IOM Counter-Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) implements comprehensive counter-trafficking campaigns worldwide as part of its prevention and protection strategy. Campaigns raise awareness about trafficking risks and recruitment tactics, equip vulnerable populations with protective information, encourage reporting of suspected cases, and train professionals to identify trafficking indicators. IOM integrates anti-trafficking measures into humanitarian emergency responses and develops e-learning courses for humanitarian staff. The organization backs initiatives like Mission 89's "The Line We Don't Cross" campaign combating child trafficking in sport. Campaigns emphasize empowerment over stigmatization.
Theme Areas
Behavior Goal
Prevent human trafficking by raising awareness of risks and recruitment tactics; empower potential victims to protect themselves; encourage reporting of suspected trafficking; train professionals to identify and assist victims
Target Audiences
Methods & Approaches
Channels
Implementers & Partners
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- Local NGOs
- Government agencies
Donors & Sponsors
- Multiple governments
- UN agencies
- Private donors
Key Takeaways
- 1Awareness campaigns must avoid stigmatizing victims
- 2Local collaboration essential for culturally appropriate messaging
- 3Training professionals enables secondary prevention
- 4Integration into humanitarian response addresses emergency vulnerabilities
- 5Youth-focused digital campaigns address online recruitment risks