Blue Heart is the international symbol of solidarity with victims of human trafficking. Backes and Strauss, London-based watchmakers, decided to support UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs & Crimes) in raising funds for victims of human trafficking by launching an exclusive line of "Victoria Blue Heart watches". The watches were launched yesterday at a special event at the Hotel des Bergues, Geneva. A portion of the proceeds from sales will go towards the Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking created in 2010 by the UN General Assembly. The Blue Heart is the international symbol of solidarity with victims of human trafficking. See Film Report – “Nicolas Cage-Human Trafficking” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/movie/nicolas-cage-human-trafficking/26622 "Criminal proceeds from human trafficking amount to some $60,000 a minute. By comparison, the Voluntary Trust Fund is supported by an average of around 80 cents a minute, based on money received," said The Blue Heart is the international symbol of solidarity with victims of human trafficking. “ as UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov thanked Mr. Vartkess Knadjian, Chief Executive Officer of Backes and Strauss, Fedotov. "The disparity is glaring and it has severe implications for our response to human trafficking." Human trafficking is a gross violation of human rights and can take many guises: women, children and men find themselves enslaved in forced labour or domestic servitude or subjected to sexual exploitation, while child victims are also used as child soldiers. No country is immune, whether as a country of origin, transit or destination. Human trafficking generates $32 billion annually, rivaling the profits reaped by the illicit trade in arms and drugs. According to UNODC data, women comprise two thirds of trafficking victims. At any given time, an estimated 2.4 million people are trapped in modern-day slavery. Read – “Thailand Human Trafficking Not Just Sex Slaves” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/blog_post/thailand-human-trafficking-not-just-sex-slaves-by-ambassador-mo/34678 Victims, especially women and children, often need physical and psychological rehabilitation, assistance in reintegrating into society and other forms of support. The Voluntary Trust Fund, managed by UNODC, was launched in 2010 by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and through its Small Grants Facility supports the provision of humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking. In October 2011, the Small Grants Facility awarded funding to 12 front-line organizations working with survivors of human trafficking around the world. Link to “Blue Heart” & UNODC at - www.unodc.org/blueheart/index.html By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey




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