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Prevention

News and Updates

Russia and Israel Asked to Stop Human Trafficking
Israel and Russia are urged to work more closely together to prevent trafficking.

Human Trafficking Training Mandatory for US Overseas Troops
US troops abroad are receiving training on how to avoid being involved in human trafficking.

Israeli Knesset Passes Human Trafficking Bill
In a unanimous vote on 17 October 2006, the Knesset approved a law to strengthen and broaden laws against human trafficking.

US Backs Deal on Anti-trafficking in Philippines' Ports
In a move to formalize the Republic of the Philippines-United States' stance on the Anti-Trafficking in Person (TIP) drive, the US granted US $250,000 to the Philippine Ports Authority-Ports Management Office (PPA-PMO) in Davao recently to intensify the anti-trafficking campaign nationwide.

Liberia: Task Force On Anti Human Trafficking Set Up
The Liberia government has set up a special task force that would prevent human trafficking in the country.

Training Roma to Combat Human Trafficking
Through a contribution of the Norwegian and Finnish governments, the Council of Europe is organising training courses to prevent human trafficking of Roma from Albania, Moldova and Slovakia.

Taxi Drivers in Cambodia on the Look Out for Abuse
Motorbike taxi drivers have been enlisted as the first line of defense for Sihanoukville's children.

UNIAP-Cambodia’s Information Centre on Human Trafficking
UNIAP-Cambodia is proud to announce the list of human trafficking publications available to the public at their Information Centre located at the Cambodian Development Research Institute (CDRI).

Official Launch Ceremony of the Regional Training Programme to Combat Human Trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region
Official launch ceremony of the Regional Training Programme to Combat Human Trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region was held at the Mekong Institute at Khon Kaen University on 28 August 2006.

Thailand Tackles Illegal Immigration
There will be no illegal immigrants living or working in Thailand by the end of next year, caretaker deputy Prime Minister Chidchai Vanasatidya has stated.

ECPAT-USA launches the Protect Children in Tourism Project and the Code of Conduct in Belize
ECPAT-USA announces the kickoff of the Protect Children in Tourism Project (PCT) in Belize City, Belize, to promote the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism.

Education Program Against Human Trafficking in Cambodia
A pilot project to offer education about trafficking in Kep, Kompong Speu, Kompong Thom and Takeo provinces experienced a significant level of success for two months in 2003.

Decree Revised on Marriage and Family Concerning Foreigners in Vietnam
The Government has revised a decree on marriage and family concerning foreigners contained in the Law of Marriage and Family.

New Attitude Encouraged Towards Child Beggars in Thailand
Thailand needs a more effective law to tackle the problem of child beggars as the existing 65-year-old act is unable to cope with today's more complex situation.

Thai Women Urged to Be Cautious
Thai women seeking well-paid jobs in Bahrain and South Africa have been urged to exercise caution as they risk falling into the hands of human traffickers who will force them into prostitution.