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JOURNALISTS must become active partners in the fight against human trafficking, not only by reporting responsibly, but by challenging harmful myths and stereotypes and raising public awareness.

This was the central message at a sensitisation workshop hosted by the Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU) of the Ministry of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The workshop was held on September 30 at the Brix Hotel in Port of Spain and its aim was to raise awareness among stakeholders, media professionals and the public about the growing threat of trafficking in persons (TIP) both in TT and the wider region.