As part of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s efforts to enhance community awareness of human rights and combat negative phenomena, the Human Rights Unit, in cooperation with the College’s Website Unit, and under the direct supervision and follow-up of the Dean of the College, Assistant Professor Dr. Muhammad Asaad Al-Kaabi, organized an awareness-raising seminar entitled “Together Against Human Trafficking – Awareness and Responsibility.” The seminar is part of a series of activities aimed at enhancing awareness of human rights and confronting societal challenges that threaten human and social security.
The seminar highlighted the concept of human trafficking, its causes, forms, and methods of prevention, as well as how victims are lured into various forms of exploitation, including forced labor, sexual exploitation, organized begging, or organ sales. The Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammed Asaad Al-Kaabi, emphasized that human trafficking is not merely a legal violation; it is a crime that violates the very essence of human dignity. This crime requires the cooperation of all educational and cultural institutions to raise awareness, especially among young people who may be more vulnerable to exploitation.
During the activity, awareness brochures were distributed, specifically designed to highlight the warning signs of human trafficking, along with guidance on how to act if one suspects or is exposed to such crimes, and the numbers of the relevant authorities that can be contacted confidentially and securely.
One of the main themes emphasized during the activity was affirming the human right to education and work, as they are fundamental pillars that protect individuals from falling into the trap of exploitation. Education not only provides people with knowledge, but also enhances their legal and social awareness, enabling them to make informed decisions that protect them from risks.
The symposium was delivered by Dr. Zainab Ali Jabr and Marwa Youssef Mohammed Hadi.
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