Islamabad, United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, has urged for intensified efforts to tackle the issue of human trafficking. Speaking at the International Conference on Combating Trafficking and Bonded Labor of Women and Girls, the Ambassador emphasized the critical need for collaborative actions to address this severe human rights challenge.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Ambassador Blome highlighted the commitment of the US government to support Pakistan in its endeavors to combat human trafficking. He pointed out that an estimated 27.6 million people globally are victims of this crime, with a significant number being women and children. The Ambassador’s remarks underscore the global scale of the problem and the necessity for concerted efforts to eradicate it.

The conference, held in Islamabad, served as a platform for discussing strategies and measures to fight trafficking and bonded labor, particularly focusing on the vulnerability of women and girls. The call to action by Ambassador Blome reflects a global commitment to human rights and the importance of international cooperation in combating human trafficking.