The third Constructive Dialogue on Trafficking in Persons with relevant stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations, was convened on Wednesday, 10 July 2024, following the 14th meeting of the Working Group on Trafficking in Persons, in accordance with paragraph 53 of the Procedures and rules for the functioning of the UNTOC review mechanism.
The meeting was held in English from 10:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 18:00 (CEST, Vienna time) in a hybrid mode, with in-person participation at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) - Boardroom D and online (via Microsoft Teams).
The link for participants joining remotely will be shared with registered participants shortly before the event.
Registered participants from States parties and signatories, non-signatories, entities and intergovernmental organizations attending the working group are also invited to participate to the constructive dialogue, in accordance with paragraph 53 of the Procedures and rules for the functioning of the UNTOC review mechanism.
Programme for the 2024 Constructive Dialogue on the UNTOC review process following the conclusion of the 14th meeting of the Working Group on Trafficking in Persons - Available here (English)
Please see here further guidance for in-person participation.
Please see here further guidance for remote participation.
For additional general information on the constructive dialogues, please consult UNODC’s Civil Society Unit page.
The Summary by the Chair of the Constructive Dialogue on the review process in accordance with paragraph 53 of the Procedures and rules for the functioning of the Mechanism for the Review of the Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and the Protocols thereto - Available here (English)
Background paper prepared by the Secretariat for the Working Groups on Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants 2024 - "Status of the functioning of the Mechanism for the Review of the Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto" (Arabic - Chinese - English - French - Russian - Spanish)
Agenda item 2 – Briefing on the developments and outcomes of the review process
Status of the UNTOC Review Mechanism - Secretariat presentation
Preparing and facilitating the engagement of non-governmental stakeholders in the implementation of UNTOC
Agenda item 3 - Spotlight on the 14th meeting of the Working Group on Trafficking in Persons
Panel 1: Trafficking in persons for the removal of organs and related conduct
The Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group (DICG), Dr. Sanjay Nagral
Coalition for Organ-Failure Solutions (COFS), Dr. Debra Budiani-Saberi
University of Liverpool, Mr. Sean Columb
Counter Human Trafficking Trust-East Africa (CHTEA), Mr. Mutuku Nguli
Korea Association for Ethical Organ Transplants, Ms. Song Kim
Panel 2: National issues and priorities concerning child trafficking
Footprint to Freedom, Mr. Godfrey Mpandikizi
Equality Now, Ms. Tsitsi Matekaire
One African Child Foundation for Creative Learning, Ms. Victoria Ibiwoye
Citizens Council for Security and Justice of Mexico City, Mr. José Salvador Guerrero Chiprés
Red Alert Task Force, Ms. Jane Lasonder
Written contributions are published as received
