World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

  Share, like and comment on the social media messages for the World Day #EndHumanTrafficking Donate to the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking , which provides on-the-ground assistance and protection to victims of trafficking. Join the Blue Heart Community or see more ideas on how to support the campaign . This animated video focuses on the issue of human trafficking and is part of a teaching guide developed by UNODC’s Education for Justice initiative. It is to be used in schools in conjuction with the teaching guid

In order to detect trafficking in persons in its various forms and identify victims , the role of a wider range of stakeholders needs to be recognized. This would contribute to supporting the efforts of criminal Justice practitioners in addressing the crime and support in bringing assistance and providing protection to victims. In light of the growing trend of trafficking for forced labour, national authorities should provide labour inspectors and social workers with the tools and indicators to integrate trafficking as a serious threat to workers and refer suspicious cases to the appropriate services.  Civil society organizations, NGOs and communities usually have privileged access to the population, especially the most vulnerable, and can play a pivotal role in building relationships with trafficking victims to support their difficult and often non-linear journey's out of trafficking.  National authorities should protect and support their role, and put in place safeguards for...