The 30th of July marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

This year’s theme, "Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking", highlights the critical need for inclusive and focused efforts to protect children. These must address the risks and vulnerabilities, enhance resilience, and strengthen the protection of children against trafficking in persons.

Despite global efforts, one in three victims of trafficking in persons is a child, with children often being trafficked as a result of inequitable social, economic, environmental, and political factors that foster exploitative and discriminatory practices.

Combating trafficking in persons must remain an international priority with responses tailored to each country's context, following a whole-of-society approach and considering the complex interplay of individual, community, and societal factors that impact children. 

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), alongside partners, is committed to facilitate pathways for regular migration, save lives and protect people on the move, while driving solutions to displacement, as outlined in its Strategic Plan. 

By working together, we can create a safer world for all children and ensure that no child is left behind.

For more information, data, resources and practices on Child Protection and Counter Trafficking, visit the Migrant Protection Platform and the Counter Trafficking Data Collaborative (CTDC). 

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