There’s been a call to criminalize human trafficking and for all countries to ratify the UN anti-trafficking Protocol.
The call comes from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in remarks to the General Assembly's thematic debate on human trafficking.
The Secretary-General outlined a number of areas in which he sees there's a need for action.
Among them he says there's a need to prevent victimization by teaching people about their rights and protecting them; reduce demand; end impunity and protect the victims.
"If we think about it, we understand that fighting human trafficking cuts across all fundamental issues. It is about human rights, peace and security, development and family health. In the most basic sense, it is about preserving the fabric of society. That is why, to succeed, we have to mainstream our fight against human trafficking into broader programmes. From poverty reduction to reducing gender discrimination."
Secretary-General Ban says while he welcomes the call for a Global Plan of Action, nothing will be achieved without uniting and speaking out, nor by offering fine rhetoric not matched by deeds. He adds real action takes real commitment.
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