State 'failing to protect' victims of child trafficking

The Trafficking in People Report for Ireland from the US State Department has recommended that Ireland improves its identification and protection of victims of trafficking. File Picture: iStock

The trafficking of children is being underreported and there are inadequate support resources for victims, according to an organisation working to raise awareness of the issue.

Mecpaths education manager Ann Mara was speaking as today marks the 10th World Day Against Trafficking. This year’s theme is 'Leave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking'.