July 31, 2019 | 15:18 (GMT+7)
British Embassy launches anti-human trafficking campaign in Vietnam
The British Embassy in Vietnam launched a campaign to raise public awareness of the danger of human trafficking in Hanoi on July 30 on the occasion of World Day against Trafficking in Persons (July 30).
At the launching ceremony held at Kim Ma coach station, British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward and Vietnamese actress Bao Thanh introduced a range of anti-human trafficking messages that will be displayed on buses and at bus stops in the capital city in August.
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British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward (R) and Vietnamese actress Bao Thanh at the event. Photo: thanhnien.vn |
Ward said people’s awareness of the matter is improving, adding that more community efforts on both national and international scales are needed to tackle the problem.
He said people should be aware of the danger of fighting against human trafficking rings, while governments should act to arrest and prosecute criminals and protect victims.
According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), at least 21 million people, including a large number of women and children, are victims of forced labor. Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, are among targets of many dangerous organized crime gangs.
Alongside international organizations, the British Government is working closely with the Vietnamese Government in combating human trafficking and modern slavery. The UK has so far helped Vietnam improve its relevant legal framework, support local victims, and boost capacity of law-enforcement agencies and border guard forces.
Source: VNA