{"id":159397,"date":"2025-07-30T18:46:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/on-world-trafficking-day-here-are-seven-recommendations-to-combat-this-issue\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T18:46:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:46:56","slug":"on-world-trafficking-day-here-are-seven-recommendations-to-combat-this-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/on-world-trafficking-day-here-are-seven-recommendations-to-combat-this-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"On World Trafficking Day, here are seven recommendations to combat this issue."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>World Trafficking Day: A Call to Action Against Human Trafficking<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"visual__image image-initial-width\">\n<picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">International Day Against People &#8211; Credit IIM<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">On \u00a0July 30\u00a0, the \u00a0International Organization for Migration (IOM)\u00a0 in Colombia commemorated \u00a0World Trafficking Day\u00a0 by releasing a set of \u00a0seven essential tips\u00a0 designed to combat a crime that affects millions globally, severely violating \u00a0human rights\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">The IOM, a \u00a0United Nations agency\u00a0 specializing in migration, emphasizes a \u00a0call to collective action\u00a0 against human trafficking. This crime involves the \u00a0uptake\u00a0, \u00a0transfer\u00a0, or \u00a0retention\u00a0 of individuals for \u00a0exploitative purposes\u00a0, regardless of their geographical location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><b>Now you can follow us in<\/b><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/infobaecolombia\" target=\"_blank\"><i><b>  Facebook<\/b><\/i><\/a><b>  and in our<\/b><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va4oNEALikgEL4Y8mb2K\" target=\"_blank\"><i><b>  WhatsApp Channel<\/b><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">According to the organization, \u00a0anyone can fall victim to trafficking\u00a0, regardless of \u00a0age\u00a0, \u00a0gender\u00a0, \u00a0nationality\u00a0, or \u00a0educational level\u00a0. The &#8220;Your Life Changes&#8221; campaign aims to empower communities and provide practical tools for detecting, preventing, and reporting human trafficking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><b>Fernando Medina<\/b>, Chief of Mission of IOM Colombia, underscores that human trafficking often begins with an \u00a0alluring promise\u00a0. He warns, \u201cIf something seems \u00a0too good\u00a0 or \u00a0urgent\u00a0, stop and think to avoid putting your freedom at risk.\u201d Medina also highlights that \u00a0regular migration\u00a0 is one of the most effective means to combat trafficking networks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">The IOM is calling upon \u00a0governments\u00a0, \u00a0social organizations\u00a0, \u00a0the private sector\u00a0, \u00a0media\u00a0, and the general society to disseminate these recommendations and strengthen community support networks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"visual__image\">\n<picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><img alt=\"The IOM, Nations Agency\" class=\"global-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" height=\"2143\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/On-World-Trafficking-Day-here-are-seven-recommendations-to-combat.jpg\" width=\"3000\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">The IOM, United Nations Agency specialized in migration, called for collective action to combat human trafficking &#8211; credit Alex Cruz\/Efe<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<h2>Seven Essential Tips to Combat Human Trafficking<\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Here are \u00a0seven key recommendations\u00a0 from the IOM:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Do not deliver personal documents to unreliable sources:<\/b> Retain control of your \u00a0identification\u00a0 and \u00a0passports\u00a0; surrendering them can lead to loss of freedom.<\/li>\n<li><b>Distrust offers that seem too good to be true:<\/b> Investigate proposals promising high income with minimal effort; many victims are lured by false job offers.<\/li>\n<li><b>Avoid suspicious loans:<\/b> Do not accept loans under unclear conditions; debts can be a form of control.<\/li>\n<li><b>Be alert to unusual interview settings:<\/b> Interviews in \u00a0unsafe locations\u00a0 or requiring revealing attire are warning signs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"visual__image\">\n<picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><img alt=\"Anyone can become a victim\" class=\"global-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/On-World-Trafficking-Day-here-are-seven-recommendations-to-combat.png\" width=\"1536\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">According to the organization, anyone can become a victim, without age distinction, gender, nationality, educational level or economic situation &#8211; Credit Illustrative Image Infobae<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Protect minors:<\/b> Communicate openly with young individuals about their social networks and relationships, as \u00a050% of minor victims\u00a0 are trafficked through digital avenues like social media.