The smuggling of migrants affects all regions of the world and is often facilitated by organized criminal groups. Smuggling routes, from their points of origin to their destinations, often combine land, sea, and air segments, and are rarely limited to a single mode of transport.
The groups involved in this crime pose a risk not only to the countries affected by their criminal activities, but also to the safety of the people they smuggle, who are often exposed to mistreatment and abuse during their journey.
To mark this year's International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the United Nations Network on Migration calls on Member States to step up efforts to combat racism and racial discrimination in the context of migration governance.
Racism, xenophobia and intersecting forms of discrimination have harmful consequences for migrants and diasporas, who may already find themselves in precarious situations, particularly migrant women and girls, and have profound effects on communities.
GLO.ACT holds third workshop on leadership and management for its Women's Network members
Women are powerful and efficient, often playing a key role in the fight against human trafficking and migrant smuggling around the world.
At the same time, and despite advances in gender equality, women continue to face obstacles when it comes to having a voice in the local, regional, and international sphere.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, we invited five women to reflect on their work in the criminal justice and law enforcement sector. Below, they share their experiences and critical perspectives.
UNODC assists the Federal Investigation Agency in improving the agency's national helpline
For International Migrants Day, 18 December 2023, UNODC has recorded several successful results of its action to effectively combat criminal networks involved in migrant smuggling.