From Monday 1 June, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation is launching an awareness-raising and prevention campaign against human trafficking for sexual exploitation, which will be rolled out through Spain’s consular network in Latin American countries, in collaboration with the Association for the Prevention, Reintegration and Care of Prostituted Women (APRAMP).
Minister Albares wishes to emphasise that “the fight against human trafficking is a priority for the Government and also for Spain’s foreign policy, as it constitutes a serious violation of human rights”. In this regard, he highlights the importance of early prevention and accurate information as fundamental tools for protecting the freedom, dignity and safety of women.
The campaign will be rolled out by Spanish consulates in Latin America – one of the regions where the trafficking of women for sexual exploitation to Spain is most prevalent – with the aim of preventing the recruitment of women and girls at source and providing clear, accessible information on what trafficking is, how exploitation networks operate, and what the main warning signs are in potentially risky situations.
The campaign’s recommendations include the importance of not handing over personal documents, verifying any job or study offers in writing, being wary of promises of immediate travel, protecting information on social media, and always maintaining contact with trusted individuals.
The initiative forms part of Spain’s feminist foreign policy and reinforces the commitment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation to Latin America, as well as its collaboration with specialist civil society organisations, to combat human trafficking through a comprehensive, preventive and victim-centred approach. Its launch coincides with the Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy, which our country is hosting on 2 and 3 June.
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