25/01/2025
🌏 Chab Dai Coalition Joins ASEAN Regional Workshops to Combat Human Trafficking and Exploitation
From January 21-23, 2025, Chab Dai Coalition was honored to participate in two significant regional workshops hosted by ASEAN-ACT, which brought together multi-sectoral stakeholders, including government agencies, policymakers, development partners, and CSOs from all ASEAN member states.
🎯 Workshop Highlights:
💡 January 21, 2025: Regional Validation Workshop on "Understanding and Addressing the Intersection of Disability and Trafficking in Persons in ASEAN".
• Discussed key findings and challenges at the intersection of disability and trafficking.
• Shared feedback and insights to refine policy briefs that will inform regional strategies.
💡 January 22-23, 2025: "Empowerment, Inclusion, and Non-Discrimination: Addressing Trafficking in Persons Among Vulnerable Groups".
• Highlighted the importance of addressing vulnerabilities through an intersectional approach.
• Fostered dialogue and cooperation between human trafficking actors and specialists to amplify efforts in combating TIP in Southeast Asia.
🤝 Chab Dai's Contribution:
Chab Dai Coalition proudly shared:
🔹 Experiences from the Survivor Leadership Program and Community Hero Project, showcasing good practices and lessons learned.
🔹 Effective coalition-building approaches that strengthen collaboration and partnerships.
🔹 Evidence-based insights to influence policymakers and enhance the inclusivity of regional guidelines.
📚 Key Takeaways:
These workshops provided Chab Dai with valuable lessons to align our new strategies and working approaches with the broader goals of regional collaboration.
Together, we aim to strengthen collective efforts to combat human trafficking, protect vulnerable groups, and promote empowerment and inclusion across ASEAN.