UN official to probe trafficking
Published: 28 October 2006
A UNITED Nations (UN) special rapporteur arrives in Bahrain today to investigate human trafficking.
Bangladesh human rights lawyer Sigma Huda is set to meet government officials, non-government organisations, shelter home representatives and survivors of the trade.
During her five-day visit, she will assess the scale of the problem in Bahrain and what legal and social assistance is available.
Ms Huda, who was invited by the government, will investigate various forms of trafficking including prostitution, forced labour, sexual slavery and bonded labour.
UN official to probe trafficking
Published: 28 October 2006
A UNITED Nations (UN) special rapporteur arrives in Bahrain today to investigate human trafficking.
Bangladesh human rights lawyer Sigma Huda is set to meet government officials, non-government organisations, shelter home representatives and survivors of the trade.
During her five-day visit, she will assess the scale of the problem in Bahrain and what legal and social assistance is available.
Ms Huda, who was invited by the government, will investigate various forms of trafficking including prostitution, forced labour, sexual slavery and bonded labour.
The lawyer was appointed by the UN Human Rights Council to focus on human trafficking, especially women and children.
She has fought against the sexual exploitation and trafficking of women and children from Bangladesh and India.
Ms Huda is a board member of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women, Asia-Pacific, Bangladesh Women Lawyer’s Association founder and president, and Institute for Law and Development founder secretary.
In recognition of her work, she has been appointed to the National Council for Women in Development, the highest national body for women’s development in Bangladesh.
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