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The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan

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An Event Held in Sumgayit on Combating Human Trafficking and Strengthening Partnerships

12.08.2024

In accordance with the implementation plan of the project "Increasing awareness of human trafficking among companies, human trafficking and social rehabilitation of potential victims", an event was organized on August 8, 2024, at the Sumgayit Youth Center. The event aimed to strengthen partnerships among the private sector, public sector and civil society organizations to effectively prevent human trafficking and enhance the well-being of vulnerable populations.
Representatives from the Main Department on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, members of the NGO Coalition for Combating Human Trafficking, volunteers from the Sumgayit Youth Center and representatives from various private sectors participated in the event.

Gulaya Safarova, the chairwoman of the "Family World" Public Union for Legal Assistance to Families, which is part of the NGO Coalition for Combating Human Trafficking, spoke at the event. She emphasized that the primary goal of the project is to increase awareness among companies regarding human trafficking and to foster stronger partnerships between different business sectors, government agencies, and NGOs to acknowledge shared responsibilities in the effective combating of human trafficking.

During the event, representatives from state institutions, NGOs, and various business sectors engaged in discussions about human trafficking, its complexities, potential solutions, and the effectiveness of collaborative efforts in combating this issue.