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.