UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution 79/154: A Crucial Step in Combating Trafficking in Women and Girls

Article By - Vincenzo Forino

On 17 December 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 79/154, titled Trafficking in Women and Girls, following the report of the Third Committee (A/79/451, para. 65). This resolution marks a significant milestone in the global fight against human trafficking, highlighting the urgent need to protect women and girls from exploitation, abuse, and trafficking networks.

The resolution emphasizes the gendered nature of human trafficking, acknowledging that women and girls are disproportionately affected. It calls on all member states to strengthen preventive measures, enhance legal frameworks, and ensure that victims receive comprehensive support, including access to justice, healthcare, and social reintegration services.

Importantly, Resolution 79/154 encourages international cooperation, stressing that trafficking is a transnational crime requiring coordinated efforts across borders. But international declarations alone are not enough. What truly changes lives is the daily work carried out by frontline organizations.

Stop Human Trafficking Worldwide is one of those organizations. Every day, we stand beside survivors, offering them safe shelter, legal aid, medical care, and the emotional support they need to rebuild their lives. We also run awareness campaigns to prevent new victims from falling into the hands of traffickers and work tirelessly with governments and communities to demand stronger protection for women and girls.

This resolution reinforces our mission and gives greater visibility to the urgent need for action. But real change requires resources. Behind every statistic there is a face, a story, a young woman or girl who deserves safety, dignity, and a future free from exploitation.

This is where you can make the difference. With your support, Stop Human Trafficking Worldwide can expand its shelters, provide psychological and legal assistance, and continue raising awareness on a global scale. Every donation, small or large, translates into concrete help for a survivor.

While the adoption of Resolution 79/154 is a crucial step forward, it is only the beginning. Together, we must ensure that these commitments turn into reality.

Help us break the chains of human trafficking. Every contribution helps provide safe shelter, legal aid, and hope to survivors.