<\/li>\n<li><b>Share information with family and friends:<\/b> Before accepting opportunities, inform others about your employer or school to reduce risk.<\/li>\n<li><b>Report any suspicious behavior:<\/b> Be proactive\u2014if you see something alarming, report it to authorities, such as \u00a0line 018000-522020\u00a0 in Colombia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">For over \u00a025 years\u00a0, the IOM has supported Colombian authorities and civil society in preventing and addressing trafficking. Their comprehensive care process begins with \u00a0early detection\u00a0, coordinated through the \u00a0Anti-Trafficking Operating Center (COAT)\u00a0 and local relief committees.<\/p>\n<div class=\"visual__image\">\n<picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><img alt=\"The IOM, Nations Agency\" class=\"global-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" height=\"641\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1753901214_358_On-World-Trafficking-Day-here-are-seven-recommendations-to-combat.jpeg\" width=\"1280\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">The IOM, United Nations Agency specialized in migration, called for collective action to combat human trafficking &#8211; Credit Oim<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Victims receive immediate assistance, which encompasses \u00a0shelter\u00a0, \u00a0medical care\u00a0, \u00a0legal advice\u00a0, and \u00a0psychosocial support\u00a0. The recovery process includes \u00a0job training\u00a0, community networks, and access to mental health services, promoting autonomy and resilience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><b>Between 2024 and 2025, the IOM identified and assisted 459 victims of trafficking in Colombia<\/b>. Notably, sexual exploitation was the largest reported category, accounting for \u00a077.5%\u00a0, followed by forced labor at \u00a012.3%\u00a0, and servile marriage at \u00a03.7%\u00a0. Furthermore, \u00a058%\u00a0 of these victims were Colombian, while \u00a042%\u00a0 were foreigners, primarily from \u00a0Venezuela\u00a0 and \u00a0Ecuador\u00a0.<\/p>\n<div class=\"visual__image\">\n<picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><img alt=\"Avianca is an airline that\" class=\"global-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" height=\"2579\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1753901215_777_On-World-Trafficking-Day-here-are-seven-recommendations-to-combat.jpg\" width=\"4254\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">Avianca is an airline that works to combat human trafficking &#8211; Mauricio Due\u00f1as Casta\u00f1eda\/Efe<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Felipe G\u00f3mez, \u00a0Vice President of Public Affairs and Sustainability\u00a0 for Avianca, spoke with Infobae Colombia about this hidden violence affecting countless individuals globally. He asserts that \u00a0raising awareness\u00a0 among travelers is essential for identifying potential victims.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">\u201cA victim of this crime can be next to any passenger; they can use any airport or airplane. Our goal is to provide visibility to this crime so that travelers understand its dynamics, \u00a0identifiable signs\u00a0, and know when and how to report,\u201d G\u00f3mez stated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">The airline&#8217;s strategy involves detailing \u00a0reporting pathways\u00a0 and \u00a0*recognizing warning signs\u00a0 of trafficking, making these resources available to passengers and staff alike.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><b>Despite the positive actions taken by Avianca and other airlines, G\u00f3mez acknowledges the need for improvement.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">\u201cFirst, we demand more \u00a0information\u00a0 and \u00a0visibility\u00a0. Second, increased \u00a0coordination\u00a0 among airlines, airport authorities, police, and NGOs is essential for better combating these ruthless criminals,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>As the fight against human trafficking continues, the commitment of organizations like the IOM combined with public awareness can significantly reduce the impact of this heinous crime. Collective action remains vital to safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all individuals.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Trafficking Day: A Call to Action Against Human Trafficking International Day Against People &#8211; Credit IIM On \u00a0July 30\u00a0, the \u00a0International Organization for Migration (IOM)\u00a0 in Colombia commemorated \u00a0World Trafficking Day\u00a0 by releasing a set of \u00a0seven essential tips\u00a0 designed to combat a crime that affects millions globally, severely violating \u00a0human rights\u00a0. 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