NHRC to conduct survey to combat human trafficking
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has announced that it will conduct a survey aiming to identify the root causes, prevalent issues, and possible solutions to combat human trafficking.
NHRC Chairman Kamal Uddin Ahmed said this during a discussion titled "Legal protection of trafficking survivors" at the NHRC conference room today.
He said, "We will conduct a survey to identify the reasons, root problems, and solutions to stop human trafficking, with the help and support from all stakeholders, including Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited."
Bangladesh National Woman Lawyers' Association organised the event with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh.
Through this initiative, the NHRC chief hopes to gain a deeper understanding of the problem and develop effective strategies to prevent and address human trafficking, while safeguarding the rights of survivors.
According to him, the government has failed to honour the bodies of migrant workers, stating: "It is very unfortunate that the people, who have kept our GDP stable via remittance, do not get proper support from the government when they face torture in the respective workplaces."
He also noted that even when the body of a migrant worker arrives at the airport, their family members do not receive proper support to take the body back home.
The NHRC chief emphasised the importance of bringing back migrant workers who have experienced various forms of abuse in their workplaces and rehabilitating them, including survivors of trafficking.
He also said, "It is necessary to provide all sorts of support to the survivors so that they can overcome the trauma."
He has stressed the importance of engaging in talks with the nine countries, including the Middle East, from where the bodies of migrant workers are returning.
Md Selim Reza, a full-time member of NHRC, advised migrant workers to acquire the necessary skills and language proficiency before going abroad to ensure their safety.
Meanwhile, Fahmida Akther, a lawyer for the One Stop Crisis Center, expressed her concerns about the behaviour of investigation officers who deal with cases related to human trafficking survivors, particularly women and children.
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