Organ Trafficking in Bangladesh and the Role of the International Community

Abstract: This thesis highlights the issue of organ trafficking in Bangladesh and focuses on the role of the international organizations in combatting organ trafficking. The objective of this paper is to provide a deeper understanding of the role of the UN and international organizations.  This thesis draws information for sources such as the United Nations (UN) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to examen organ trafficking. Organ trafficking leads to human rights abuses and health consequences faced by victims. The consequences of organ trafficking impact the healthcare systems, ethics in transplantation and community trust. (WHO, 2019). It requires strengthening of legal frameworks, enhancing law enforcement, promotion of international collaboration to address organ trafficking. (UNODC 2020) This study contributes to the existing literature by combining information from reputable sources, and highlight the need efforts by local authorities, international organizations, and the civil society to combat organ trafficking and protect vulnerable people from this trade.