By Jessica Dogo

The Queen of Denmark, Her Majesty Mary Elizabeth has visited Media Coalition and Awareness to Halt Human Trafficking (MeCAHT) in solidarity and international support in the fight against human trafficking.

MeCAHT, in partnership with the Embassy of Denmark, hosted the Queen at its rehabilitation centre in Abuja, where she spent meaningful time with women and girls who were survivors of human trafficking.

The Queen toured the facility where the survivors lived, listened to their stories, and offered heartfelt words of hope and affirmation.

She encouraged the survivors and also engaged them in a conversation that left a lasting impact on the atmosphere of healing and dignity.

The Queen tasted the food in a gesture of celebrating their efforts and resilience through shared joy and humanity.

In his remarks, James Ikape, Executive Director, MeCAHT, described the visit as extraordinary and a testament for the growing international commitment to combating human trafficking and to the power of survivor-centred care.

“This visit has reinforced MeCAHT’s mission to empower survivors through healing, connection, and advocacy.

“Together with the Embassy of Denmark, MeCAHT remains committed to creating spaces where every survivor is seen, heard, and uplifted,” he said.

In his remarks, the technical advisor of MeCAHT, Danladi Atu, said that the visit was a validation of its project and efforts towards sustainability.

Atu said that an action plan would be forwarded to the Queen, outlining the steps needed to expand the programme.

He said that the Canadian and Danish teams, had been highly supportive of the initiative.

“Their validation and support are crucial in taking the project to the next level and making a meaningful impact in the fight against human trafficking.

“The goal is to create a comprehensive programme that can support victims of human trafficking across different demographics.

“With proper support the project is poised to make a meaningful difference in the lives of victims of human trafficking,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman