, our work safeguards people from the abuse, neglect, exploitation or even death that is associated with these crimes.
News and Events - Anti-Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Unit
Human trafficking is a vicious crime that violates the human rights of its victims. But over time and with appropriate support, many victims survive their ordeal and are prepared to speak out and take action to prevent this crime and ensure victims get the help they need to rebuild their lives.
