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.
Afghanistan: A local education official from Afghanistan said that nearly 80 girls were poisoned and hospitalised in two separate attacks at their primary schools in northern Afghanistan.
Nepal: Three Nepalese women were struggling because two Chinese men accused them while they were on their way home. In November, when they were returning from Laos, the two Chinese followed them, filed a complaint against them, and the police arrested them and sent them to jail.