FROM BONDAGE TO FREEDOM 62 propagated by the 1949 Convention to prevent trafficking128. The 1949 Convention also calls for supervision of employment agencies in order to prevent persons seeking employment from being exposed to the dangers of prostitution129. Protection is also a central theme. Foreign victims of trafficking are to have the same rights as nationals with respect to their being party to proceedings against traffickers130. Victims of prostitution and of traffickers are to be provided with social services for prevention of prostitution as well as for “rehabilitation and social adjustment”131. State Parties are also obliged to maintain and care for destitute trafficking victims prior to their repatriation132. As for repatriation, the 1949 Convention lays down that it be done on the desire of the person to be repatriated and in conformity with law. Pending repatriation, State Parties must without prejudice to prosecution and in accordance with domestic law, make suitable provisions for the temporary care and maintenance. In the event that the victims cannot pay for the cost of repatriation, the State of residence and State of origin must share the cost133. Under the Convention, State Parties are required to annually communicate to the Secretary-General of the United Nations any laws, regulations and measures relating to the traffic of persons. This information is to be published periodically by the Secretary-General to all members and non-members of the United Nations134. The Final Protocol to the Convention declares that “nothing in the present convention shall be deemed to prejudice any legislation which ensures, for the enforcement of the provisions for securing the suppression of the traffic in persons and of the exploitation of others for purposes of prostitution, stricter conditions than those provided by the present Convention”135. Thus, the 1949 Convention lays down the framework for further strengthening of laws on trafficking in persons. 128 Ibid Art. 17(2-3). 129 Ibid Art. 20. 130 Ibid, Art. 5. 131 Ibid, Art. 16. 132 Ibid, Art. 19(1). 133 Ibid. Art. 19. 134 Ibid, Art. 21. 135 Ibid, Final Protocol.