| The Project | |
| The Asia Regional Trafficking in Persons Project (ARTIP) is an initiative funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). It follows on from Asia Regional Cooperation to Prevent People Trafficking (ARCPPT, 2003-2006). ARTIP commenced in August 2006 and is expected to run for up to 5 years. ARTIP’s goal and purpose is to contribute to the prevention of trafficking in persons in the Asia region by facilitating a more effective and coordinated approach to trafficking by the criminal justice systems of participating national governments. ARTIP works in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. ARTIP also cooperates closely with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and key regional forums on trafficking including the Coordinated Mekong Ministerial Initiative against Trafficking (COMMIT). Link to the ARTIP site (About the Project) |
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Trafficking in Persons and the Criminal Justice Sector |
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| An effective criminal justice response to trafficking is essential to ending the current high levels of impunity for traffickers while ensuring security and justice for those who have been trafficked. The key elements of such a framework include a strong and realistic legal framework; capable frontline and specialist law enforcement agencies; informed and committed judges and prosecutors; a system for the quick and accurate identification of victims; and mechanisms to promote cooperation between criminal justice agencies within and across borders. At all stages, the national and regional response to trafficking should reflect internationally agreed criminal justice and human rights standards. |
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The Asia Regional Trafficking in Persons Project is an Australian Government, AusAID initiative.
