The staggering profits of organized crime come at an immense human cost.

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Transnational organized crime fuels violence and exploitation, draining resources, destroying trust and undermining justice everywhere.

No one should bear the burden of organized crime. Not in conflict. Not in crisis. Not in poverty. Not ever.

It’s time to stop the profit from harm. Together with the United Nations, let’s Stop Organized Crime

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