UNITED NATIONS
AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND THE TREATMENT OF OFFENDERS
NATIONS UNIES
INSTITUT AFRICAIN POUR LA PREVENTION DU CRIME ET LE TRAITEMENT DES DELINQUANTS
ESTABLISHED IN 1989
Welcome to UNAFRI's Anglophone Virtual Conferences! 🌐
We are delighted to introduce you to our series of virtual conferences dedicated to English-speaking participants across Africa and beyond. Hosted by the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI), these sessions focus on advancing peace, justice, and security through dialogue, policy development, and collaboration. Join us in building a safer, more just continent through shared knowledge and innovation.
Anglophone Conference C2-UNAFRI 2026
Trafficking in Persons for the Purpose of Organ Removal: Current Situation, Challenges and Prospects (Anglophone Session)
The United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) will host an Anglophone virtual conference addressing the growing concern of trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal and trafficking in human organs.
This conference is convened in response to United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime request for contributions pursuant to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 79/189 on strengthening international cooperation to prevent and combat these crimes.
The session will bring together experts, policymakers, and practitioners from Eastern and Southern Africa to examine:
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The current situation and emerging trends
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Key challenges in prevention, detection, and prosecution
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Opportunities for strengthened regional and international cooperation
Event Details
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Date: 21 May 2026
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Format: Virtual (Zoom)
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Region Focus: Eastern and Southern Africa
Registration
Participants are invited to register in advance using the link below:
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UNAFRI remains committed to supporting Member States in strengthening responses to transnational organized crime and advancing international cooperation in line with United Nations mandates.
