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| British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward (R) and Vietnamese actress Bao Thanh at the event (Photo: thanhnien.vn) |
At the launching ceremony held at the Kim Ma coach station, British Ambassador
to Vietnam Gareth Ward and Vietnamese actress Bao Thanh introduced a range of
anti-human trafficking messages that will be displayed on buses and at bus stops
in the capital city in August.
Ward said people’s awareness about the matter is improving, adding that more
community efforts on both national and international scales are needed to tackle
the problem.
He said people should be aware of the danger of fighting against human
trafficking rings, while governments should act to arrest and prosecute
criminals and protect victims.
According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), at least 21 million
people, including a large number of women and children, are victims of forced
labour. Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, are among targets of many
dangerous organised crime gangs.
Alongside international organisations, the British Government is working closely
with the Vietnamese Government in combating human trafficking and modern
slavery. The UK has so far helped Vietnam improve its relevant legal framework,
support local victims, and boost capacity of law-enforcement agencies and border
guard forces.-VNA
Source: VNA
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