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We are delighted to see our latest report, ‘Rural Crime: Serious, Organised, and International’, receive such an overwhelming response.   Our aim with this research is to bring much-needed attention to the dynamics of rural crime, shedding light on its increasingly serious nature. Through meticulous research and analysis, Dr Kate Tudor has uncovered the multifaceted challenges posed by rural crime, ranging from theft and vandalism to sophisticated criminal networks operating across borders.   The report is now available for free download on our new website, https://lnkd.in/d5Rjgsum   What do you think is the first step that needs to be taken in response to the research findings? #ruralcrime #crimereport #crimes #organisedcrime #organised #theft #criminals #crime #criminals #ruralcommunities #ruralareas #internationalcrime #research #report

RESCUE UPDATE: 39 People Rescued Throughout Asia Thirty-nine people were rescued from various types of trafficking across Asia. Our agents have been busy! In one nation, nine men and women were rescued from international labor trafficking. In Thailand, we worked with law enforcement to rescue eight women and children from sex exploitation. And in Nepal, another 27 people, two-thirds of them children, were rescued by our stalwart border agents. Join us in celebrating their freedom! #trafficking #latestnews #rescue #rescueupdate #freedom #humantraffickingawareness #endhumantrafficking #endchildtrafficking #onechildistoomany

Understanding the different types of human trafficking is the first step towards ending this global crime. Watch to learn more and join us in raising awareness to protect vulnerable individuals everywhere. @Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime UNODC #StopTraffikingMe #EndHumanTrafficking #Awareness #HumanRights

RESCUE UPDATE: 39 People Rescued Throughout Asia Thirty-nine people were rescued from various types of trafficking across Asia. Our agents have been busy! In one nation, nine men and women were rescued from international labor trafficking. In Thailand, we worked with law enforcement to rescue eight women and children from sex exploitation. And in Nepal, another 27 people, two-thirds of them children, were rescued by our stalwart border agents. Join us in celebrating their freedom! #trafficking #latestnews #rescue #rescueupdate #freedom #humantraffickingawareness #endhumantrafficking #endchildtrafficking #onechildistoomany

Last week, our Project Officer Valentina C. was invited back as a panellist for the online launch event of the Mekong-US Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue on Trafficking and Cyber-Enabled Crime Summary Report. The summary report provides an outline of discussions and recommendations that emerged from the policy dialogue earlier this year, attended by our Survivor Empowerment Officer, Abdus Salam, and Valentina. They both presented in sessions on cyber-enabled crime, highlighting the unprecedented rise of human trafficking for forced scam labour. In the summary launch event, Valentina further addressed the issue, delving into some recommendations for countering this crime. These include the need for improved digital literacy and capacity to use digital evidence in court, increased embassy intervention and understanding of forced criminality, along with enhanced cross-sector collaboration and information sharing in the region. The event also saw insightful discussion from fellow panellists and keynote speakers on the role of the media in countering human trafficking, wildlife trafficking, and the challenges of corruption in regard to such crimes. We would like to thank the The Stimson Center for coordinating the Partnership conferences and online events. Such instances bring together government institutions, private sector, media, NGOs, and civil society alike to generate affirmative action and policy change to combat  trafficking and forced scam labour. A warm thank you also goes to the fellow panellists and keynote speakers for their tireless contributions in countering all forms of trafficking. If you missed the summary discussion event you can watch it here: https://lnkd.in/eSPb3i5G The full summary report can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eJ5bdcyQ #countertrafficking #humantrafficking #scammingcompounds

🇲🇲 According to the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index, #Myanmar has the highest levels of criminality in the world and some of the lowest levels of resilience to organized crime. Three years on from the coup, this widening gap is a concerning development that needs to be scrutinised by the international community.

#EMPACTOPC “Organised property crime” was represented at the 3rd European Crime Prevention Conference #ECPC2024 in Tallinn, dedicated to preventing organised crime. The secretariat of EUCPN (European Crime Prevention Network) greatly organised sessions around current trends in Organised Crime phenomena at EU and global level: - Prevention by US DEA on drug consumption (#ONEPILLCANKILL) - Prevention on youth recruitment/criminal involvement in networks - Women's recruitment and involvement in organised crime (OSCE) - Disrupting organised crime activities through administrative approaches and the barrier model (https://lnkd.in/ghSjJidT) - Using the evidence-based approach for evaluation - The role of EU entities such as Europol, CEPOL, and EU networks - Preventing human trafficking for criminal exploitation - Local initiatives such as project Limits (#MILDECA 🇫🇷) … #OPC ‼️>> To learn more about EUCPN’s achievements, watch the video https://lnkd.in/gPueHmgU displayed at the 5th edition of the EU Focus Day on domestic burglary in June 2023. #EUCPN #EMPACT #OCLCO #DNPJ

The index reveals that South Africa grapples with more than one form of organised crime. These include human, arms, organ and drug trafficking, child labour, labour exploitation, domestic servitude and child brides. These forms of organised crime have created thriving criminal markets that are supported by the influence of criminal actors – responsible for years of state capture – and criminal networks that are highly interconnected.

In 2024, major court cases and crimefighting tactics are set to highlight how contradictory South Africa’s government is — with aspects of state corruption driving crime, and other parts of the state trying to fight it.