HON. SHAMU: Thank you Mr. Speaker Sir. Having requested for Zimbabwe to ensure that we work very closely with international organisations, we must also accept the reality that in scientific analysis of problems, there is always a need for research in order for us to recommend solutions to problems. I do hope Mr. Speaker Sir, that the experience we have gone through will be scientifically analysed, information gathered and recommendations made so that the solutions thereof, will not only help Zimbabwe but will also be made part of a process of internationally combating the issue of human trafficking.
My second suggestion, and this is in support of the Hon. Member who spoke much earlier that there is need for an awareness programme to educate Zimbabweans on the different forms of human trafficking – [HON. MEMBERS: Hear, hear]- Mr. Speaker, we have human trafficking in labour, sex trafficking, children trafficking and so forth. We have to educate our people so that they are able to recognise victims of human trafficking.
There should be a continuous programme that warns Zimbabweans, educate Zimbabweans and creates Zimbabweans in their minds on how they can get trapped into sex or labour trafficking scenarios. I do hope that when we conclude this debate, as you earlier on said when we came into the House, that the recommendations will be taken very seriously and implemented for they say, ‘let us protect through prevention for prevention is better than cure’. I thank you.
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