It also called States to strengthen public policies that address the structural causes of trafficking, incl. social exclusion, structural discrimination, lack of documentation, national identity, educational & employment opportunities.

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🌍 Today we remember the impact of slavery on our history.
Clark McGinn's Burns and Black Lives challenges us to confront Robert Burns' complex legacy and his ties to the slave trade.
Let’s reflect on these important truths. 📖✨
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‘Haiti has never stopped paying for its freedom,’ stated Martínez.

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The statement urged States to guarantee access to legal documentation and to create flexible migration pathways, strengthen legal frameworks to ensure effective sanctions against traffickers and genuine protection for victims.

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In the statement, the organisations emphasised that the situation in Haiti & its socio-political context are a consequence of the slave trade & colonialism, which have left a legacy of impoverishment, violence, marginalisation & precariousness that persists.

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