Involvement of NGOs for combating human trafficking stressed

Speakers at a consultation called for involvement of non-governmental organizations along with the government for combating human trafficking especially child trafficking. Stressing on giving priority to child protection, they said, it is difficult for the government alone to handle the task. Combined efforts by the government and NGOs would help protect the rights of trafficking victims, ensure their rehabilitation and effective trial of traffickers, they added. Several ministries, led by Home Ministry, are now working for preventing human trafficking under National Plan of Action (2018-2022). NGOs are eager to contribute to the task being involved with the government, said Rafiqual Islam Khan, manager (legal and policy support) of INCIDIN Bangladesh, while presenting the keynote paper. Joint initiatives by the government and NGOs would help create more mass awareness and further strengthen the anti-trafficking activities, he said. -Press Release