Case Management Meeting: Myanmar-Thailand joint efforts against human trafficking

Myanmar hosted the 29th Myanmar-Thailand Case Management Meeting on Repatriation and Reintegration of Victims of Trafficking in Yangon on Wednesday.

Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement Dr. Soe Win delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing Myanmar's commitment to combatting trafficking in persons as a national duty. The Ministry, serving as a focal point for repatriation, reintegration, and rehabilitation, provides $500 in assistance to each victim.

The Union Minister also expressed gratitude to the Thai Government for their assistance to victims of Myanmar citizenship. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Thailand Ministry of Social Development and Human Security highlighted the Thai Government's efforts to modify approaches to tackling human trafficking, ensuring provisions align with domestic law and international human rights norms. The meeting concluded with the approval of 13 resolutions.