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| Sunday, 6 March 2005 |
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IOM begins countertrafficking campaign In IDP camps throughout Sri Lanka, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has launched an information campaign warning people affected by the tsunami of the very real dangers of human trafficking. Through bright posters and leaflets, 2,000 in Sinhala and 3,000 in Tamil, people are warned not to fall prey to specific risks when rebuilding their lives. The posters warn people who lost family and livelihoods in the tsunami to be especially wary of those who promise a good job outside of the area or abroad. The campaign literature alerts families to be wary of strangers offering to take their children in order to give them a better life elsewhere. IOM's hotline number is also included on the posters for access to more detailed information. With funding from the Government of Japan, IOM is taking a three-pronged approach to reducing human trafficking in tsunami-affected districts. The project particularly focuses on children and young women. In addition to the poster campaign, IOM is providing economic support for livelihood development and is organizing psychosocial training in partnership with a local NGO, Sewa Lanka. The economic component prioritises livelihood assistance to single-headed households. The aim is to protect the most vulnerable children by ensuring that families have the financial means to stay together, provide for their needs and ensure school attendance. |
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