Current Context : Recently Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2024 has been released.
Released By: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Relevant Data :
- In 2022, known victims of trafficking rose by 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels (2019).
- Women and girls made up 61%of victims globally, emphasizing the gendered nature of trafficking.
Impact of the Pandemic:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted anti-trafficking measures, leading to vulnerabilities in identification and protection efforts.
About UNODC:
- Established: 1997.
- Role: Leads global initiatives against illicit drugs, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism.
- Headquarters: Vienna, Austria.