Day against Trafficking in Persons aims to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and to promote and protect their rights. On December 18th, 2013, the United Nations General Assembly declared July 30th as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and to promote and protect their rights. U.S. President Donald Trump recently said of Human Trafficking: “Human trafficking is often a hidden crime that knows no boundaries. This change was a direct result of the commitment and diligent frontline work of individuals in Liberia to end human trafficking. The United States is pleased to provide support for this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons commemoration.

Source: Front Page Africa July 29, 2020 16:52 UTC