The national information campaign “Invisible among us” was officially launched inOrheionMay 11, 2017, in“Vasile Lupu” Square.
The authorities of the Orhei district, representatives of the Permanent Secretariat of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, representatives of the International Organization for Migration from Moldova, of the Assistance and Protection Center for Victims and Potential Victims of Human Trafficking from Chisinau, the president of the Movement “Men against violence and human trafficking” participated in the opening of the event human”, the representatives of decentralized services in the territory, social workers, teaching staff and representatives of civil society. At the opening event, several human silhouettes were exhibited on which were inscribed the real stories of the victims of human trafficking, who often remain unseen even though they live among us. The silhouettes will remain placed in the square for one week.
Mr. Tudor Golub, the president of the Territorial Commission for combating human trafficking in the Orhei district, in his speech mentioned:“It is important that this Campaign is not limited to this week, and that you who are present be the messengers in the localities where you come from and contribute as much as possible to reducing the elements that lead to human trafficking”.Through the messages sent, the speakers reiterated the importance of knowing the risks and consequences of the phenomenon of human trafficking. In the same way, topics were addressed regarding the actors involved in preventing and combating this phenomenon, the hot lines that can be called in case of need, as well as the need to strengthen the efforts of public authorities with civil society.
Representatives of public institutions urged the people present to address the bodies with competences in the field, in order to access consultation, information on assistance, protection of victims and potential victims of human trafficking, emphasizing the fact that, only in cooperation and partnership, the phenomenon of human trafficking can be prevented and combated. All those who participated in the event were involved in a workshop, during which risk groups were discussed, such as: children (orphans and those left without parental care), young people (especially graduates of residential institutions), victims of family violence, people with disabilities, elderly people (especially left alone as a result of migration).
The “Invisible Among Us” campaign is a continuation of similar campaigns carried out in Ukraine and Belarus within the Program against Human Trafficking, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway and implemented by IOM missions.
We mention that the Campaign will take place during the months of April and May in several districts of the country.
