A series of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) awareness sessions aimed at sensitising public servants was conducted on Friday last by the Ministerial Task Force on Trafficking in Persons.
The sessions encompassed briefings on the elements and indicators of TIP, the role of the Task Force, the hotline numbers available and the responsibility of
Participants at the Foreign Affairs Ministry TIP Awareness Sessions
citizens of Guyana to report incidents of TIP. The participants came from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC); the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Public Security Ministry, since these agencies are believed to be the ones whose staffers would mostly often come into contact with TIP situations.
In excess of 61 persons, including Foreign Service Officers from the Foreign Affairs Ministry, had a sit-down session, not only learning the particulars of TIP but also sharing personal recommendations. The participants were also allowed to make suggestions pertaining to the course which will be closely considered by the Task Force. These suggestions relate to victim shelter, case prosecution, migrant smuggling, border monitoring and youth sensitisation.
TIP Coordinator Oliver Profit acted as facilitator of the activities, along with other members of the Task Force.
Citizens are being encouraged to utilise the 24/7 TIP hotline numbers – 227-4083/623- 5030 as the agency continues the fight against the scourge.
