Recorded cases of human trafficking “do not reflect the true extent of the problem”, Human Rights Commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides said on Thursday, revealing that 30 victims were identified in Cyprus last year. Lottides said the victims comprised 16 women and 14 men, while five people were convicted of human trafficking-related offences during the year. Lottides said combating human trafficking was not only about prosecuting perpetrators but also about protecting victims’ human rights. She said her office promoted a “victim-centred approach based on respect for human rights and equal treatment”, adding that tackling human trafficking was a shared responsibility. She concluded by saying that human dignity was “a non-negotiable right” and that the state must remain relentless in prosecuting those responsible for such crimes.