Organized crime propels mass displacement globally, UN expert reports

Organized crime propels mass displacement globally, UN expert reports

A UN expert reported Tuesday to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that organized criminal activity has displaced at least 1.2 million people globally in 2024, creating a neglected humanitarian crisis with profound legal implications. Special Rapporteur Paula Gaviria Betancur outlined how organized crime, which includes trafficking, extortion, and territorial control by armed groups, now functions as a primary displacement driver, particularl…

As Forced Displacement Reaches Record Highs Globally, Mozambique Sets an Example of Solidarity - Mozambique

News and Press Release in English on Mozambique about Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 Jun 2025 by Govt. Mozambique and UNHCR