MUP: Do not turn your head – one call can save someone's life.

July – On the International Day against Human Trafficking, the Ministry of Internal Affairs calls on citizens to be active partners in the fight against one of the most serious forms of organized crime and human rights violations – human trafficking. Victims can be women, men, and children, and exploitation can occur through sexual exploitation, forced labor, forced begging, forced marriages, criminal activities, or other forms of abuse. It is particularly concerning that a significant part of recruitment today takes place via social networks and digital platforms, where perpetrators easily contact children, youth, and other vulnerable groups. Human trafficking victims often cannot seek help on their own due to fear, threats, manipulation, or dependence on traffickers – which is why it is crucial for citizens to recognize possible signs of human trafficking and report any suspicion to the authorities by calling the helpline, available 24/7. This is a shared responsibility of institutions, civil society, media, the education system, and every individual because only through joint efforts can we create a society where there is no place for human trafficking. The Ministry of Internal Affairs will continue to build partnerships based on trust so that every citizen knows they are not alone and that there are allies in institutions and organizations that protect victims, ready to listen, support, and take all necessary protective measures.