Belgium: The Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Manila has taken a stand against trafficking in persons or human trafficking. The Embassy took the opportunity to show its solidarity with the victims of human trafficking on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The day is commemorated annually on July 30.
Human trafficking, or buying and selling of human beings for personal gain, has long been considered inhuman, traumatizing and unethical. The trafficking of humans is a horrifying and traumatic experience for the victims who are forced to experience it.
The international community dealing with the protection of human rights acknowledges the trauma and fear associated with the trafficking and seek to support the victims of human trafficking in coping with their trauma and plight most safely and securely possible.
For this reason, the international community and human rights activists in the country have taken the initiative to protect the interests of the victims of human trafficking. The international community is actively seeking to protect the people from falling prey to the culprits of the widely regarded, inhuman crime of trafficking.
One of the most significant symbols representing the struggle of the international community against human trafficking is Blue Heart. The Blue Heart symbol represents the world’s solidarity with the victims and the cold-heartedness of those who buy and sell their fellow human beings.
According to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Manila, This World Day Against Trafficking in Persons aims to raise awareness of the disturbing developments in human trafficking.
In commemorating the event, the Embassy seeks to sensitize everyone to this important discussion and push attention towards policy-makers and those who can make a difference in concrete actions to fight human trafficking.
Belgium supports this by continuously participating in the Blue Heart Campaign, contributing to the UN Fund for Victims of Trafficking and adopting a multidisciplinary and integrated approach based on the 4 P’s – prevention, prosecution, protection and partnership, among others.
