IPPO, Geneva, June 22 (By Reporter Li Shihui) — During the 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a representative of the non-governmental organization "Forum méditerranéen pour la promotion des droits du citoyen" (Moroccan Mediterranean Forum for the Promotion of Citizens' Rights) recently delivered a statement during an interactive dialogue regarding the Special Rapporteur's report on trafficking in persons (A/HRC/62/41), outlining the organization's position.

In the statement, the representative first thanked the Special Rapporteur for submitting the report on trafficking in persons. He pointed out that when addressing contemporary challenges of human trafficking, modern society must confront historical systemic abuses, particularly atrocities committed against women and children during wartime.

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Learning from History: Focusing on the Issue of "Comfort Women"

The representative specifically mentioned the tragic experiences of "comfort women" during World War II (1939-1945), describing it as a painful historical example of systemic sexual exploitation and forced labor. He stated that this history is a blemish on human civilization, serving as a stark warning of the tragedies that can occur when women and children are stripped of their rights and objectified during armed conflicts.

The representative emphasized that the lessons drawn from this historical tragedy remind the international community that it must continuously combat all forms of trafficking and exploitation, ensure accountability, and guarantee victims' rights to truth, justice, and the preservation of historical memory.

Appealing for Enhanced Protection of Historical Archives and International Cooperation

Based on the content of the Special Rapporteur's report, the organization highlighted the following appeals during its statement:

First, strengthening the preservation of historical archives. The organization emphasized that archives and documentary records related to these historical atrocities must be preserved to safeguard collective memory. The representative encouraged international bodies such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to continue their efforts, through international initiatives like the "Memory of the World Programme," to record, preserve, and acknowledge historical archives related to the "comfort women" issue.

Second, enhancing the protection of women and children in conflict zones. The organization called on the international community to strengthen protection for women and children in situations of armed conflict and humanitarian crises, as these groups face a significantly heightened risk of human trafficking and exploitation.