UN Human Trafficking & Migrant Smuggling

It’s not okay that human trafficking still exists in every corner of the world. We must do better to combat it! Humans are #NotForSale 🔗 bit.ly/UN_HTMSS

Latin America and the Caribbean is among the regions most affected by organized crime. Including human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Here are seven facts to help you better understand the situation in the region ➡️ bit.ly/4daOii2

Victims of human trafficking can be of any age, any gender and from anywhere in the world. Anyone can be a victim of this crime! Survivors must lead the fight to #EndHumanTrafficking!

At Eastern University in Dhaka, a new generation of law students is stepping up to tackle human trafficking and migrant smuggling. With UNODC support, the university has launched a specialized Master's programme. Now completed by 200 graduates. 🔗bit.ly/3OA8RL2

Migrant smuggling is a transnational and highly lucrative crime. Most people are smuggled within or across regions, while some are smuggled across entire continents. Here are 5 key facts to help you better understand this #DeadlyBusiness 👉 bit.ly/4debmv5

Sexual violence is a tragic and widespread reality along migrant smuggling routes. The Darien Gap, the Sahara Desert, and the Mediterranean Sea are major hotspots for these abuses. Female migrants are more affected than men, facing much higher risks: bit.ly/4uHkm2J

Migrant smugglers are stepping up their game — becoming more organized and professional. Strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors is essential to effectively prevent and combat this growing crime. #DeadlyBusiness

Sexual exploitation Forced labour Organ removal Corruption hides in every form of human trafficking. Let’s expose corruption and protect victims. 👉 bit.ly/TIP_CO

Human trafficking cases in Panama have declined, but so has the ability to prosecute and convict traffickers. A new law introduced key improvements to change that. A vital step forward to #EndHumanTrafficking! Read more ➡️ bit.ly/49Ito7x

Children trafficking is a form of violence against children and a serious crime. What needs to be done to #EndHumanTrafficking? Click here 👉 bit.ly/4eztemm

Press release: New Director-General of @UN Office at #Vienna and Executive Director of UN Office on Drugs and Crime @UNODC takes office - more : unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressr…

Montenegro has introduced new guidelines to ensure fair compensation for victims of human trafficking, with UNODC support. Compensation helps survivors rebuild their lives. Justice must lead to recovery and to #EndHumanTrafficking. 🔗 bit.ly/3P9RIbA

More than 170,000 transplants are performed annually worldwide. But not all organs are donated voluntarily—some are the result of human trafficking. We shed light on what is known and unknown about this hidden crime 👉 bit.ly/4dwpyAJ

More than one third of human trafficking victims globally are children. Children don't have a price tag. Children are #NotForSale!

“My brother disappeared.” At just 18, Zana’s brother left Iraq dreaming of a better life. Instead, he fell victim to smugglers and vanished. In 2023, nearly 8,600 lives were lost on irregular routes. Read more: bit.ly/4neDEtQ

New release! As global migration continues to surge, so does the shadow economy of migrant smuggling. @UNODC's new legislative tools help countries strengthen laws against this #DeadlyBusiness. More 👉 bit.ly/4trPG4p

North Macedonia is facing an increase in child trafficking. 70% of child victims are recruited by family members or acquaintances. We support the country to improve its capacity to #EndHumanTrafficking.

The UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking is looking for new board members! Candidates with experience in victim protection, human rights, migration, criminal justice, and access to services are welcome to apply. For more information, visit 👉 tinyurl.com/3uscnsu8

In 2025, we ✔️ supported 55 countries ✔️ 230 investigations ✔️ 109 victims identified and assisted ✔️ 3,257 officials trained Visit bit.ly/HTMSS25 to learn more.

Human trafficking survivors have endured unimaginable harm and hardship. Their journeys reveal strength, resilience and wisdom. Watch a conversation with survivor leaders Frey A Worku and Laurent Ziegler ➡️ bit.ly/4t2LqZ6

Open-source intelligence helps investigators disrupt human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Even with just a few fragments of information, they can reconstruct crime patterns and identify those involved. Learn more: bit.ly/4vSITmR