25.08.2023

On August 22, an event was held at the initiative of "Tamiz Dunya (Clean World) Aid to Women Public Union" in accordance with the "National Action Plan on Combating Human Trafficking in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2020-2024," as approved by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The event was organized in a round table format on the topic "The Role of Diasporas in Combating Human Trafficking."
The chief of staff of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora, as well as diaspora members from several countries, non-governmental organizations, and heads of public associations, participated in the event. Police Lieutenant Colonel Vamig Namandzade, Chief Operations Commissioner of the Main Department on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, also attended.
The purpose of the discussion, organized by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was to enhance collaboration among the participating parties and to strengthen NGO cooperation in implementing the 4th National Action Plan for combating human trafficking for 2020-2024.
The event opened with remarks from the chief of staff of the State Committee, who emphasized the importance of the topic and noted the establishment of a working group by order of the Prime Minister that has been engaged in this work for nearly a year.
Following this, Vamig Namandzade provided extensive information on the activities related to combating human trafficking in Azerbaijan, including legislation, victim protection, and the contribution of diaspora members. He also addressed questions from the event participants.
The event was conducted in a cordial and professional atmosphere.