Country: Kingdom of Thailand

Committee: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

Topic: The Role of Technology Combatting Human Trafficking
Delegate: Oktavian Endiyansyah

“All human beings are born free and egual in dignity and rights. They are endowed with
reason and conscience and should act toward one another in a spirit of brotherhood ”
— United Nations, Charter, 1945

40.3 million victims in 2016, 5.4 victims per 1.000 people (International Labour
Office, 2017). Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the pupose
of exploitation (e.g. labor, commercial sex), or when the victim is underage.
(Palermo Protocol, 2000). Cases of human trafficking are still widespread in several
countries. This is a violation of human rights that is often equated with modern permanence.
It is estimated that human trafficking victims more than 27 million people worldwide. Not
surprisingly, the United Nations (UN) condemns all acts of human trafficking, including
camping, through UN General Assembly Resolution Number 317.
Trafficking in human beings is increasingly due to the greatest gain of the
perpetrators. Human trafficking is a global humanitarian problem. With the involvement of
many countries, both as a country of origin, destination, and transit country, making this
problem more complex. The complexity of the problems is increasing as the neighbors and
organized transnational crime networks are organized. Thailand is one of the transit countries,
sources, and destinations for international human trafficking. These conditions led to the
Government of Thailand began to realize the urgency of the dangers of human trafficking.
This problem is increasingly complex because human trafficking is related to child and
female prostitution. As a delegation representing Thailand, we believe that harnessing
technology is crucial in addressing the various facets of human trafficking and ensuring a
coordinated and effective response. The current challenges human trafficking is a complex
and evolving problem with transnational dimensions. Traditional methods of combating
trafficking, though essential, often fall short in the face of the traffickers' adaptability and the
changing nature of the crime. It is imperative to leverage modern technologies to enhance
prevention, prosecution, and protection measures. In our efforts to address this issue, we
propose several steps that can be taken:
1. Prevention, Prevention is key in addressing human trafficking. Technology can be
utilized to raise awareness, educate communities, and empower potential victims.
Through the use of social media platforms, websites, and mobile applications, we can
disseminate information about the dangers of human trafficking, common modus
operandi, and available support services. Additionally, technology can enable the
creation of online reporting systems and hotlines, allowing individuals to report
suspicious activities or seek assistance anonymously. These platforms can serve as a
vital tool in gathering intelligence and identifying potential trafficking networks.
2. Use of Blockchain for Identity Verification, Thailand will intensify the use of
blockchain technology to secure and verify identity documents. This step aims to
reduce the potential for document fraud and create a more reliable mechanism for
identity verification, especially in situations of forced labor exploitation.
 3. Cybersecurity Improvements, Thailand will collaborate internationally to strengthen
cyber security efforts, particularly in dealing with cyber fraud operations involving
human trafficking. This includes cooperation in tracking and dismantling online human
trafficking networks.
4. Development of International Cooperation, Thailand will increase international
cooperation in exchanging information and technology to combat human trafficking.
This initiative will involve neighboring countries and the world to overcome common
challenges in the technological era.

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