SADC commemorates World Day against Trafficking in Persons

The World Day against Trafficking in Persons was adopted in December 2013 by the United Nations General Assembly, through Resolution A/RES/68/192, and is commemorated every year. This year’s global theme — “Let’s act now to protect and assist trafficking victims" — provides an opportunity to raise awareness on the crime and on the situation of victims of trafficking in persons.

SADC acknowledges that the crime of trafficking in persons poses public security concerns worldwide, and the SADC region is not spared from the effects of this heinous crime that is largely of a transnational nature. It is important to collectively address this challenge vigorously.