Community-based communication activities and prevention measures haveproved effective in reducing human trafficking in the central borderprovince of Nghe An.
The Women’s Union in Nghe An began theactivities in 2012 in the mountainous districts of Con Cuong, TuongDuong, Que Phong and Quy Chau, where many girls and women have fallenvictims to trafficking due to poverty and poor knowledge.
Theunion has held group talks and provided newspapers and leaflets to localwomen on how to recognize and avoid the tricks employed by traffickers.The union has also worked with the local law enforcement to keep aclose eye on vulnerable groups and suspect individuals, while providingfinancial support and vocational training for returning victims tosettle down.
Since early this year, as many as 28 trainingcourses for nearly 1,500 locals on the rights of migrant workers havebeen conducted, in the context of increasing number of Nghe An residentsmoving to Laos for work.
Additionally, a number of workshopshave been held across the province to enhance labourers’ legalunderstanding and capacity to protect themselves when working in othercountries.
In the coming years, Nghe An authorities plan toboost vocational training and develop craft villages to create jobs,thus improving income and living condition for residents in rural andremote areas.-VNA
The Women’s Union in Nghe An began theactivities in 2012 in the mountainous districts of Con Cuong, TuongDuong, Que Phong and Quy Chau, where many girls and women have fallenvictims to trafficking due to poverty and poor knowledge.
Theunion has held group talks and provided newspapers and leaflets to localwomen on how to recognize and avoid the tricks employed by traffickers.The union has also worked with the local law enforcement to keep aclose eye on vulnerable groups and suspect individuals, while providingfinancial support and vocational training for returning victims tosettle down.
Since early this year, as many as 28 trainingcourses for nearly 1,500 locals on the rights of migrant workers havebeen conducted, in the context of increasing number of Nghe An residentsmoving to Laos for work.
Additionally, a number of workshopshave been held across the province to enhance labourers’ legalunderstanding and capacity to protect themselves when working in othercountries.
In the coming years, Nghe An authorities plan toboost vocational training and develop craft villages to create jobs,thus improving income and living condition for residents in rural andremote areas.-VNA
