PROTECTION WORKING GROUP COX’S BAZAR, BANGLADESH … · 2020. 12. 23. · Anti-Tra˜cking Working...
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Creation date: 20 December 2020 Sources: Anti-Trafficking Working Group (ATWG) Feedback: [email protected]PROTECTION SECTOR Anti-Trafficking Dashboard as of November 2020 PROTECTION WORKING GROUP COX’S BAZAR, BANGLADESH The ATWG leads a collec�ve strategy to prevent and respond to human trafficking and smuggling in Cox’s Bazar. ATWG members implement ac�vi�es in line with a joint workplan developed in accordance with the Government’s Na�onal Plan of Ac�on on Trafficking, including preven�on of trafficking through aware- ness raising, ensuring access to protec�on services for vic�ms of trafficking, and capacity building of partners and authori�es through technical guidance and training. 49 total number of identified individuals Mode of Transport and Intended Destination Trafficking (Forced Prostitution, Sexual Exploitation) Trafficking (Forced Labor) Smuggling xx 26 Number of Incidents by Month Dec Nov Oct Sep Incident Type >60 50-60 25-49 19-24 15-18 <15 10% 14% 0% 4% 8% 16% 10% 12% 0% 2% 6% Anti-Trafficking Working Group (ATWG) Rescuing Authority 23 xx Female Male National International 96% Land 35% Top 5 Promises During Recruitmnet 23 1 2 20 3 Others Market Home Female Male Place of Recruitment by Gender boat across the Andaman Sea thus far in 2020, reaching Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar and Bangladesh a�er many months on overcrowded vessels. At least 200 have reportedly died during the dangerous journey.The ATWG has developed a range of aware- ness raising materials in an effort to prevent such movements, focusing on the risks of trafficking and highligh�ng countries’ efforts to impede disembarka�on because of COVID-19. Orienta�on sessions have been organized for protec�on actors in Cox’s Bazar to ensure a common understanding on trafficking and smuggling and to engage them in preven�on and response. To support the development of the 2021 Joint Response Plan, the ATWG has undertaken a situa�onal analysis to guide its members on se�ng priori�es for the coming year, focusing on awareness raising and addressing root causes, including restric�ons on livelihoods and educa�on, dwindling resources to meet basic needs, worsening criminal ac�vity, and the uncertain scope for sustainable solu�ons in Myanmar, all of which are factors that compel refugees to seek livelihood opportuni�es elsewhere and may resort to smuggling, placing them at risk of trafficking and other forms of abuse and exploita�on. Others Familiy reunification Visit/holiday/vacation Marriage Work (earn money) Human trafficking con�nues to be reported, even during COVID-19, with a noteworthy number of Rohingya vic�ms in forced labour situa�ons in Bangladesh. An es�mated 2,400 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi migrants have travelled by Of the 49 individuals identified, 19 intended to travel to Cox’s Bazar while 13 intended to travel to India. 49% of recruiters were acquain- tances. In most cases, the activity during exploitation was either domestic work or construction. 53% of identified individuals are male, while 47% are female. **This dashboard is based on known incident data. 7 65% 42 33 total number of incidents 16% 11 4% Water 1 3 2 1 1 Still missing/not rescued UN agency Police NGO Navy Family members Escaped BGB In 53% of cases, the individuals managed to escape. 26 7 3 26 4 Latest Developments 16 12 1 4 3 1 7 2
PROTECTION WORKING GROUP COX’S BAZAR, BANGLADESH … · 2020. 12. 23. · Anti-Tra˜cking Working Group (ATWG) Rescuing Authority 23 xx Female Male National International 96% Land
Creation date: 20 December 2020 Sources: Anti-Tra�cking Working
Group (ATWG) Feedback: [email protected]
PROTECTION SECTORAnti-Tra�cking Dashboard
as of November 2020
PROTECTION WORKING GROUPCOX’S BAZAR, BANGLADESH
The ATWG leads a collec�ve strategy to prevent and respond to
human trafficking and smuggling in Cox’s Bazar. ATWG members
implement ac�vi�es in line with a joint workplan developed in
accordance with the Government’s Na�onal Plan of Ac�on on
Trafficking, including preven�on of trafficking through aware-ness
raising, ensuring access to protec�on services for vic�ms of
trafficking, and capacity building of partners and authori�es
through technical guidance and training.
49 total number of identified individuals
Mode of Transport and Intended Destination
Tra�cking (Forced Prostitution, Sexual Exploitation)
