Violence against girls and adolescents

On July 30, the Dominican Republic observed World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The international focus for this year’s commemoration centers on the emergence of new recruitment methods, specifically those involving fraud, deception, and the use of digital platforms to target victims.

In the Dominican Republic, the Procuraduría Especializada de Persecución al Delito contra la Trata is addressing these evolving threats. The initiative highlights the ongoing challenge of protecting girls and adolescents from exploitation in an increasingly digital environment.