How does the political economy of countries in Southeast Asia make migrants vulnerable to human trafficking?
Disclaimer: This is a recording of an Open Dialogue convened by the ASEAN-Australian Counter Trafficking program (ASEAN-ACT) and the ODI, held at the Foreign Correspondents Club Thailand on 11 December 2023. The Open Dialogue was funded by the Australian Government through ASEAN-ACT. The views expressed at this Open Dialogue are not necessarily the views of the Australian Government. Please contact [email protected] for any further enquires.
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Description
Human trafficking is a complex problem in Southeast Asia. The dimensions and dynamics that affect human trafficking cut across political, economic, social, cultural and legal, institutions and structures. Migrant workers are among the most vulnerable populations to human trafficking in Southeast Asia, however few are ever officially identified as victims of trafficking.
Newly published research commissioned by ASEAN-ACT offers a deep analysis of these issues in Southeast Asia. The Open Dialogue will feature the research team who will unpack questions such as: With so much investment in counter-trafficking, why are so few victims and perpetrators identified? How has trafficking into call centres for online scams developed so quickly in the region? How does debt result in unsafe migration and forced labour? What are more effective ways these could be addressed?
Speakers
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Pilar Domingo
Senior Research Fellow, ODI
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Lisa Denney
Research Associate, ODI
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Sasha Jesperson
Consultant
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Henrik Alffram
Consultant
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Tok Siliphaithoun
Consultant
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Sok Leang
Consultant
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Benni Hasbiyalloh
Consultant
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Andika Wahab
Consultant
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Huong Ngo
Consultant
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Giao Vu
Consultant
