Global News Summary 27.4.10
Human trafficking Victims contact authorities in Malaysia
Three Vietnamese women who entered Malaysia legally were able to escape from their traffickers and lodge a report at their local immigration headquarters. The women, aged between 19 and 30, arrived in Malaysia believing they would be working as waitresses and found themselves forced into prostitution. They were able to escape and make their way to an immigration office. Based on the women’s reports and those of other victims, a local man and two Vietnamese women were arrested. Officials say 10 other human trafficking cases have been investigated since the beginning of the year in the local area. Read More
Anti- human trafficking bill becomes law in Kansas
A governor in Kansas has signed legislation to tackle human trafficking. This law creates authority for courts to confiscate traffickers’ possessions and earnings. This has been a successful method used in combating drug trafficking and other crimes in the state. It is intended to reduce financial benefits of trafficking. The law will also tighten the ban on coercion in labour as an extension of similar federal law forbidding forced labour. Read More
Egyptian parliament approves anti-human trafficking law
A new law passed by the Egyptian parliament guarantees the protection of human trafficking victims. It also focuses on creating the conditions for help with health-care, education and social rehabilitation. The law focuses on the importance of integration into society and the safe and quick return to families for those who desire it. Victims will also be provided with financial assistance. This law comes after UN representatives urged Egypt to intensify its campaign against human trafficking through raising awareness, training police and other authorities and providing more support for victims as well harsher sentences for traffickers. Read More
IOM South Africa launches anti-trafficking campaign
The international organisation for migration has created a bright yellow poster highlighting the dangers of human trafficking around the world cup in South Africa. This campaign aims to raise awareness and promotes an anti-trafficking hotline number. At the moment, legislation is in the process of being passed by the South African government and authorities are stretched leading up to the World Cup. For this reason, it is vital that communities know the signs of trafficking and take an active role in tackling it. Read More
