Journalists Urged to Protect Trafficking Survivors in News Reports

Journalists have been urged to report human-trafficking cases in ways that protect survivors’ dignity, privacy and safety. Speaking at a webinar to mark the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a media expert warned against sensational headlines, graphic details, victim-blaming language and reports that could expose survivors or their families to further harm. She said survivor-centred reporting should focus on those responsible for exploitation and the conditions that enable it, including coercion, poverty, threats and psychological control. Survivors who choose to share their experiences should retain control of their stories and have their identities protected where necessary.

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