By Joseph Arnhold | Media Coordinator
The need for prevention is important and we are starting to see the impact of prevention programs in the past. Recently, some research findings on migration through the border town of Poipet have revealed an overall decrease of illegal migration. However, as the data is analyzed, we have found that certain towns are more vulnerable to trafficking and illegal migration. Surveys have revealed that lack of awareness for exploitation is partially to blame. This is where prevention comes in.
Human trafficking is not limited to sex-trafficking. Majority of trafficking is actually of men for labour exploitation. Recent droughts through the region have increased the amount of migrant workers as they search for work. Illegal migration leads to exploitation. Some rural farmers may not know that migrating to another country without visas or passports is illegal. They find that out when they arrive and discover they have no rights, thus getting exploited. Debts from transportation costs, overpriced housing and food can trap a worker in a country he or she isn’t legally allowed to be in.
This is where we come in! Prevention, by its very definition, is to stop trafficking before it starts by informing Cambodians of the dangers of illegal migration. Through collaboration with other NGO’s we focus on areas of Cambodia that other organizations are unable to reach. We teach teachers to be leaders in their community and teach their neighbours and village the truth about illegal migration and how to avoid it.
Our Safe Communities Project recently held a Call in Show program about the Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation at Tunle Om Radio Station, Kampong Cham Province.
During live shows listeners call in and ask questions to our Chab Dai staff or government officials. Our radio programs are recorded then rebroadcasted in the area regularly. The Safe Communities Project aims to reach the most remote areas of Cambodia and raise awareness on these points for better prevention and protection of vulnerable communities.
We aim to reduce exploitation and trafficking through our prevention teams. Studies have shown success in areas we have worked. However, due to the rural landscape of Cambodia and lack of information and resources in some rural areas there is still a need for prevention to continue. Also, with the recent drought and weather changes farmers are seeking for employment in greater numbers than before. They need to know of the dangers of illegal migration and how to avoid being exploited. With your support, our prevention team can reduce exploitation and trafficking in Cambodia.
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