New Newsletter: Combating Human Trafficking (HT) [fr]
France continues to prioritize the fight against human trafficking, demonstrating a steadfast commitment through various initiatives and collaborative efforts. The latest newsletter provides an in-depth look at these endeavors and the ongoing efforts to address this critical issue.
In This Edition:
- Editorial by Ambassador Samuel Ducroquet: Ambassador Samuel Ducroquet highlights the crucial role of sport in fostering development and international cooperation. His editorial underscores how major sporting events can serve as platforms for promoting these values while remaining vigilant against human trafficking.
- Increased Vigilance for the Olympic and Paralympic Games: With the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in France, there is an increased focus on the risks of human trafficking associated with such large-scale international events. The newsletter details the preventive measures and awareness campaigns being implemented to address these risks.
- Highlighting Prevention and Awareness Efforts: The efforts of Miprof and the Ensemble contre la Traite collective are showcased, emphasizing their roles in preventing human trafficking and raising public awareness. These organizations are leading various initiatives to protect vulnerable populations.
- Recent Developments at UNODC and OSCE: An overview of recent key developments at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is provided, with a particular focus on the revision of the "anti-trafficking" Directive.
- Roundtable on Combating Sexual Exploitation in Armed Conflicts: The newsletter also covers the discussions from the roundtable organized at the French Embassy in Austria, which focused on addressing sexual exploitation in the context of armed conflicts. The event highlighted collaborative strategies to combat this form of human trafficking.
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