Hanoi (VNA) –The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) held aconference in Hanoi on June 21 to seek effective strategy to combat humantrafficking, especially on women and children, through strengtheninginformation access and community protection system.

Addressing the event,Ambassador Nguyen Thi Nha, Vietnam’s Representative to AICHR affirmed thatVietnam has paid great attention to the promotion and protection of humanrights.

This has been shown inthe country’s policies, law and action programmes, she said, adding thatVietnam highly values and support the AICHR’s efforts in ensuring human rights.

Ambassador Nha saidthat the conference is a good chance for regional countries to foster cooperationin protecting the rights of groups vulnerable to human traffickers, especiallywomen and children.

Meanwhile, Assistantto Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Sanh Chau expressed hope that allparticipants and speakers will actively engage in discussions, and initiatives atregional scale will be shared at the conference.

During the conference,which will run through June 22, participants will focus on the access to informationas part of a preventive strategy to ensure safety for women and children,especially in rural and remote areas.

Regional and internationalexperience as well as best methods of the community in ensuring people’s easyaccess to information of human trafficking will also be highlighted. At thesame time, group talks will address communication strategies, challenges andsolutions to make sure that women and children can receive information abouthuman trafficking.-VNA