Legal Activities

AFESIP Lao PDR's legal team works very much at the core of the trafficking issue. It aims to find justice and protect the rights of victims of sexual exploitation.

This is undertaken by submission of commentaries on draft laws, polices and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the institutional level. The legal team does this by speaking out to the media on legal and law enforcement gaps in regard to trafficking and related issues. They also provide representation and a real chance to find justice on an individual level.

AFESIP Cambodia's Legal Department has composed a Model Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation. This will be used as a campaigning Instrument to highlight ideal standards in anti-trafficking legislation.

The longer term aim is to encourage and promote legal development in every field directly or indirectly related to victim protection and law enforcement.

Official repatriation

Concerning women and girls trafficked across borders, official repatriation is a very important step. AFESIP is collaborating with NGOs and government organisations from various ASEAN countries to prepare and organise their return in accordance with the laws of Lao PDR.