Returning Afghans face growing risk of trafficking as crises deepen

UN warns crises in Afghanistan increase human trafficking risks

KABUL (Pajhwok): The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have warned that ongoing crises in Afghanistan

Returning Afghans face growing risk of trafficking as crises deepen

Afghans returning from neighbouring countries are facing growing risks of human trafficking and exploitation as overlapping humanitarian and economic crises leave many struggling to survive, the UN warned on Thursday.

UN Calls for Stronger Action to Counter Growing Human Trafficking Risks in Afghanistan

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have called for stronger action to address growing risks of human trafficking in Afghanistan, warning that overlapping crises have increased people's vulnerability to exploitation. The post UN Calls for Stronger Action to Counter Growing Human Trafficking Risks in Afghanistan appeared first on KabulNow.

UN: Afghanistan's crises increase risk of human trafficking

The United Nations warned on Thursday that Afghanistan’s deepening humanitarian and economic crises are increasing the risk of human trafficking, as forced returns from neighboring countries and shrinking livelihoods leave many Afghans vulnerable to exploitation. In a joint statement marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said t…

UNODC, IOM Warn of Rising Human Trafficking Risks in Afghanistan

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have warned that Afghans returning from Iran and Pakistan face increased risks of human trafficking, forced labour and other forms of exploitation. In a joint statement marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on Thursday, July 30, the two agencies said many returnees are arriving in communities already struggling with poverty, lim…

UN warns worsening crises are increasing human trafficking risks in Afghanistan

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have warned that Afghanistan’s worsening humanitarian and economic crises are increasing the risk of human trafficking, calling for stronger national and regional action to protect vulnerable people. In a joint statement marking the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the agencies said mass returns of Afghans from neighboring countri…