July 30 is World Day Against Human Trafficking

The aim is to raise awareness about the urgent need to combat this crime that strips people of their dignity and freedom. On this date, the world unites in solidarity against people's exploitation and reaffirms its commitment to justice and human rights. Aruba has its national date, October 18, to raise awareness in our community about human trafficking, but it aligns with the global efforts to combat this phenomenon.

Aruba faces various social, economic, financial, and migration challenges. A dangerous aspect of the migration crisis is the phenomenon of human trafficking and smuggling. Human trafficking, better known as modern slavery, should not be seen as a simple offense or crime but rather as a profound violation of human rights, and it is our responsibility to combat this. International cooperation, police efforts, strong legislation, and a resilient population are crucial to fight this global crime jointly.

In June of last year, Aruba received a positive evaluation from the U.S. State Department, placing Aruba back in the Tier 2 ranking. It is the result of awareness efforts and actions such as the awareness campaign "Habri bo Wowo" by the Coordination Center for Human Trafficking and Human Smuggling Aruba (CMMA) to make the community aware of the importance of being alert to human trafficking cases.

Additionally, Aruba has made significant investments, provided support and attention to the department or 'coordination point,' and made international efforts. With these initiatives, the government supports the victims and assures them that justice will swiftly combat these crimes. The government is making every effort to prevent human trafficking and ensure that everyone can live free from the fear of exploitation, where justice prevails for all victims of human trafficking.

The Prime Minister urges the community to remain vigilant and to notify CMMA immediately when a possible case of human trafficking is detected. You can do it via https://cmmaruba.com/. social media, cmmaruba, or by calling the hotline at 5923231, the office at 5975223, or via email at info@cmmaruba.com.