The United States is supporting Morocco’s efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking with a $2.5 Million donation aimed at reinforcing the detection, identification, protection, return and rehabilitation of victims of this serious crime. The grant was made by State Department’s Office to Monitor & Combat Trafficking in Persons, to IOM with its implementing partners, UN Office on Drugs & Crime and the International Labor Organization. These are important steps toward implementation of Morocco’s 2023-2030 National Plan to Combat and Prevent Human Trafficking, and the National Referral Mechanism for Victims of Human Trafficking. Ambassador Talwar praised Morocco’s efforts to hold sex and labor traffickers criminally accountable, identify trafficking victims and prevent this heinous crime. The project aims to improve the protection of human trafficking victims, while helping them recover from the trauma and ensuring that they are integrated into their communities.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 11, 2024 16:35 UTC