Gender Disability and Social Inclusion

Policy Brief

Closing borders will not stop human trafficking in ASEAN

A blog that highlights the increased risk vulnerable people in ASEAN face as COVID-19 causes systems in place to support victims of trafficking to break down.

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Publication

Freedom of movement for victims of trafficking

Throughout the ASEAN region, victims of trafficking often find themselves in some form of detention.

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• Khmer
• Thai

Policy Brief

Lessons from COVID-19 in responding to trafficking in persons in times of crisis

To better understand the impact of COVID-19 on human trafficking and responses to it in the Philippines, ASEAN-Australia Counter Trafficking convened two online roundtable consultations with key stakeholders.

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Report

Protection of child rights in the ASEAN justice system in response to trafficking in persons

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Publication

Situation analysis by ASEAN-ACT

As part of ASEAN-ACT's update to its' 2020 Annual Work Plan, the program consulted with its partners to analyse the trafficking in persons operating environment across ASEAN and how COVID-19 had and will change each country's response to counter trafficking in persons.

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Directory

Stakeholder Mapping summary

ASEAN-ACT undertook stakeholder mapping from June to October 2020 to identify potential government and non-government partners for the program’s victim rights and equality and inclusion work, both at the national and regional level.

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Policy Brief

The Blocked, The Obstructed: Intersectionality Study on the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers and Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Migrant Care with the support from OHANA Indonesia and the Disability Rights Fund conducted a study on the interrelated issues of Indonesian migrant workers and disabilities. The paper explores the multidimensional vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers and illustrates disabilities of migrant workers as a result of work accidents or violence within the workplace.

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• Indonesian

Video

Understanding the ACTIP, with HE Wanchai Roujanavong

How well do you know the ASEAN Convention against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (ACTIP)? Conversations with Chem has been created to support ASEAN Member States further understand this regional instrument to combat human trafficking. In this episode, Chem explores gender equality and social inclusion with His Excellency Wanchai Roujanavong, Thailand's representative to the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Rights of Women and Children. 

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Vietnam Trafficking in Persons Journal 2021

The Vietnam Trafficking in Persons Journal 2021 was prepared by the Hanoi Procuratorate University with contributions from national and regional experts in the field, and supported by the ASEAN-Australia Counter Trafficking program.

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• Vietnamese

Policy Brief

Vulnerability, human trafficking and COVID-19

COVID-19 does not discriminate, however those most a risk of contracting COVID-19 are the most vulnerable. This paper includes good responses from ASEAN Member States and provides policy recommendations to ensure those vulnerable to trafficking are protected.

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• Lao