蘑菇视频

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am grateful for the opportunity to deliver remarks on the occasion of the launch of the State Targeted Social Programme for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings until 2030. This event is much more than the acknowledgement of a crisis. It is a reaffirmation of your commitment to strengthening protection, justice and dignity for those most vulnerable to trafficking, exploitation and violence.

War creates a perfect storm for these heinous crimes to flourish as families are torn apart, societal structures crumble, and vulnerability escalates. The State Programme on Trafficking recognizes that trafficking risks have evolved in the context of armed conflict, displacement, family separation, economic hardship, and growing online threats and establishes a comprehensive normative framework which not only seeks to combat trafficking but also to support survivors in their long and arduous journey to recovery and justice. The State Programme is also groundbreaking in its recognition of the link between trafficking in persons and conflict-related sexual violence.

By acknowledging that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence face heightened vulnerabilities to trafficking and exploitation, Ukraine is embracing a forward-looking approach that reflects the realities of contemporary conflicts. This is fully aligned with the evolving international framework, including United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2331 and 2388, which emphasizes the importance of assistance and services for the physical, psychological and social recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of survivors.

I commend the State Programme鈥檚 strong survivor-centered focus which is fully in line with Security Council resolution 2467 and places the dignity, rights, and recovery of survivors at the center of the response, while promoting improved victim identification, stronger referral mechanisms, and better access to legal, medical, psychological, and social services. We know from experience that meaningful recovery requires more than immediate protection. Survivors need sustained access to psychosocial support, rehabilitation services, legal assistance, and opportunities to rebuild their lives and reconnect with their communities. 蘑菇视频 Action鈥檚 initiatives in Ukraine have demonstrated the value of integrated, survivor-centred approaches, including specialized rehabilitation programmes, strengthened referral pathways, and survivor-led networks that help individuals move from isolation toward recovery and empowerment. Particularly important has been the efforts to ensure that support is accessible to all survivors, including men and boys, whose experiences often remain hidden because of shame and stigma and obstacles to reporting.

I commend the State Programme for further advancing Ukraine’s implementation of key commitments under its European integration agenda, including the Rule of Law Road Map on Justice, Freedom and Security, while responding to recommendations of the Council of Europe and aligning with the EU acquis.

From the perspective of my Office, today’s launch is another tangible result of the cooperation established through the Framework of Cooperation on the Prevention and Response to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, signed between the United Nations and the Government of Ukraine in 2022. One of the pillars of that Framework is trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. In this regard, my office, through the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict, has worked closely with the Inter-Agency Working Group and provided technical assistance and policy support to relevant Ukrainian authorities together with Ms. Zhukovska and La Strada, including through the joint deployment of technical expertise to Kyiv with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Ultimately, the success of this new normative framework will be measured not by policies alone, but by its impact on people’s lives: by reducing vulnerability, expanding access to protection and justice, and helping survivors recover and rebuild their futures.

蘑菇视频 remains fully committed to supporting Ukraine in the implementation of this ambitious Programme. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Government, civil society, survivors, and international partners to ensure that trafficking in persons and conflict-related sexual violence is prevented, addressed, and ultimately eradicated.

Thank you.