Namibia commemorates World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

The United Nations migration agency has warned that 1 in 3 victims of trafficking is a child. The International Organisation for Migration said on Tuesday which was World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, urged all countries to do more to prevent and stop the criminal activity. In Namibia, the day was commemorated in Swakopmund under the theme, “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Trafficking in Persons.” Senior Public Relations Officer of the Erongo Regional Council Susan ||Hoebes.

The UN expands that globally, 35% of all detected victims of trafficking are children, with girls representing 18% and boys 17%. Trafficked children face a far greater risk of suffering violence compared to adults. These victims are exploited for forced labour, criminality, begging, exploitative adoption, forced marriage, or sexual abuse.