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Holy See Calls for Global Crime Cooperation
Holy See urges international action to protect human dignity against transnational crime networks.
In brief
Holy See urges international action to protect human dignity against transnational crime networks. The Holy See calls for stronger international cooperation to combat transnational organized crime by prioritizing human dignity, rule of law, and child protection. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Holy See Calls for International Cooperation
The Holy See has called for stronger international cooperation to combat transnational organised crime, stressing the need to protect human dignity, uphold the rule of law and safeguard children and other vulnerable people.
Archbishop Cruz Serrano's Address
Speaking on Wednesday, 14 October, in Washington, D.C., at the Fifth Meeting of National Authorities on Transnational Organised Crime, Archbishop Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano outlined three priorities for addressing the threat.
Human Dignity at Centre of Security
The first priority is to ensure that the human person remains at the centre of every security strategy, conducted within the rule of law and with respect for fundamental rights.
International Cooperation and Financial Flows
The second priority is effective and solidarity-based international cooperation to combat illicit financial flows that enable criminal organisations to sustain activities through corruption and weakened institutions.
Protecting Minors Digitally
Archbishop Cruz Serrano warned that digital technology creates new opportunities for criminal organisations to exploit minors through cyberbullying, grooming, coercion, and child sexual abuse material.
Building Lasting Partnerships
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer expressed hope that the meeting would strengthen cooperation and partnerships among States and society actors to promote lasting responses to transnational organised crime.
In short
The Holy See calls for stronger international cooperation to combat transnational organized crime by prioritizing human dignity, rule of law, and child protection.
