Human trafficking has been described as one of the fastest-growing and most profitable crimes in the world, yet many victims remain hidden in plain sight. The Gauteng MEC for Social Development,
Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has warned that trafficking in persons is not merely a law enforcement issue but a direct assault on human dignity and fundamental human rights. Speaking at the Gauteng
Dialogue on Trafficking in Persons, the MEC called for stronger action to identify victims, improve support services, tackle online recruitment by traffickers, and address the poverty and inequality
that leave many vulnerable to exploitation. She says government and society must move beyond awareness campaigns and focus on prevention, protection and coordinated action against trafficking
networks.

Human trafficking has been described as one of the fastest-growing&nbsp;and most profitable crimes in the world, yet many victims remain&nbsp;hidden in plain sight. The Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has warned that trafficking in persons is&nbsp;not merely a law enforcement issue but a direct assault on human&nbsp;dignity and fundamental human rights. Speaking at the Gauteng Dialogue on Trafficking in Persons, the MEC called for stronger&nbsp;action to identify victims, improve support services, tackle online&nbsp;recruitment by traffickers, and address the poverty and inequality that leave many vulnerable to exploitation. She says government&nbsp;and society must move beyond awareness campaigns and focus on&nbsp;prevention, protection and coordinated action against trafficking networks.

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