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📃 Led by La Strada International , Victim Support Europe recently got involved in a joint statement on the recast EU Anti-Trafficking Directive. ❓ But does this recast directive truly advance the rights of trafficked persons? Read the full statement to find out: https://lnkd.in/eERUVx5a European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) Platform for Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) Global Alliance against Traffic in Women (GAATW) European Commission European Parliament Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024 Council of Europe #VictimSupportEU #EUVictimsRights #VictimSupportForAll #NoVictimLeftBehind

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and we are committed to working with partners around the region to end this heinous crime.     The Asia Foundation and USAID are working with local partners to counter trafficking in persons in five Pacific Island Countries: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of Marshall Islands, Tonga, and Palau.       The program works through multisectoral partnerships with Pacific Island Country stakeholders, with a focus on local capacity building and maximizing program impact and sustainability.     The initiative supports the four pillars of countering trafficking in persons work (Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, and Partnership), grounded in a community-centred partnership approach that strengthens local strategies, interventions, and mechanisms to prevent TIP, ensuring sustainable, victim-centred protection approaches and bringing traffickers to justice.         Today, we feature a photo from the launch of the Kingdom of Tonga’s National Action Plan to Counter Trafficking in Persons and Protect Vulnerable Migrants held on November 20, 2023. In her keynote speech, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Fekita Katoa ‘Utoikamanu, said  the development of the National Action Plan is result of collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the technical working group comprising representatives from various government ministries and civil society. She also acknowledged the support from development partners, the International Organization for Migration and The Asia Foundation, in shepherding the finalization and launch of the National Action Plan, respectively.    Over January, we will feature messages from our government and civil society partners on the roles they play in combatting human trafficking in their respective countries. #HumanTraffickingAwareness  #EndModernSlavery  #HumanRights  #AntiTrafficking  #PreventHumanTrafficking  # HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth  #asia_foundation #usaid #pacificislands

Our manifesto priority 5 for the next Government: Enable migrant survivors to access safety and support. All victims of #DomesticAbuse deserve support to safety and recovery. We are calling on the next Government to make urgent changes to policy & legislation to ensure migrant survivors of domestic abuse receive the support they need. Use our manifesto to speak with your candidate about the barriers migrant survivors face in reporting domestic abuse. Let's make sure we leave no survivor behind in our mission to end domestic abuse. Learn more - ow.ly/rzqu50Sh0p7 #GE2024

🚨Urgent action is needed to stop Trafficking in Persons (TIP) across our continent 🌍, especially in the Eastern, Horn of Africa, and Western regions. Victims, many of whom are women and children, endure unimaginable suffering and abuse. The complexity of illegal #trafficking networks demands a unified and robust strategy. The African Union's new policy on TIP offers a comprehensive framework to guide member states in addressing TIP. With coordinated efforts and harmonized approaches, we can reshape #migration #governance and make a significant impact. 📥: https://lnkd.in/dZcsE-Ym

🚫Stop the Inhumanity at Europe's Borders! A campaign to call on European governments to end human rights violations of migrants at borders. We ask European states to ensure that people reaching the continent are treated fairly, justly and humanely through 7 actions: 🔹stop pushbacks 🔹end deterrence by death 🔹establish humane borders 🔹redress for victims of state abuse 🔹create safe routes 🔹no to externalization 🔹hold Frontex accountable Details to support the campaign here: https://lnkd.in/d7caMqzi #StopPushbacksNotPeople

Lots going on in Equatorial Guinea. Energy and security are driving foreign interest. On military issue, some think that it could become the next Djibouti. Raises questions about what is in the longterm interests of the United States. My latest article exams these issues. 

Join us for a conversation on 1) temporal violence deployed against Latin American migrants and 2) how socio-institutional structures regulate processes of economic development in South Asia.

Why is it important to include women in #peace and #security efforts? How can young women from the MENA region and North Africa contribute to peacebuilding in their communities? How does illegal arms trafficking impact the safety and stability of communities in the MENA region? What role can advocacy play in combating the illegal transfer of small arms? More and more we will answer during in our workshop This workshop is organized by the International Humanitarian Law and Youth Initiative in collaboration with The International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) and is supported by UNSCAR. Our objectives align with those of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and IANSA, focusing on empowering young women from across the MENA region. We aim to build their capacities in monitoring, documentation, and advocacy related to the implementation of the Programme of Action on Small Arms (PoA). Ma'in Alshamayleh Elli Kytomaki

𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒊-𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉, a time to share information and end trafficking with prevention.   The Philippines is steadfast in its commitment to eliminating human trafficking through awareness programs and has since championed its efforts to protect and serve human rights. In line with 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟏𝟖𝟎, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏, this month we look into the Philippines' holistic cooperation with the international community, national enforcements, survivors, and communities of faith to raise awareness and fight against trafficking in persons.   Explore further insights into the Philippine legislative frameworks, conventions, and commitments through this latest reference to Matters of Migration.   Visit 𝐅𝐒𝐈’𝐬 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲:  https://lnkd.in/dWBURfSD   Keep posted for more insights and updates on essential foreign policy, national security, and international affairs. #fsiresearch #philippinesmigration #anti-trafficking #fsimigration

🇺🇦 Two years on: your support is still protecting people from exploitation. There have been more than 28 million border crossings from #Ukraine into Europe since Feb 24 2022. Experts warned rates of #trafficking would increase as a result. 📈 IJM immediately got to work, arriving at the border with Ukraine within 24 hours, and spearheading work to support refugees, raise awareness, and help protect people from trafficking. Since then, thanks to your support, we’ve provided over 5,000 specialist support services to refugees who might otherwise have been exploited. From securing short-term accommodation and safe transport for families to helping women approached with suspicious job or housing offers – we’ve been on the frontlines stopping trafficking ❌ Today, the brutal war rages on. 🙏🏼 🙏🏾 We hope for peace, but we cannot stop anti-trafficking efforts now as women and children remain at risk. By standing with us, you're supporting the vital work of protecting displaced people in Europe - and stopping trafficking in Europe and beyond. Visit IJMUK.org/europe now to learn more.