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US envoy urges increased efforts against human trafficking

The United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome has called for more efforts to combat human trafficking.

He was addressing International Conference on Combating Trafficking and Bonded Labor of Women and Girls in Islamabad today.

The Ambassador said the US government is committed to support Pakistan’s efforts in addressing this critical human rights issue.

He said an estimated 27.6 million people around the world are victims of human trafficking, including millions of women and children.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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