1. Introduction This Anti-Trafficking Policy outlines Enhance Progress’s (EP) commitment to preventing and addressing human trafficking within our operations, programs, and partnerships. Human trafficking is a severe violation of human rights, involving the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for various purposes, including forced labor, sexual exploitation, and organ trafficking. This policy serves as a guide for all staff, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders in upholding our commitment to combat human trafficking in all its forms.
2. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to:
- Define human trafficking and outline the forms it may take.
- Establish procedures for identifying, preventing, and addressing human trafficking within our organization and the communities we serve.
- Ensure compliance with national and international laws related to human trafficking.
- Promote a culture of zero tolerance towards human trafficking within our organization.
3. Scope This policy applies to all EP employees, volunteers, contractors, partners, and any other individuals or entities associated with the organization. It covers all activities, programs, and operations carried out by EP.
4. Definition of Human Trafficking Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons by means of threat, use of force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power, or exploitation of a position of vulnerability. Exploitation may include, but is not limited to, forced labor, sexual exploitation, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude, and the removal of organs.
5. Principles
- Zero Tolerance: EP has a zero-tolerance policy towards human trafficking and any associated activities.
- Respect and Dignity: We are committed to treating all individuals with respect and dignity, ensuring their rights are upheld at all times.
- Transparency: We will maintain transparency in our operations and practices to prevent any form of human trafficking.
6. Prevention Measures
- Awareness Training: All staff, volunteers, and partners will receive regular training on human trafficking, including how to identify and report potential cases.
- Risk Assessment: Regular risk assessments will be conducted in our programs and operations to identify vulnerabilities to trafficking.
- Partnerships: We will ensure that all partners and contractors are aware of and comply with our anti-trafficking policy. Any partnerships with entities involved in human trafficking will be immediately terminated.
7. Reporting and Response Procedures
- Reporting Mechanism: Any suspected case of human trafficking should be immediately reported to our confidential reporting system in the website or via this email: abuse@enhanceprogress.org.
- Response Protocol: Upon receiving a report, an investigation will be promptly initiated. If human trafficking is confirmed, an immediate action will be taken to protect the victims.
8. Compliance with Laws EP will comply with all applicable national and international laws related to human trafficking, including but not limited to the United Nations Trafficking in Persons Protocol and relevant local legislation.
9. Monitoring and Evaluation This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Monitoring mechanisms will be established to track the implementation of anti-trafficking measures within our programs and operations.
10. Accountability All staff, volunteers, and partners of EP are responsible for adhering to this policy. Any breach of this policy will result in disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment or partnership and reporting to the relevant authorities.
11. Conclusion EP is committed to fighting human trafficking and protecting the rights and dignity of all individuals. Through rigorous implementation of this policy, we aim to create a safer, more just world for all.