International day to fight against trafficking in human beings: Sudan at the crossroads
The thirtieth July of each year coincides with the “International Day to fight against the trafficking of human beings”, a global opportunity to underline this odious crime which undermines human dignity and fundamental rights. In the current circumstances, this day is of particular importance for Sudan, which is faced with major challenges to eliminate this rooted phenomenon, in particular at the post-war stage.
Sudan, due to its strategic geographic location, is a crossing point, a source and a destination for victims of the trafficking in human beings. There are many forms of this crime in Sudan, to include trafficking in human beings for ends of sexual exploitation, forced labor, forced recruitment for children, the body and forced marriage. Armed conflicts, poverty, economic fragility and the absence of law in certain fields are aggravated by the complexity of the scene, which makes the most vulnerable population, in particular displaced refugees, women and children, subject to this organized crime.
Sudan has made progress as part of the fight against trafficking in human beings, as some relevant international agreements have been ratified, and laws are issued to criminalize these actions. However, there are still major challenges facing control efforts, including low implementation mechanisms, a lack of coordination between actors and the limited conscience of the severity of this crime, as well as the urgent need to improve the capacities of specialized security and judicial services.
The post-war stadium in Sudan is a real opportunity to rebuild the State on solid foundations which strengthen the rule of law and to protect human rights. In order to achieve “Sudan Without Human Trafficking”, it Takes a understanding and integrated approval on several axes, included Strengthening the Legal and Institutional Framework, by reviewing and developing current laws to comply with international standards, activate law in all mechan Forms of Human Trafficking, Provide Legal Protection for Victims, and Address the Root Causes, by Addressing Poverty, Unmployment, and Conflicts Armed, Providing Education and Work Opportunities, promote sustainable development and the construction of unwellings.
Protect victims and help them create safe shelters for victims, provide them with psychological, social and medical support, and facilitate the reinstatement of them in society, and to ensure that they obtain justice, with the strengthening of capacities and the training of executives, by forming the police, the judiciary, the employees of the government and the civil society on the way of identifying the victims of the trafficking of human beings, Driver, assistance, improvement of the regional region and international cooperation, conduct with neighborhood acts, conduct with neighborhood countries, assistance, reinforce international organizations to combat trafficking in human beings through borders, exchange information and experiences and implementing joint operations.
The Media Plays a Vital and Pivotal Role in the efforts to combat Human Trafficking, through Several Aspects, Including Spreading Awareness and Educating the Audience About the Nature of the Crime of Human Trafficking, Its Various Forms, How to Identify the Victim, The Methods of Operation Used by Traders, Detecting Human Trafficking Networks, Highlighting Specific Issues, Which Pressure The Authorities to Take Strict Measures, and Contributes to Deterring Criminals.
Support the Victim, by Giving Them A Voice, HighLighting Their Suffering, Which Helps in Breaking the Silence Barrier, encourage them to seek help, Changing the Societal View of, and Preventive Enhancing Awareness by Highlighting Success Stories in combat Human Trafficking, and Clarifying the Risks that individuals may be exhibition to, eSpecially Young People, Which contributions to buildings Immunity Against this crime, and calling for Changing Policies, Besides Pressure on Decision Makers for More Laws Strongly, providing the resources necessary to fight human trafficking, develop effective protection programs Partnership and cooperation with civil society organizations and international organizations specializing in the fight against trafficking in human beings to extend the scope of awareness campaigns and exchange information.
In conclusion, the fight against trafficking in human beings in Sudan requires tireless efforts, concerted efforts of all parties, government and non -governmental, national and international. With strong political will, effective community cooperation and a role of responsible media, Sudan can take large measures to build a future without this crime, to become “Sudan without human trafficking” a reality in which future generations enjoy dignity, freedom and security.
