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International Day for the Prevention of and Fight Against All Forms of Transnational Organised Crime

Updated: Nov 16



Key Takeaways:

  • 15th November is recognised as the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organised Crime, established by the United Nations General Assembly in March 2024.

  • It highlights the broad range of transnational organised crimes such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, arms trafficking, cybercrime, and money laundering and emphasises the need for international cooperation, legal frameworks, and stronger national laws to combat these crimes

  • This day stresses the importance of global collaboration, robust legal frameworks, and enhanced national legislation to address and combat these crimes.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction

  • Origin of the Day

  • Significance

  • Conclusion

 

INTRODUCTION


This year marks the inaugural commemoration of the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight Against All Forms of Transnational Organised Crime, observed globally on 15th November. This day represents a significant step in the worldwide commitment to addressing and combating transnational organised crime in all its forms. It represents a fair chance to remind the public and states about the dangers associated with widespread transnational organised crime and the need to enhance action and efforts against it. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in March 2024, the day calls attention to international cooperation as criminal networks working across borders threaten areas of insecurity, from drug and human trafficking, cybercrime, and money laundering, to undermining security, health, and economic stability. Protecting the world's most vulnerable populations, enforcing legal frameworks, and contributing to an exchange of best practices between law enforcement services are emphasised. It is a reminder that it will only be when we, as a global collective, get rid of these networks and lead to building safer societies.

 

ORIGIN OF THE DAY


The United Nations General Assembly in March 2024 established the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organised Crime in view of rising trans-border crime group threats through Resolution 78/267. A Group of UN Member States:  Austria, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Peru, and Saudi Arabia brought forward the proposal for the day to be able to address the issues and build international cooperation toward ending dreadful crimes of drug trafficking, human trafficking, cybercrime, or money laundering. It requires more stringent laws, better coordination, and proper protections for the victims.



SIGNIFICANCE


This day focuses on a very broad range of transnational organised crimes, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, arms trafficking, cybercrime, and money laundering. This day stresses that countries take steps to break up organised criminal networks, share information, and coordinate law enforcement activities.


It focuses on strengthening legal frameworks and calls for more robust national legislation and machinery for international cooperation in fighting organised crime. There is an underscored call to protect the victims of organised crime including trafficked persons, migrant workers, and those victimised by criminal groups.


Many case studies illustrate how far-reaching the impact of transnational organised crime really is. For instance, the powerful Mexican drug cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, shows the intricate network and sophisticated tactics of such organisations. The involvement of the cartel in drug trafficking, money laundering and violence has devastating effects on both Mexico and the United States.


Another example is the Nigerian 419 Scam, which falls into the advanced cybercrime scam category. It takes place with schemes such as phishing and identity theft fraud. It has touched every continent on the globe to reap large financial losses. These cases highlight the extensive and pervasive influence of transnational organised crime, which operates beyond borders and impacts societies, economies, and security on a global scale.

 

CONCLUSION


The International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organised Crime has proven to be an occasion to highlight the degree of danger that these gangs present. It would be possible to have a safer world where justice can prevail. As it is said, "United we stand, divided we fall," and only through collective efforts can one hope to dismantle these transnational criminal organisations and protect one's communities.

 

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