Missing children are at an increased risk of human trafficking due to their vulnerability. Traffickers seek to exploit their lack of support systems & resources. In observation of International Missing Children’s Day, learn more about the ways that you can help fight child

It’s not okay that war and conflict offer hunting grounds for traffickers.

We must protect migrants and refugees from becoming victims of human trafficking.

#NotForSale

Traffickers rob children of their childhood.
35% of trafficking victims globally are children.

Cooperation between law enforcement and social services for the identification and protection of child victims of trafficking needs to be increased.

#EndHumanTrafficking

Difficult legal migration is a key factor motivating migrants to resort to smuggling, which is seen by some as an easier and cheaper alternative to legal migration.

Visit bit.ly/40rbP57 to learn how migrant smuggling is threatening the Sahel.

#DeadlyBusiness

Countries have committed to significantly reducing violence by 2030.

Interested in tracking your country's progress?

Explore the latest #GlobalGoals data on indicators related to drugs and crime: dataunodc.un.org/sdgs

Happy #WorldFootballDay !⚽️

Football is more than just a game; it's a symbol of global unity, advocating for peace and fair play.

UNODC works tirelessly to safeguard the integrity of the game by combating corruption and crime in sports.
#SaveSport #UnitedAgainstCorruption

Conflict increases the risk for human trafficking as

⛓️ forced labour
🚸 child trafficking
👤 sexual exploitation

Learn about our work to #EndHumanTrafficking in conflict situations 👉 bit.ly/3L4Fc5n

Corruption fuels smuggling.

UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific research shows that 1 in 4 smuggled people surveyed bribed officials with gifts, money or favours in exchange for a service.

More: bit.ly/3VzpdVj

.UN Office on Drugs & Crime intensifies its global efforts to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling.

Visit bit.ly/UNODC_Action to learn more about our new action.

#NotForSale #DeadlyBusiness

Children are #NotForSale

Period.

🔗 bit.ly/UN_HTMSS

¿Quieres contribuir a la lucha contra la #TrataDePersonas , el #TráficoIlícitoDeMigrantes y otras formas de explotación?

Sigue a UNODC en español en LinkedIn y conoce más sobre nuestra misión de proteger los derechos humanos y combatir la criminalidad 👉bit.ly/LinkedInUNODCe…

Migrant smuggling is a global & lucrative crime.

There’s a high demand for smuggling services & a low risk of detection for the criminals involved.

To really #StopSmugglers , we need to make better decisions regarding who to investigate & charge.

🔗 bit.ly/3tbBNyd

Did you know that climate change and crimes that affect the environment can influence human trafficking and migrant smuggling?

Click here to learn more 👉 bit.ly/3TuDEFL

2023 was the deadliest year on record for migrants and refugees.

More than 8,000 people died along migration routes globally – a 20% increase from the previous year.

Read about our work with EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 to end migrant smuggling ⤵️
unodc.org/unodc/en/news/…

Thousands of migrants embark on long journeys across the world in search of a better life.

As legal migration options are limited, many resort to the services provided by smuggling networks.

Migrant smuggling is a #DeadlyBusiness

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It’s not okay that the number of detected victims of human trafficking, globally, has fallen for the first time in 20 years.

We must do better by ensuring justice for victims.

#NotForSale

🔗 bit.ly/UN_HTMSS

The Tapajós River runs 840 kilometers through the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, cutting through small-scale gold mining sites.

Around 40% of all gold miners in the region may be victims of human trafficking for forced labour.

Read their stories ⤵️
unodc.org/unodc/en/front…

Our 2023 annual report is out!

We work with countries and communities around the world to find common solutions to eradicate human trafficking and migrant smuggling.

Visit bit.ly/HTMSS23 to learn more.

Migrants often have to cross jungles, seas and deserts to reach their destination.

Wild animals live along these routes.

Smugglers know it!

#DeadlyBusiness

As #CCPCJ33 concludes, let's acknowledge the strategies and partnerships that will transform criminal justice and crime prevention commitments into impactful changes for safer communities worldwide!