Motion: World Day Against Trafficking in Humans

World Day Against Trafficking in Humans

Lodged by Mary Fee Standard Motion 20 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that 30 July 2020 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which is an annual event that seeks to raise awareness of human trafficking; notes that the focus for this year is on the first responders to trafficking who work in a variety of sectors; understands that they work to identify, support, counsel and seek justice for victims and to challenge impunity of the traffickers; acknowledges that their roles have become more essential than ever during the COVID-19 crisis, where their ability to work has been made even more difficult by restrictions put in place; recognises that trafficking is one of the worst global human rights violations; notes that people are trafficked for a number of different reasons, including sexual exploitation, forced labour and slavery; understands that women and girls make up 72% of all victims; realises that the share of people trafficked in their own country has doubled to 58% in recent years; commends the work of all first responders in tackling human trafficking, and endeavours to continue to do all it can to promote and protect the rights of people who have become victims of trafficking and to raise more awareness of victims..

Supporters (20)