examples of anti trafficking policies Flashcards
What is a key policy aimed at combatting human trafficking?
Victim Identification
Accurate victim identification is crucial for trafficked individuals to access their human rights.
List the three main areas of international coordination of policy for human trafficking.
- Victim Identification
- Provision of immediate protection and support
- Legal assistance and involvement
What is the immediate responsibility of a state aware of a trafficked person?
Safety, security, and well-being of the victim
States must provide immediate protection and support to victims who break free from trafficking.
What role does INTERPOL play in the fight against human trafficking?
Enables police in 194 member countries to work together against international crime
INTERPOL collaborates with national services to protect children from trafficking.
Describe Operation Maharlika III.
A coordinated border control operation involving Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines that resulted in arrests and rescues of trafficking victims
The operation highlighted the connection between human trafficking and illegal goods.
What is the significance of Marriott International’s initiative against human trafficking?
Mandatory human trafficking awareness training for hotel staff
The training program has educated 500,000 hotel workers and set a precedent in the hospitality industry.
What does the US Department of State’s Country Reports provide regarding human trafficking?
Status of policies and interventions in different countries
These reports increase transparency about human trafficking issues and efforts to combat them.
Fill in the blank: The Government of Nigeria does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of _______.
trafficking
List two significant efforts made by the Government of Nigeria to combat human trafficking.
- Training government officials
- Collaborating with international organizations and NGOs
True or False: The Nigerian military has consistently provided trafficking victim protection to all affected individuals.
False
The Nigerian military did not always provide adequate protection to female and child trafficking victims.
What is the role of child protection units and NGOs in relation to INTERPOL?
They work alongside INTERPOL to protect children from trafficking threats.
