The programme was jointly organised by the Ministry of Public Security, the Nghe An Provincial People's Committee, the Nghe An Provincial Public Security, and Vinh University.
The event aimed to raise public awareness, particularly among young people, of the risks associated with human trafficking, while encouraging them to take an active role in protecting themselves and their communities from this crime.
As part of the programme, students from Vinh University participated in a range of interactive activities, including short drama performances, quiz competitions, cultural performances, and knowledge contests on safe migration, recognising scams, and identifying the risks of human trafficking.
The activities were designed in an engaging and accessible format to help young people better understand and retain the knowledge and skills needed to protect themselves.
Speaking at the event, Charles Han, Head of Immigration and Migration at the British Embassy in Viet Nam, said the UK fully recognises the growing scale and seriousness of human trafficking and remains committed to working closely with Viet Nam to combat the crime.
According to Charles Han, since 2018, the UK Government has provided more than 7 million GBP in funding for anti-human trafficking programmes in Viet Nam and will continue its support through to 2029.
In addition to strengthening cooperation with Vietnamese authorities to dismantle organised criminal networks and prevent exploitation, the UK also places strong emphasis on identifying, verifying, assisting, and protecting victims.
The event formed part of a series of activities organised by the British Embassy to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30), reaffirming the UK and Viet Nam's commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating human trafficking and promoting safe and regular migration.
Cooperation between the two countries has been strengthened since 2018 through a memorandum of understanding on combating human trafficking.
In recent years, the two sides have stepped up cooperation, enhanced information sharing, and implemented a wide range of initiatives to disrupt criminal networks, protect vulnerable people, and improve the effectiveness of prevention efforts.
According to the organisers, this year's theme for the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is "Trapped Behind the Scam", highlighting the growing threat posed by transnational criminal networks that exploit victims to carry out large-scale online scam operations.
Trafficking in persons for the purpose of forced criminality is becoming increasingly prevalent, with links to cybercrime, financial fraud, money laundering, and corruption. Addressing this trend requires close international cooperation as well as active participation by communities in prevention efforts.
