The Counter Trafficking Unit continues to work closely with all stakeholders involved in anti- trafficking efforts as the Ministry of National Security continues to build a collective response to transnational, organized crime.
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is commemorated annually on 30 th July and this year’s theme, “Reach every Victim of Trafficking. Leave No One Behind,” continues to call on governments, law enforcement, and civil society, to assess and enhance their efforts to strengthen the prevention of trafficking while identifying and supporting victims.
CTU is responsible for the identification of victims and witnesses, trafficking prevention, and prosecution of traffickers.
Recently members of the unit took part in a 5K Fun Walk in Port of Spain held at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain to commemorate World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
The event also featured an Aerobics and Zumba Burnout and exhibition booths from UN Partners, government agencies and civil society organizations.
The Fun Walk hosted by the International Organization for Migration and the Counter Trafficking Unit of the Ministry of National Security , sought to raise awareness of the plight of victims of trafficking in Trinidad and Tobago and empower the public with the knowledge and resources needed to report suspected cases of human trafficking.