USAID, IOM Unite In New Campaign To Combat Human Trafficking

BANGKOK (Thailand), Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a US$1.3 million (RM4.24 million) grant to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) for a new behaviour-change campaign to fight human trafficking and exploitation in the Asia Pacific region. "This campaign will leverage the power of media, technology and celebrities to inspire young people and their communities to act against human trafficking, and encourage others to do the same," said Michael Yates, director of the USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia. "Through this new partnership with USAID, we will ensure that young people across the region are empowered with the knowledge and tools they need to take a stand against human trafficking in their communities," said Jonathan Martens, IOM's anti-trafficking specialist based in Bangkok. The public launch of the new campaign will take place later this year. --BERNAMA