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COMMIT National Training Programmes in Cambodia
In 2010, a key element of Cambodia’s approach to tackling human trafficking was to place an increased emphasis on the continual development and implementation of the national training programme.
The Cambodian National Training on Human Trafficking was organised and funded through an inter-agency approach including the Cambodian government and law enforcement agencies, UNIAP, IOM, and the Somaly Mam Foundation. The training was developed by adapting the COMMIT Regional Training Programme curriculum to the Cambodian context. This was achieved by translating the regional training into Khmer and then incorporating national policies and mechanisms into the curriculum. This provided a tailored approach, whilst still being consistent with the international standards of COMMIT.
Three broad topics were covered in the national training, including strategies for combating human trafficking, ethics and human rights in counter-trafficking, and raising awareness of human trafficking. Individual sessions covered regional training programme key concepts such as the 4 P’s approach, gender sensitivity in tackling human trafficking, and the emphasis on ethics and human rights in anti-trafficking.
Recipients of national training were selected based on their position and ability to implement the knowledge they would acquire through training. Participants included members of the National Police, national Gendarmerie officials, Social Affairs Officers, NGO staff, as well as district and provincial level government officials.
By developing and implementing a national curriculum for human trafficking training, Cambodia now has a consistent understanding on how to effectively address this issue nation-wide. The country has also developed a cadre of trainers from different agencies ensuring various perspectives and requirements are addressed.
COMMIT National Training Programmes in Cambodia
In 2010, a key element of Cambodia’s approach to tackling human trafficking was to place an increased emphasis on the continual development and implementation of the national training programme.
The Cambodian National Training on Human Trafficking was organised and funded through an inter-agency approach including the Cambodian government and law enforcement agencies, UNIAP, IOM, and the Somaly Mam Foundation. The training was developed by adapting the COMMIT Regional Training Programme curriculum to the Cambodian context. This was achieved by translating the regional training into Khmer and then incorporating national policies and mechanisms into the curriculum. This provided a tailored approach, whilst still being consistent with the international standards of COMMIT.
Three broad topics were covered in the national training, including strategies for combating human trafficking, ethics and human rights in counter-trafficking, and raising awareness of human trafficking. Individual sessions covered regional training programme key concepts such as the 4 P’s approach, gender sensitivity in tackling human trafficking, and the emphasis on ethics and human rights in anti-trafficking.
Recipients of national training were selected based on their position and ability to implement the knowledge they would acquire through training. Participants included members of the National Police, national Gendarmerie officials, Social Affairs Officers, NGO staff, as well as district and provincial level government officials.
By developing and implementing a national curriculum for human trafficking training, Cambodia now has a consistent understanding on how to effectively address this issue nation-wide. The country has also developed a cadre of trainers from different agencies ensuring various perspectives and requirements are addressed.