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The restrictions put in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19 have, unintentionally, created serious barriers to reaching people in situations of trafficking or violence and bringing them to safety
By David Westlake, CEO of International Justice Mission UK.
As the world grapples with the worst health crisis in living memory, a parallel - often hidden - pandemic has emerged in its wake: a pandemic of violence.
COVID-19 lockdowns and the associated school closures, poverty and joblessness have increased risks of violence around the world, especially for women and girls. At this critical moment when global governments and civil society actors make plans to respond and rebuild, it is essential that we prioritise safety and protection for people vulnerable to violence.
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, May 6 – The United States (U.S.) and Philippine government officials conducted the final high-level dialogue to mark accomplishments and outline next steps after the conclusion of the four-year U.S.-Philippines Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership on.
U.S., PH conclude child protection compact partnership
Philippine Information Agency
06 May 2021, 16:38 GMT+10
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, May 6 - The United States (U.S.) and Philippine government officials conducted the final high-level dialogue to mark accomplishments and outline next steps after the conclusion of the four-year U.S.-Philippines Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership on April 29.
The dialogue centered on recognizing the progress made over the last four years towards achieving the CPC Partnership s objectives of improving the government s capacity to investigate and prosecute cases of online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC); identify and respond to child labor trafficking; provide comprehensive services to protect child trafficking victims; and prevent future human trafficking crimes.