Peruvian Judges and Prosecutors Unite to Combat Trafficking in Persons. In a significant collaborative effort to combat trafficking in persons, the First Working Group on Trafficking in Persons convened judges and prosecutors from multiple court districts across Lima, including North Lima, South Lima, East Lima, Ventanilla, and Callao.

Organized by the Gender and Justice Commission of the Judiciary, alongside the National Coordination of Specialized Prosecution Offices for Trafficking of the Public Ministry, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the working group aims to enhance coordinated inter-institutional efforts against trafficking.

Peruvian Judges and Prosecutors Unite to Combat Trafficking in Persons

The inaugural meeting featured experts such as Dr. Ivan Guerrero, Dr. Yvan Montoya, and Dr. Raquel Limay, who shared invaluable tools, approaches, and best practices. These insights enriched discussions on strategies for investigating, prosecuting, and penalizing trafficking offenses.

“Coordinated actions among these institutions are essential to combat trafficking in persons and other forms of modern slavery, which constitute a severe violation of human dignity,” emphasized Julio Rodriguez, an ILO expert in criminal prosecution and trafficking in persons.

The initiative underscores Peru’s commitment

The initiative underscores Peru’s commitment to strengthening its legal frameworks and operational capacities to address trafficking effectively. By fostering collaboration among judiciary and prosecutorial bodies, the working group aims to streamline efforts, improve victim support, and enhance law enforcement responses to combat this pervasive crime.

As the working group continues its efforts, it represents a pivotal step towards achieving justice and safeguarding the rights and dignity of trafficking victims in Peru. This a good example to follow, especially by countries that score high in human trafficking.