The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Vietnam coordinated with the Department of Drugs and Crime Prevention (PCMT&TP), the Vietnam Border Guard Command to organize a conference "Project Summary and Ministry Announcement". Training materials on human trafficking prevention and combat sponsored by the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Agency (INL), US Department of State.

Border Guards (Border Guard) play an important role in preventing and combating human trafficking and protecting and supporting victims of trafficking. With responsibility for monitoring 4,639km of land borders and 3,444km of coastline, this is the frontline force in preventing and combating cross-border crime, the first and sometimes the only force, representing law enforcement agencies in contact and communication with victims of trafficking.

After 3 years of implementation, the Project has achieved many encouraging results, contributing to improving the capacity of Border Guards, especially frontline officers in border areas in detecting, investigating and handling cases. human trafficking projects, as well as in identifying, protecting and supporting victims of trafficking.

Within the framework of the Project, the set of documents "Training on human trafficking prevention and protection and victim protection" has been developed by the Border Guard Command and approved by the Ministry of National Defense for use in training activities for frontline officers. Documents have been printed and delivered to Border Guard officers and soldiers and the Border Guard Academy in 12 provinces participating in the Project.

In addition, the set of documents has been used in 12 training courses for 436 frontline Border Guard officers and soldiers in 12 key provinces in the North and South of Vietnam. The project also organized a workshop for officers and soldiers to share effective handling methods, professional skills and practical experiences that have been applied in the process of investigating, investigating and prosecuting cases. human trafficking case.

Contribute to ensuring border security

Head of the IOM delegation, Ms. Park Mihyung said: “I have been a strong supporter of this Project since the early days and IOM is very proud to cooperate with the Department of Drugs and Crime Prevention, Border Guard Command Vietnam is strengthening the capacity of Border Guard forces, frontline forces in receiving, protecting and identifying returned victims of trafficking. On the part of IOM, we can also carry out one of our important tasks, which is to support and facilitate the safe and orderly movement of people across borders, and at the same time, contribute to ensuring border security and support for Border Guard forces to carry out their work."

“Human trafficking is a global problem that requires close, effective coordination. This project is an important part of IOM in supporting the Government of Vietnam to not only strengthen border management but also contribute to implementing the goals of the National Program on Preventing and Combating Human Trafficking in 2021. -2025 and the Global Compact on legal, safe and orderly migration of which Vietnam is also an active member country," Ms. Mihyung added.

IOM has coordinated with the Department of Drug Prevention and Control and Crime to carry out evaluation activities at the end of the training course in 6 key provinces including An Giang, Kien Giang, Tay Ninh, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Cao Bang and Lang Son. .

The assessment results not only help collect information about trends and operating methods of human trafficking and illegal immigration in border areas but also show related difficulties and problems. to the processes and procedures in case investigation and protection and support for victims of trafficking. Many useful comments and recommendations were also proposed to provide solutions to current challenges, and help IOM and the Department of Drugs and Crime develop appropriate intervention activities in the time to come.