The Fund for Assisting Victims of Trafficking in Persons concluded its training programme held in Kafr El Sheikh Governorate over four days, to raise awareness of the risks of human trafficking, enhancing the capacities of relevant groups and entities, and raising awareness of the Fund’s role, mandate, and the services it provides to victims of human trafficking.
The programme was attended by several groups involved in efforts to prevent human trafficking and protect victims, including Social Women Leaders, social monitors and personnel working in Observation centers, as well as Muslim and Christian religious leaders. The programme also included representatives of national councils and protection committees, personnel working in human rights units, and labour inspectors at the Directorate of Labour.
The programme covered the concept of human trafficking, its various forms and manifestations, indicators for identifying cases, mechanisms for responding to and referring cases to the competent authorities, as well as the safe reporting mechanisms available through the Fund’s hotline, 17616.
