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UN commission adopts Belarus-sponsored resolution to combat human trafficking

MINSK, 24 May (BelTA) – On the initiative of the Belarusian delegation, the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice adopted by consensus the resolution “Implementation of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons” during a session in Vienna on 21 May, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Embassy in Austria.

The commission recommended the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) adopt the resolution. The resolution is meant to enhance international cooperation and step up efforts of the UN member states to counter human trafficking. It describes the main milestones in the execution of the UN global plan of action to combat trafficking in persons and new challenges in this field, including the ones linked with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The adoption of the resolution demonstrates the recognition of Belarus’ role in combating human trafficking at the international level and close attention to this topic from the international community.

The resolution lays the groundwork for future efforts in combating human trafficking in 2021, including preparations for the high-level session of the UN General Assembly to review the execution of the global plan of action and adopt a relevant resolution.

The UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice was established almost 30 years ago as one of ECOSOC functional commissions. It is a policymaking body in the field of criminal justice and crime prevention.

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