Monday, August 6, 2018

Fight Against Human Trafficking Begins in Our Own Neighborhoods

The 2018 Trafficking in Persons report had a refreshing take on anti-trafficking strategy—one that emphasizes the role of communities in addressing sexual and labor exploitation.

The report, released annually since 2001, ranks countries according to their compliance with minimum standards for eliminating trafficking in persons. Countries are ranked from best to worst in four categories: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 2 Watch List, and Tier 3. Countries take their report ranking seriously and take strides to improve anti-trafficking efforts to earn upgrades.

In addition to country rankings, the report selects a theme to highlight that encourages best practices in combating trafficking in persons. Past reports focused on the critical role government plays in addressing human trafficking, but the 2018 report sought to highlight “local solutions to a global problem” and suggested governments and communities address trafficking where it starts—in their own neighborhoods.

https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/08/06/fight-against-human-trafficking-begins-in-our-own-neighborhoods/ 

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