RP seeks global action vs human trafficking

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines reiterated its call to the international community for more inter-governmental efforts against human trafficking, the Philippine Mission to the United Nations said.

Philippine representative to the United Nations Hilario Davide Jr. made the call before the Interactive Thematic Dialogue of the UN General Assembly General Assembly where he also pushed for the development of a global plan of action to fight trafficking.

"Human trafficking is a gross violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In a world that prides itself as civilized, human trafficking is not only a form of slavery; it is far worse than any form of slavery," Davide said in his statement before the General Assembly.

"It is a crime that shames us all. It shames us because we have not done enough to remove the shame. It must be eliminated. It must be exterminated from this civilized world," he added.

The dialogue was themed “Taking Collective Action to End Human Trafficking." Its sponsors included the Philippines, Belarus, Egypt, Nicaragua and Bahrain.

In pushing for more synergy in intergovernmental efforts to address the issue, Davide cited the various protocols and conventions that have been put in place since 2000 to guide international actions against trafficking. He also cited the meetings and conferences that have been taking place in the United Nations and its agencies.

“The plan of action should not re-invent the wheel, that is, it should not be a document that repeats the norms, standards and approaches that are already in the Trafficking Protocol and other related instruments, the resolutions and other existing documents," he said.

The Philippines is recognized to be among the leading countries active in the fight against human trafficking. It tables biannually a resolution entitled “Trafficking in Women and Girls" at the General Assembly, with the resolution traditionally adopted by consensus. - GMANews.TV

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