The inaugural UN International Day to Combat Transnational Organized Crime was observed on 15 November 2024.
Important Days
The first-ever United Nations (UN)'s International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) was observed across the globe on 15th November to raise awareness about the dangers of various types of transnational organized crime and to strengthen global collaboration to address them.
- In March 2024, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 78/267 designated 15th November on each year as the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of TOC.
- It recognized that preventing and combating transnational organized crime is essential for achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Main Points:- The theme of International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of TOC 2024 is "Organized crime steals, corrupts and kills. It's time we pull together to push back".
About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Executive Director(ED) : Ghada Waly
Headquarters : Vienna, Austria
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