Economic and Social Empowerment of Returned Victims of Trafficking in Thailand and the Philippines

Duration: April 2006– May 2009
Budget: US$1,977,116
Implementing Agencies: ILO

The programme contributed to the reduction of human trafficking for sexual and labour exploitation in Thailand and the Philippines by assisting, empowering and protecting returned victims through immediate and long-term socio-economic responses such as home visits; legal and psychosocial counseling; provision of health care and vocational training, as well as awareness raising on safe migration and how best to assist returnees in their reintegration.

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Programme Summary