The UN in Vienna unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by Belarus on combating human trafficking

The 33rd session UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice by consensus approved on May 17, 2024 the resolution initiated by Belarus “Combating human trafficking in conditions of rapid technological development”.
Belarus continues to actively promote the strengthening of international cooperation in combating human trafficking, which requires coordinated actions, both at the national and international levels.
The topic of the resolution proposed by Belarus is relevant, since rapid technological transformations are increasingly affecting all spheres of public life.
The resolution clearly demonstrates that the fight against human trafficking in the digital age is not a one-time measure, but a continuous process of updating, adjusting and introducing innovations.
The document notes the importance of intensifying cooperation in the context of a “technological arms race” to combat those who use digital tools for criminal purposes.
The resolution aims to unite the efforts of States, civil society and international organizations to effectively combat human trafficking in the digital age.
The resolution not only articulates the opportunities that digital technologies provide to criminals in carrying out their illegal activities, but also how such technologies can be used in the fight against human trafficking.
The resolution defines a number of practically oriented recommendations for States and other stakeholders in the fight against human trafficking.

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