Trafficking in Persons Protocol

The Trafficking in Persons Protocol is an international agreement that aims to prevent and combat human trafficking. It sets standards for countries to criminalize trafficking, protect victims, and promote cooperation across borders. Trafficking involves recruiting, transporting, or harboring people through force, fraud, or coercion for purposes like forced labor or sexual exploitation. The protocol emphasizes that victims should be treated with respect and offered support, while traffickers face legal penalties. Overall, it provides a framework for countries to work together to eradicate human trafficking and protect vulnerable individuals.