30/07/2026
Mazik Foundation for Consumer Rights Statement on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2026
Theme: "Trapped Behind the Scam"
Today, July 30, Mazik Foundation for Consumer Rights joins the global community to commemorate the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
Human trafficking is not just a crime against persons — it is a violation of consumer rights. Victims are lured with false promises of jobs, products, and opportunities, only to be exploited, deceived, and stripped of their dignity and freedom.
This year’s theme, *"Trapped Behind the Scam"*, reminds us that modern trafficking thrives on misinformation, fake job ads, and fraudulent schemes that target vulnerable job seekers and consumers across Nigeria and beyond.
At Mazik Foundation, we believe that protecting consumers means protecting people from exploitation. We stand with survivors, and we call for:
1. *Stronger consumer protection* against fraudulent recruitment and online scams
2. *Greater awareness* so citizens can identify and reject trafficking traps disguised as opportunities
3. *Justice and support* for victims, and accountability for perpetrators
We urge government agencies, civil society, and communities in Aba and across Nigeria to work together to end impunity and cut off the profits that fuel trafficking.
No person should be treated as a commodity.