Transnational organized crime is one of the most complex threats facing countries today.

Transnational organized crime  destroys lives and livelihoods, at an enormous cost to people and planet.

To achieve peace, justice and resilience, the world must unite to #StopOrganizedCrime.


Transnational organized crime is one of the most complex threats facing countries today.
It fuels violence, terrorism and corruption, exploits people and resources, and undermines safety, justice and opportunity everywhere. It destroys lives and livelihoods, at an enormous cost to people and planet.

To achieve peace, justice, and resilience, the world must unite to #StopOrganizedCrime.


The staggering profits of organized crime come at an immense human cost.
Lives lost. Communities broken. Futures stolen.

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 let’s #StopOrganizedCrime



Transnational organized crime is evolving fast and technology is changing how it operates.

Criminal groups now use AI, deepfakes and voice cloning to deceive and exploit, while targeting children in online spaces like social media and gaming platforms.

The UN is working to #StopOrganizedCrime and make the digital world safer for everyone.

Illicit financial flows from organized crime drain essential resources from development.
They weaken governance, distort trade and deepen inequality, undermining the systems meant to protect people and support progress.

Together we must act to #StopOrganizedCrime.

To #StopOrganizedCrime, isolated action is not enough.

We need prevention
Early detection
Protection
Accountability
Repatriation
Cooperation that crosses every border.

Together, we can dismantle networks that profit from exploitation and build systems that protect people.

From small communities to cities, from the high seas to financial capitals and warzones, criminal groups operate in all environments.

No country is beyond their reach.

Everywhere it goes, organized crime leaves a trail of violence, instability and loss. #StopOrganizedCrime

Across every region, transnational organized crime is diversifying & intensifying, driving violence & deepening insecurity.

The cost?

Lives cut short
Children trafficked
Resources plundered
Forests lost
Histories erased
Trust broken
& more.
Together we must #StopOrganizedCrime

Peace. Development. Human rights.

Organized crime threatens them, every day, everywhere.

Transnational organized crime knows no borders.
It’s driven by profit but paid for in human lives, trust and opportunity.

Across the world, the UN is helping countries #StopOrganizedCrime.

By strengthening laws & institutions.
Training law enforcement.
Advancing research & policy.
Supporting investigations & prosecution.
Protecting victims.

These efforts are turning commitments into real impact.

From policy to impact, the UN works on every front to counter organized crime.

Because to #StopOrganizedCrime, collective action is required — across governments, institutions & sectors.

The UN helps countries share intelligence, strengthen laws and dismantle criminal networks.

Fighting organized crime goes beyond law enforcement.

It means providing jobs and education for young people, protecting human rights & building economies that leave no one behind.

Stability, security and peace make societies more resilient against crime.


To #StopOrganizedCrime, we must address the conditions that allow it to grow: inequality, instability and weak governance.

By investing in justice, education and the rule of law, we can build societies that are more resilient against crime.

That means strong economies, equal opportunities, and institutions that protect rights, deliver justice and sustain peace.



How does the UN help countries fight organized crime?

Through three powerful tools: the UN Conventions against Transnational Organized Crime, Corruption and Cybercrime.

It sets common rules, builds cooperation and helps countries dismantle criminal networks.



How does the UN help countries fight organized crime and corruption?

Through a constellation of powerful tools, including the UN Conventions against Transnational Organized Crime and its Optional Protocols, Corruption and Cybercrime.

These global agreements set shared laws and standards, helping countries dismantle criminal networks, recover stolen assets and strengthen justice systems.


Organized crime and corruption are intertwined.

The consequences include weakened economies, declining democracy and widespread insecurity.

Strong int’l cooperation is vital to dismantle crime networks and ensure public resources are managed transparently.



Organized crime disproportionately impacts women and girls.

61% of trafficking victims are women, and girls make up nearly a quarter of all detected victims.

To #StopOrganizedCrime we must ensure prevention and response efforts address the unique risks women and girls face.