Committing working to respond better to trafficking

THE family and sexual violence action committee (FSVAC) says it is working with partners to align policies and practices to respond better to “trafficking in persons” cases in the country.
This follows the release of a report on trafficking of persons produced by United States government.
The report explains how the conditions created by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has increased the number of people vulnerable to human trafficking and interrupted existing and planned anti-trafficking interventions.
It shares examples of leadership, resilience and adaptability across the anti-trafficking community – from international organisations to local non-government organisations, governments and leaders.
The FSVAC is pushing to sustain collaboration among governments, civil society organisations, private sector leaders, survivors and other anti-trafficking actors to adjust and respond aptly to overcome these challenges.
The report stated that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented repercussions for human rights and economic development globally, including human trafficking.
The FSVAC, in its efforts to amplify voices and strengthen responses against human trafficking, held a webinar on Tuesday.
The event provided an insight into government and civil society’s response to address this rising crime in line with the 2021 theme for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30.
FSVAC national coordinator Marcia Kalinoe said survivors were key actors in the fight against human trafficking.