World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is celebrated annually on July 30, following a United Nations’ declaration on the need to raise awareness on the plight of trafficked victims across the world.
The theme of the 2020 commemoration is “Committed to the Cause, Working on the Front Line to End Human Trafficking,” which focuses on the efforts of first responders to the issue of trafficking.
“Even during the lockdown, victims who were Europe bound were rescued by first responders and brought to our command. “Other reasons why people get trafficked include ignorance, peer group influence, globalisation and even family pressures.
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