Multilingual Anti-Trafficking Strategist | Transforming Policies into Impact | Advocate for Social Justice and Human Rights
My heart goes out to all my colleagues, friends and their families in the Eastern Caribbean who were affected by Hurricane Beryl. Natural disasters increase the risk of human trafficking in several ways: 1) Increased vulnerability - internally displaced persons, especially women and children, are at higher risk of exploitation due to their vulnerable situations. 2) Breakdown of social structures: disruption of community and family networks, leaving individuals without support systems. 3) Economic hardship: The economic fallout from disasters can push individuals into desperate situations, making them more susceptible to traffickers’ promises of work or financial stability. Hurricane Beryl decimated many fishing vessels and tourist establishments in Carriacou, Grenada 4) Law enforcement challenges: In the chaos following a disaster, law enforcement and social services may be overwhelmed, reducing their ability to prevent and respond to trafficking. 5) Disruption of education: School closures can leave children unsupervised and more vulnerable to traffickers. So, what can be done to reduce vulnerabilities and build resilience: -Provide immediate humanitarian assistance and support services - safe shelters, psychological support, legal aid, and economic opportunities to disaster survivors -Ensure the presence of law enforcement or some type of security and safety -Maintain family reunification services to protect at-risk individuals. To achieve the above, a country would need to collaborate with other governments, NGOs, and international organizations to address both immediate and long-term needs following a disaster.
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall north of Grenada
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Yes , but I know they have the ability to overcome this calamity
Security Professional at Royal Grenada Police force
1moIt is total devastation... But we are working on the rebuilding, security and safety along with getting the much needed aid and relief supplies to persons is priority...