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We have not held specific discussions with the UN, EU and South American countries
linking the trafficking of women and the Zika virus. However, this Government has
a track record of leadership on the trafficking of women. Last spring, the UK became
the first country in Europe and one of the first in the world to enact Modern Slavery
legislation. In June, my Right Honourable Friend, the member for Witney, the Prime
Minister (Mr. Cameron) agreed an action plan with the Heads of Government of Europe,
Latin America and the Caribbean to strengthen cooperation on human trafficking. We
were also strong proponents of the inclusion of a commitment to end modern slavery
at the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and in the UN Sustainable Development
Goals.
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