OHCHR action in the area of trafficking is currently taking place in two fronts. First, the Office continues to enhance the quality of its support to the relevant mechanisms dealing with trafficking and related exploitation. Second, OHCHR has developed an anti-trafficking programme.
"Human rights are at the heart of the question of migration. The lack of peace, democracy and respect for human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, are the root causes of migration. Migrants are also particularly vulnerable to human rights violations on countries of transit and destination."
Ms Gabriella Rodriguez Pizarro, Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants
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