Palermo Convention

The Palermo Convention, officially known as the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, is an international treaty adopted in 2000. It aims to combat organized crime that crosses national borders, such as human trafficking, drug smuggling, and arms trafficking. The convention provides a framework for countries to work together, strengthen laws, and enhance cooperation in prosecution and prevention efforts. It encourages countries to share information and develop strategies to tackle these serious crimes, ensuring a collective response to issues that affect multiple nations. In essence, it seeks to create a safer world by uniting countries against organized crime.