Each year the United Nations sponsors an event centered around human trafficking – both sex trafficking and labor trafficking. This year’s event will focus on listening to those who are survivors of trafficking. Learning from their experiences, hopefully the world can better combat this atrocity.
Victims will be giving their stories
During this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons “Victims’ Voices Lead the Way” throughout the campaign. You will be introduced to the stories of survivors who are key actors in the fight against human trafficking. Survivors play a crucial role in establishing effective measures to prevent this crime, identify and rescue victims and support them on their road to rehabilitation.
Many victims of human trafficking have experienced ignorance or misunderstanding in their attempts to get help. They have had traumatic post-rescue experiences during identification interviews and legal proceedings. Some have faced revictimization and punishment for crimes they were forced to commit by their traffickers. Others have been subjected to stigmatization or received inadequate support.
Learning from victims’ experiences and turning their suggestions into concrete actions will lead to a more victim-centred and effective approach in combating human trafficking. Victims’ Voices Lead the Way – let’s follow their lead! www.endht.org
Events for the day can be found on http://unodc.org/en/end
ht/index.html starting July 30 at 10:30 EST and will be totally virtual. Tune in if you can find the time.
