| 22 May 2009 Belarus is among most active UN member states in the area of human trafficking prevention, Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, told a press conference on May 22. Interactive Thematic Dialogue of the UN General Assembly "Taking Collective Action to End Human Trafficking" was held in New York on May 13, 2009. This forum gathered all the UN member states. “Belarus had a prominent role in this dialogue because the forum became possible due to the efforts of a small group of states, including Belarus. In my opinion, the thematic dialogue was a success,” Joy Ngozi Ezeilo said. The parties involved in the dialogue considered innovative ways to enhance the efficiency of the fight against trade in human beings. The new measures include a global action plan which can help coordinate efforts at the international, regional and national levels. The talks on the global plan of action continue. Its main point is that the countries should stick together if they want this fight to be effective. The plan also dovetails with the United Nations Millennium Goals, Joy Ngozi Ezeilo said.
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