1. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA): This law was enacted in the United States in 2000 to combat trafficking in persons, especially women and children. It provides protection for the victims of trafficking and strengthens the prosecution of traffickers by increasing penalties for trafficking offenses. The TVPA also establishes a framework for the U.S. government to coordinate efforts to prevent trafficking, protect victims, and prosecute traffickers.
2. The Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime: This protocol was adopted by the United Nations in 2000 and serves as an international framework for preventing and combating trafficking in persons. It defines trafficking in persons, outlines measures for prevention, protection, and prosecution, and requires member states to criminalize trafficking and to provide support to victims. The protocol also includes provisions for cooperation between countries in investigating and prosecuting trafficking cases, as well as providing assistance and protection to victims.
Name and explain Two laws that protect citizens against the human trafficking
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