Our foundation made a donation to the “United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking” on the occasion of the “10th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.” This donation supports efforts to raise awareness about the causes and vulnerabilities associated with child trafficking, emphasizes the critical need for specialized support for child trafficking victims, and calls on the public and policymakers to address existing gaps and take action to end human trafficking. In recognition of this contribution, the United Nations presented our foundation with a certificate of appreciation.

Let’s Ensure No Child Is Left Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.

Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board member of our Foundation stated: “According to the Global Report on Trafficking in Persons (GLOTIP) by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), one-third of human trafficking victims are children, and the majority of these abducted children are girls. Children are twice as likely as adults to experience violence during trafficking. Comprehensive measures to protect vulnerable groups and assist child victims are urgently needed. This requires joint efforts at both national and international levels. States must prioritize the protection of children, strengthen legislation, enhance law enforcement, and allocate more resources to combat child trafficking. They should also reinforce child protection networks and adapt criminal law to better address the needs of children. As a Foundation, we have contributed to the United Nations fund, which is doing significant work in this area.”

United Nations

The United Nations, established in 1945, is an international organization currently composed of 193 Member States. The UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles enshrined in its founding Charter. Over the years, the UN has evolved to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. However, one thing has remained constant: it continues to be the only place where all nations can come together, discuss common problems, and find collective solutions that benefit all of humanity.