📈 Sri Lanka Launches 5-Year National Action Plan (2026-2030) to Combat Human Trafficking

The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) has officially unveiled a strategic framework to eliminate exploitation and strengthen national responses through 2030. • Strategic Pillars: The plan is built on four core areas: Prevention (community awareness), Protection (victim-centered assistance), Prosecution (investigation and law enforcement), and Partnerships (inter-agency and international coordination). • Key Focus Areas: • Addressing emerging threats like cyber-enabled trafficking and the misuse of AI for recruitment. • Ensuring gender-sensitive, holistic care for survivors, including medical, legal, and economic empowerment. • Strengthening collaboration across 23 government entities, the IOM, and Civil Society Organisations. • National Context: The initiative, led by the Ministry of Defence, aims to safeguard the labour force—particularly women and girls—by preventing re-trafficking and ensuring perpetrators are held accountable. • Implementation: Developed with technical support from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the plan aligns with global standards while addressing localized realities. Note: Based on official government launch data (Jan 2026). ---