Netizens knock UNODC’s graphics on migrant smuggling

UNODC’s efforts to graphically explain the process of migrant smuggling has come under serious criticism from followers of the commission on X handle.

The UNODC Human Trafficking post reads:

“Have you ever wondered how smugglers operate?

This image explains the process of migrant smuggling
#MigrationWeek.”
(graphics attached)

The graphics drew flaks from Netizens, some of who asked UNODC to delete the post.

Below are some of the comments.

Maurice Stierl
@Mauricestierl

Please delete this, you are spreading misinformation.

Would be good to ask instead: “Have you ever wondered why people need to risk their lives to cross borders, use smugglers, and why safety isn’t guaranteed to protection seekers upon arrival?”

Dr Sarah Scuzzarrello
@SScuzzarello
This is misleading and incorrect. Incredibly unimpressive graphic by the UN that disregards of research evidence contextualising smuggling in wider processes of migration governance.

Federica Infantino
@Infantinofed
This is a highly inaccurate analysis of smuggling, its dynamics and its interdependency with border control. I suggest reading the work of @luigiachilli @_gesanchez #julien brachet (among others). And the just published book Global Human Smuggling.

Natasha Saunders
@NEGSaunders
Well this is a massive over-simplification of the process! And completely ignores the role of states preventing safe travel and forcing people into the hands of smugglers!

KesterR@Kolektiva.social
Do I have to quote your own webpage of the international legal definition of human trafficking back to you to compare against this piece of pro-donor-governments’ and effectively anti-refugees propaganda?