{"id":40452,"date":"2023-08-09T07:11:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T07:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/?p=40452"},"modified":"2023-08-09T06:40:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T06:40:48","slug":"naatip-calls-for-support-in-fight-against-human-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/naatip-calls-for-support-in-fight-against-human-trafficking","title":{"rendered":"Naatip calls for support in fight against human trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The executive director of the National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons (NAATIP) has called on the government, international community, and civil society to join the fight against human trafficking.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking at the commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Person, which coincided with the launch of the Blue Heart Campaign held at Ocean Bay Hotel, Isatou Darboe called on the government to allocate more funds to the agency.<\/p>\n

Organised under the theme \u201cReach every victim of trafficking and leave no one behind\u201d, the commemoration focused on challenges facing the agency and how they could be tackled.<\/p>\n

Ms Darboe said human trafficking is a deplorable crime that inflicts immeasurable pain and suffering on victims.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt thrives in the shadows of their vulnerability and exploits their desperation for a better life; it knows no boundaries and affects individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She said Naatip doesn\u2019t have the capacity to fight the menace of trafficking all alone.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot achieve lasting change alone\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need the collective efforts of government bodies, civil society organisations, law enforcement agencies, international organisations, and every concerned citizen to join hands with us,\u201d she appealed.<\/p>\n

She said the fight against human trafficking is not getting any easier.<\/p>\n

The former magistrate described the commemoration as a significant moment in the fight against trafficking.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough strategic partnerships, relentless advocacy, and comprehensive action, we will be able to drastically reduce this heinous human rights violation,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

She said there is \u201ca need to adopt a victim-centred approach in all aspects of the fight against trafficking in persons\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is high time that policies are acted upon to amplify the voices of the victims, and stakeholders should coordinate efforts to ensure better protection measures for victims of trafficking,\u201d Ms Darboe said.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the Blue Heart Campaign, Director Darboe said the campaign is meant to create a ripple effect by focusing on sensitisation through television and radio shows on the effects of trafficking.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch of the Blue Heart Campaign signifies our unwavering commitment to eradicating human trafficking and providing justice to victims.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt symbolises our determination to create a world where no person is subjected to the brutality of modern-day slavery,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Seraphine Wakana, the UN resident coordinator in The Gambia, said human trafficking is \u201ca serious crime that involves a number of human rights violations\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery year, thousands of men, women, and children fall into the hands of traffickers, and all countries are affected by human trafficking, whether as countries of origin, transit, or destination of the victims,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She said human trafficking is a complex issue that requires a multidisciplinary approach.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor this reason, the UN is strongly committed to engaging and strengthening cooperation with various actors.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wish to reaffirm our firm commitment and support to the government of The Gambia in the fight against this heinous crime,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Amie Jobe, a survivor of human trafficking, called on stakeholders to redouble their efforts in the fight against trafficking.<\/p>\n

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