A Human Right Activist is calling on the government of South Sudan to step up measures and strengthen the policies that will put to an end the human trafficking activities in the country.
Speaking during the commemoration of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons in Juba, the National Coordinator for the Anti-Human Trafficking Network in South Sudan, Grace Dorong says the day is to create awareness about the trafficking of persons through modern slavery.
Dorong who is also the Executive Director for Roots of Generation said human trafficking is a violation of human rights.
The Activist stated that the trafficking of persons remains a serious threat to the people of South Sudanese, security, and to the rule of law.
“I would like to make this more simpler for us to understand what trafficking means and why it is important for us to speak about it today,” Dorong stated.
She said, “Trafficking is a modern form of slavery which can be inflicted on anyone and it’s recognized as a violation of Human Rights. It remains a serious threat to security, safety and rule of law.”
Dorong highlighted that conflict, humanitarian crises, and socio-economic issues are some of the factors that displaced many people exposing them to trafficking.
The Activist says human trafficking can happen to anyone especially the people in the refugee camps and the Protection of Civilian sites are at high risk of trafficking.
“Conflict, humanitarian crises, and socio-economic issues are some of the factors that displaced many people exposing them to dangers of trafficking,” the Coordinator added.
Grace Dorong appealed to the government, Civil society, and other stakeholders to strengthen their efforts to end the human trafficking practice.
The Activist stresses that human trafficking mostly happens at entry points, markets, hotels, and other areas.
This year, Human trafficking Day was celebrated under the theme; “Reach every victim of trafficking, leave No one behind.”