Featured practices: Preventing, combating and eradicating trafficking in persons
In anticipation of this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July 2024, which focuses on the theme “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking”, the Migration Network Hub in coordination with IOM’s Migrant Protection Platform launched a Call for Practices to encourage submissions of initiatives and policies that that are relevant to Objective 10 of the Global Compact for Migration (Prevent, combat and eradicate trafficking in persons in the context of international migration) and that address the above theme. The practices listed here were collected as part of this Call for Practices and underwent a peer review process by migration experts, and are now being published for the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
This Call for Practices resulted in 12 new practice submissions to the Migration Network Hub's Repository of Practices, submitters including governments, NGOs and international organizations. Thanks to this Call for Practices, and once all the new practices are published, the Hub will soon host 30 innovative practices that contribute towards eradicating trafficking in persons.
Beyond its dedicated Calls for Practices, the Hub is always open to receiving new practices and welcomes submissions of different initiatives, projects, and policies that contribute to the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration - You can submit your own practice here.
Contributing to the investigation of trafficking of children and women in Venezuela
Implemented by UNICEF Country Office in Venezuela
Takeaway:
The capacities of governmental officials and social organizations were strengthened through provision of targeted training and learning materials, which led to improved interventions in child trafficking cases. The training activities also led to several recommendations for further consideration, such as the creation of a specialized working group with state institutions on prevention of trafficking of children and adolescents.
Pacaraima Committee
Implemented by the Government of Brazil
Takeaway:
By providing legal assistance and information, the initiative improved the protection and fulfillment of migrants' rights. Wellbeing of migrants was also enhanced through coordinated efforts to prevent and address abuse and human trafficking, particularly for vulnerable groups like unaccompanied and separated children. For instance, the successful rescue of 30 Venezuelans in December 2023 highlighted the effectiveness of the intervention in freeing individuals from modern slavery.
The Counter-Trafficking Data Collaborative (CTDC)
Implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with various actors from civil society and private sector
Takeaway:
Through provision of accessible, up-to-date, and reliable data on trafficking in persons, the CTDC empowers stakeholders to develop targeted interventions and evidence-based policies. For instance, the CTDC data contributed to the publication of Global Estimates of Modern Slavery by ILO, Walk Free, and IOM. The Collaborative has also formulated important recommendations in the area of counter-trafficking data, such as emphasizing the significance of prioritizing data protection and ethical considerations, and the application of innovative, cutting-edge technologies through strategic private sector partnerships.
IOM’s Regional Programme Strengthens the Protection of Child Victims across North Africa and Key Routes
Implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Takeaway:
The evidence base on child trafficking in North Africa and concrete operational guidance for protection of child victims was built through facilitating cooperation and exchange with civil society, governments from the region, child protection and counter trafficking actors. For instance, in 2024 the programme organized a workshop that brought together these stakeholders, enabling knowledge sharing on pressing issues related to child trafficking in the region, the gap of evidence base, and the protection of child victims.
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Family Reunification for Victims of Trafficking through IOM
Implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Takeaway:
Since its start, the US TIP Program has reunited over 3000 family members with more than 1,300 victims of human trafficking in the United States. The key recommendation that arises from the program is the importance of building a strong coalition of partners among governmental entities, NGOs, international organizations, survivors and their representatives, in order to ensure that the survivors have access to victim-centered and trauma-informed services, access to justice and family reunification avenues.
Repository of Practices
Explore more practices implementing the Objective 10 of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM), as well as practices on other GCM objectives, and submit your own practice.
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