Key Elements of a National Action Plan on Trafficking in Persons

Workshop on Workshop on Developing a Coordinated Inter-Agency National Action Plan to Developing a Coordinated Inter-Agency National Action Plan to Eradicate Trafficking in PersonsEradicate Trafficking in Persons

Tokyo, JapanTokyo, Japan 27-28 June 200527-28 June 2005

Presented by Lance BonneauPresented by Lance BonneauSenior Programme Development OfficerSenior Programme Development Officer

IOM Regional Office BangkokIOM Regional Office Bangkok

Contents Of NAP

• Statement of Objective – strategic priorities• Operational Definitions – clearly define TiP terminology• Scope – operational application of NAP• Coordination Mechanism – lead agency/participation• Time Frame – outline short, medium, long term goals• Monitoring and Evaluation – establish benchmarks• Periodic Review and Revision – time frames for review• Resource Allocation – statement of needs

Statement of ObjectiveStatement of Objective

To formulate a National Policy Framework for Prevention of TiP, Protection & Recovery of Victims and Prosecution of Traffickers Through:

• Criminalizing TiP• Legal Reform

• Strengthening National & Regional Cooperation

• Raising Awareness on TiP (Human rights approach)

• Capacity Building & Training

• Resource Allocation

Formulation of Task Force

Consultation with stakeholders developing a NAP (e.g. Government, NGOs, etc)

Formation of Multi-disciplinary task force Appointment of Coordinator/Focal Point Developing TOR for the Task Force for:

– Reviewing contents of NAP– Thematic areas– Roles/Tasking of agencies

NAP - Thematic AreasNAP - Thematic Areas

Prevention• Awareness raising (Government & Public)

- Target Groups, Contents & Methodology

• Education Strategies on Human Rights

• Public/Media Advocacy on Human Rights and TiP

• Ratification of TNOC Convention & Protocols/ Legislative Enforcement

• Training of Police, Immigration, Social Service• Bilateral & Regional Cooperation• Research, Data Collection & Monitoring

NAP - Thematic AreasNAP - Thematic Areas

Protection & Recovery

• Multi-disciplinary response to victim assistance and recovery• Victim/Child friendly procedures and systems• Procedures for Victim Identification• Establishment of safe shelters and referral Systems• Provisions for stay• Access to mother tongue legal/social assistance• Access to Psycho-social/health care support & counseling • Training of Police, Immigration, Social & Health Services

NAP - Thematic AreasNAP - Thematic Areas

Prosecution

• Victim/Child friendly procedures

• Legal revisions to make prosecutions easier

• Witness protection procedures

• Provide for Mutual Legal Assistance

• Provide for Extraterritorial Jurisdiction for TiP

• Training of Prosecutors and Judges

Potential Benchmarks

Short Term• Establishment of Lead Agency / Nat’l Committee

- Inter-departmental/ministerial, Civil Society

• Mapping Trafficking Assistance Process

• Consensus on NAP Elements

• Procedures for Victim Identification established

• Improved Victim Access to Specialized Shelters

• Awareness-raising on TiP

• Training programmes on TiP• Conduct review of existing laws relating to TiP

Potential Benchmarks

Medium Term

• Establishment of Referral Process for VoT

• Standard Operating Procedures Agreed Upon for Assisting Victims of Trafficking

• Facilitated Return Process established for VoT

• Discussions on Bilateral MoUs on Return and Reintegration with Origin/Destination countries

• Anti-Trafficking Laws drafted / Protocols ratified

Potential Benchmarks

Long Term

• Bilateral MoUs signed on Return and Reintegration of VoTs with origin/destination countries

• Increase in TiP related Prosecutions

• Measurable reduction of TiP in your country

Agencies Active in Victim Identification

Agencies that Provide Shelter & Assistance

Reintegration Assistance

Agencies involved in Return

Foreign Affairs?

NGOs/IOs?

Police?

Immigration?

Government Shelters?

Immigration?

Social Welfare Dept.?

NGOs/IOs?

Others?

NGO/IO Shelters?

Police?

Others? Consular Affairs?

Others?

Dept. of Health?

Social Welfare Dept.?

Foreign Affairs?

Immigration?

Social Welfare Dept.?

NGOs/IOs?

Others?

Consular Affairs?

Social Welfare Dept.?

Sample Victim Assistance - Mapping Matrix

Selected Reference Material

1) Regional Best Practice Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive National Anti-Trafficking Response (developed by ICMPD)

 2) Reference Guide for Anti-Trafficking Legislative Review (OSCE/ODIHR & Ludwig Botzmann Institute of Human Rights)

 3) OHCHR Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking 

4) Final Report of the  European Experts Group on Trafficking in Human Beings, 22 Dec 2004

 5) IOM Counter-trafficking Training Modules/Materials: Return and Reintegration, Information Campaigns, Capacity Building & Cooperation and Networking; Law Enforcement Training

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