The third Constructive Dialogue on the Smuggling of Migrants with relevant stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations, was convened on Monday, 15 July 2024, following the 11th meeting of the Working Group on the Smuggling of Migrants, in accordance with paragraph 53 of the Procedures and rules for the functioning of the UNTOC review mechanism.
The meeting was held in English from 10:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 18:00 (CEST, Vienna time) in a hybrid mode, with in-person participation at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) - Boardroom D and online (via Microsoft Teams).
The link for participants joining remotely will be shared with registered participants shortly before the event.
Registered participants from States parties and signatories, non-signatories, entities and intergovernmental organizations attending the working group are also invited to participate to the constructive dialogue, in accordance with paragraph 53 of the Procedures and rules for the functioning of the UNTOC review mechanism.
Programme for the 2024 Constructive Dialogue on the UNTOC review process following the conclusion of the 11th meeting of the Working Group on the Smuggling of Migrants - Available here (English)
Please see here further guidance for in-person participation.
Please see here further guidance for remote participation.
For additional general information on the constructive dialogues, please consult UNODC’s Civil Society Unit page.
The Summary by the Co-Chairs of the Constructive Dialogue on the review process in accordance with paragraph 53 of the Procedures and rules for the functioning of the Mechanism for the Review of the Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and the Protocols thereto - Available here (English)
Background paper prepared by the Secretariat for the Working Groups on Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants 2024 - "Status of the functioning of the Mechanism for the Review of the Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto" (Arabic - Chinese - English - French - Russian - Spanish)
Background paper prepared by the Secretariat for the Working Group on the Smuggling of Migrants 2024 - "Preventing and combating the smuggling of migrants through international cooperation while addressing its root causes, in line with the provisions of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto." (Arabic - Chinese - English - French - Russian - Spanish)
Background paper prepared by the Secretariat for the Working Group on the Smuggling of Migrants 2024 - "Protection and assistance measures for smuggled migrants." (Arabic - Chinese - English - French - Russian - Spanish)
Agenda item 2 – Briefing on the developments and outcomes of the review process
Status of the UNTOC Review Mechanism - Secretariat presentation
Preparing and facilitating the engagement of non-governmental stakeholders in the implementation of UNTOC
Agenda item 3 – Spotlight on the 11th meeting of the Working Group on the Smuggling of Migrants
Panel 1: Preventing and combatting the smuggling of migrants through international cooperation while addressing its root causes, in line with the provisions of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto
Cairo University, Faculty of Economics and Political Science (FEPS), Ms. Hadeer Soliman
Fula Africa, Ms. Hope Gee Williams
Brazilian Association for the Defense of Women, Children and Youth (ASBRAD), Ms. Graziella Rocha
Women Working Group (WWG), Ms. Nukila Evanty
Panel 2: Protection and assistance measures for smuggled migrants
Casa Monarca, Humanitarian Aid for Migrants, A.B.P., Ms. Yessica Elizabeth Llanes García
The Women's Probono Initative, Mr. Titus Asiimwe
Written contributions are published as received