National Committee

The National Committee refers to a group of individuals or organizations that come together for a specific purpose or cause on a national level. This committee can be created by the government, private sector, or civil society organizations, and can have various roles such as providing guidance, oversight, or recommendations. National committees can focus on a range of issues such as human rights, public health, or education. Their purpose is to provide a platform for collaboration and collective action, and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas. The National Committee can play an important role in addressing complex challenges and promoting positive change at the national level.

UNODC Unites Continents to Combat Migrant Smuggling
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UNODC Unites Continents to Combat Migrant Smuggling

Dubai, 1 April 2022. Every year, criminal networks smuggle thousands of migrants using long and dangerous transcontinental routes. Migrants from South Asia are smuggled into Gulf and West African countries, which are often used as “transit hubs”, before reaching South America or the Mediterranean shores. From South America, criminals use various routes through Central America…

UNODC Expertise Supports Senegal to Prevent and Investigate Human Trafficking Cases
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UNODC Expertise Supports Senegal to Prevent and Investigate Human Trafficking Cases

Dakar (Senegal), 31 March 2022 – The picturesque island of Gorée off the west coast of Africa is a popular tourist destination.  It is also a stark reminder of the continent’s tragic past during the Atlantic slave trade. Behind the elegant houses of former slave traders stands the ‘House of Slaves’, where men, women and…