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The 1343 Actionline is a 24/7 hotline facility that responds to emergency or crisis calls from victims of human trafficking and their families. It likewise provides a venue for the public to be engaged in the fight against trafficking in persons in line with the core message of the IACAT which is, Laban kontra Human Trafficking, Laban nating Lahat!

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Report in real-time suspected human trafficking activities with the option of attaching photographs and videos as evidence. The identities of the users will be treated with utmost confidentiality. They will also have access to information and news updates about human trafficking and directory of IACAT member agencies.

 

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Cover of “The Other Migrant Crisis” Research Paper released by IOM

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region especially in the Gulf has continuously attracted migrants from around the world due to the region’s oil boom and dramatic upsurge of all kinds of construction.

“The Other Migrant Crisis” as the International Organization of Migration (IOM) has dubbed it, is the exploitation and trafficking of migrant workers.  The policy research, commissioned by IOM and its partner Walk Free Foundation (WFF), is a significant by-product of IOM’s European Union-funded “Action to Protect and Assist Exploited and Vulnerable Migrant Workers in Middle East and North Africa (or PAVE)” Project.

The study involved: a literature review, focus group discussions with respondent migrants from two host countries (Ethiopia and the Philippines) and two destination countries (Lebanon and Jordan) and round-table discussions with government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and International Organizations (IOs) in the region.

IOM-Philippines held the mini-launch of the report last December 8, 2015 (Tuesday) at the Philamlife Tower club following the global launch held in Lebanon.  It was attended by representatives from both public and private sectors and media, among which include the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Blas F. Ople Policy Center and Training Institute, Visayan Forum, Vera Files and Star.  Representatives from the IOM Headquarters Geneva and IOM Philippines’ regional offices in Cotabato were also in attendance.

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Sec. Nicolas delivering the welcome remarks

Secretary Imelda Nicolas of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas delivered the welcome remarks, wherein she gave an overview on the situation of migrants in the MENA region and enumerated the different CFO initiatives to combat human trafficking. The agency  has transformed  the 24/7  1343 hotline against human trafficking to a multimedia platform which now includes the internet (www.1343actionline.ph), email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), and a mobile app which can be downloaded via google pay and apple app store.


She also highlighted the innovative online legal counseling program included in the action line’s website for legal queries on human trafficking, illegal recruitment, mail order bride schemes and domestic violence resulting from multi-cultural marriages. CFO calls the program “Itanong mo kay Ato” or Ask the Attorney (https://onlinelegalcounseling.1343actionline.ph/).

As Chair of the IACAT- Advocacy and Communications  Committee (ADVOCOM), the CFO develop  various information materials such as video, posters, stickers, pamphlets and  conduct  capacity building trainings among various stakeholders including the local media and the youth sector.

She was followed by Ms. Romina Sta. Clara of IOM Philippines who presented the research findings. Mr. Marco Boasso, IOM Philippines’ Chief of Mission, delivered the closing remarks.

The report aims to provide relevant governments and civil society groups, including the general public, vital information which can aid in educating, lobbying, raising awareness and the formulation of policies and programs for better protection of migrants in MENA.

An e-copy of the report can be downloaded here: https://publications.iom.int/system/files/pdf/other_migrant_crisis.pdf

For more information regarding this press release, please contact:

Commission on Filipinos Overseas
Contact Person: Ms. Ashyanna Alexine Bangcola
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            Telephone Numbers: (632) 552-4761
            Facsimile Number: (632) 561-8160

Date of Submission:  December 10, 2015

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Email: 1343actionline@cfo.gov.ph
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Website: 1343actionline.ph

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