Soroptimist International of Providenciales (SIP) held its 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk to mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, sending a message across Providenciales that human trafficking has no place in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Participants took a route designed through the heart of the island's tourism district to bring awareness directly to an area vulnerable to exploitation. Attendees included representatives from the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA), the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA), Wymara Resorts, and the Road Dogs Running Club. Top runners included Andres Davila and Lynn Robinson, who secured first place in the male and female 5K categories, while Officer Dellon Broadbell took first place in the male 10K.
Though thankful to corporate sponsors, the organisation noted it had hoped for greater turnout from the public given that human trafficking affects local communities as well as distant nations. SIP urged the public to learn the warning signs of trafficking and prepare to join in greater numbers at its next Run/Walk.