Vietnam Women's Union

Women and Youth Join Hands to Prevent Human Trafficking and Promote Safe Migration

25/06/2025

On the afternoon of June 10 in Quang Binh, the forum titled “Joining Hands to Change the Future” took place, with the participation of Ms. Nguyễn Thị Minh Hương, Vice President of the Vietnam Women’s Union, representatives from ministries, international organizations such as IOM and Canadian Consulate General, and more than 500 delegates.

The forum aims to raise awareness and equip participants with necessary skills to prevent human trafficking, promote safe migration, and reduce related criminal risks. This event marks the kickoff for a series of activities in support of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and the Vietnam’s National Day Against Trafficking in Persons July 30 in 2025. It contributes to Vietnam’s commitment in the fight against human trafficking with the message: “Human trafficking is an organized crime — End exploitation now!”

According to International Organization for Migration (IOM), since 2014, more than 25,000 people have died while migrating – many of whom were deceived into working in Cambodia or subjected to forced labor.

At the forum, Ms. Nguyễn Thị Minh Hương, VWU Vice President shared that the VWU is intensifying its anti-human trafficking campaigns through social media and digital technology. In the first half of 2025, nearly 93% of returned trafficking survivors receive support from WUs to access social assistance services.

Delegates jointly discussed solutions and strategies to contribute to the prevention and combat of human trafficking.

Delegates discussed solutions and strategies to help prevent and combat human trafficking. Within the framework of the event, a dialogue session titled “Community engagement in Preventing Human Trafficking and Ensuring Migrants’ Rights” was held, featuring speakers from the Quang Binh Provincial Women’s Union, the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, and the Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security.

The dialogue session highlighted the current situation, challenges, and solutions in combating human trafficking, emphasizing the crucial role of authorities and the Women’s Union in supporting women and children migrants returning home.