(ANSA) – GINEVRA, 23 GIU – “Italy is resolutely committed to fighting human trafficking and the serious violations of rights associated with it”. This was stated today in Geneva by the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organisations, Ambassador Vincenzo Grassi. Trafficking “poses a serious threat to international peace and security and requires adequate protection for victims, especially the most vulnerable”, he added in his iIntervention by Italy at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings, Siobhan Mullally, in the framework of the 59th session of the Human Rights Council, underway in Geneva.
Mr. Grassi – reports a statement from the Representation – then underlined how, through the adoption of the National Plan of Action against trafficking and the severe exploitation of human beings 2022-2025, Italy is pursuing a “comprehensive approach, from prevention to the protection of victims, to the prosecution and conviction of traffickers”.
The Permanent Representative then expressed deep concern about “the intensifying links between transnational organised crime, terrorism and trafficking networks”, recalling how the latter can exploit large-scale migratory movements, as “irregular and unsafe migration routes expose people to abuse”, with greater risks for women and girls. In conclusion, Grassi recalled Italy’s commitment to “strengthen international cooperation and protect the victims of human trafficking at national and international level, especially women and children, including unaccompanied minors”.
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Mr. Grassi – reports a statement from the Representation – then underlined how, through the adoption of the National Plan of Action against trafficking and the severe exploitation of human beings 2022-2025, Italy is pursuing a “comprehensive approach, from prevention to the protection of victims, to the prosecution and conviction of traffickers”.
The Permanent Representative then expressed deep concern about “the intensifying links between transnational organised crime, terrorism and trafficking networks”, recalling how the latter can exploit large-scale migratory movements, as “irregular and unsafe migration routes expose people to abuse”, with greater risks for women and girls. In conclusion, Grassi recalled Italy’s commitment to “strengthen international cooperation and protect the victims of human trafficking at national and international level, especially women and children, including unaccompanied minors”.
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