Law Enforcement

Law enforcement groups, issues, and resources related to human trafficking.

Freedom in Disasters launches first-of-its-kind Resource Hub containing UN-related resources

ByEyes on Trafficking News November 11, 2021September 25, 2022

Our Resource Hub is drawing Counter Human Trafficking in Disasters information from a custom-built repository which was designed to facilitate knowledge exchange to support vulnerable children, woman, and men in times of need. After identifying and collating key resources for over a year, we are very proud to confirm that the International Organization for Migration…

New Project to Counter Migrant Smuggling

ByEyes on Trafficking News November 2, 2021January 2, 2023

Vienna (Austria) 2 November 2021 – A two-year project to combat organized crime groups that smuggle migrants over multiple continents to North America is underway in thirteen countries. The STARSOM initiative will support States along the main smuggling routes to work together to respond to migrant smuggling while protecting the lives and upholding the rights…

Traffickers abusing online technology, UN crime prevention agency warns

ByEyes on Trafficking News October 30, 2021September 24, 2023

Research conducted by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows how victims are being targeted and recruited via social media and online dating platforms, where personal information and details of people’s locations are readily available.

Freedom in Disasters joins the Worldwide Directory of Modern Slavery Organisations

ByEyes on Trafficking News October 14, 2021September 21, 2022

The Directory is a collaboration between Polaris, the Freedom Fund, and the Walk Free Foundation. It enables service providers, law enforcement, policy makers, and advocates to both identify modern slavery organisations in specific countries and determine what services are or are not provided. Mapping verified organisations internationally also enables the Directory to highlight regions and…

The Role of Technology in Human Trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News October 14, 2021March 12, 2023

Vienna (Austria) 14 October 2021 – Human traffickers who trick people with fake job offers and promises and then exploit them for profit are taking advantage of online technologies for every step of their criminal activities. Research conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows how victims are being targeted and recruited…

Lighthouse Update

ByEyes on Trafficking News September 29, 2021September 16, 2022

With schools reopening, pumpkin spice products lining the shelves, and (slightly) cooler weather on the horizon, autumn is upon us in Texas! We hope you are enjoying the start to fall as much as we are. As we head into the fall, we wanted to provide you with an update on Lighthouse. I am proud…

Main Drivers of Human Trafficking in Brazil

ByEyes on Trafficking News September 16, 2021March 12, 2023

Brasília (Brazil) 16 September 2021 A new UNODC report on human trafficking trends in Brazil highlights how socio-economic vulnerability and the lack of decent employment opportunities are leading people into the hands of criminal networks who exploit them for profit. The publication, “National Report on Trafficking in Persons 2017-2020”, brings together knowledge and expertise from…

First Person: Human trafficking, migrant smuggling, still significant threats in Asia

ByEyes on Trafficking News September 11, 2021September 25, 2022

Martin Reeve is a Regional Adviser for GLO.ACT a joint European Union-UNODC programme which focuses on Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. He spoke to UN News from his base in Baghdad, the Iraqi capital.

Human trafficking: UN chief calls for action as COVID leaves ‘many millions’ more vulnerable

ByEyes on Trafficking News July 29, 2021September 21, 2022

Highlighting how the COVID pandemic has pushed as many as 124 million more people into extreme poverty, the UN chief insisted that “many millions” have been left vulnerable to the scourge.

Iraqi Anti-Crime Officials Strengthen Cooperation with UNODC and Austrian Police

ByEyes on Trafficking News July 21, 2021January 3, 2023

Vienna (Austria), 21 July 2021 – Senior Iraqi police officers have arrived in Austria to meet with experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to exchange expertise and discuss ways to cooperate closer to tackle the crimes of human trafficking and migrant smuggling. During the one-week visit, the officials will also…

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