Vu Van Dung - DCPCMOLISA - Vietnam

I. Situation of human trafficking prevention (HTP)

II. Related laws and policiesIII. Responsibilities of line ministries, agencies and localities

1. Cases, victims and perpetrators From 2004 – 2009: 1,586 cases, 2,888 perpetrators, 4,008

victims◦1,218 cases of women trafficking, 2,310 perpetrators, 3,019

victims;◦191 cases of children trafficking, 268 perpetrators, 491

victims;◦177 cases of both woment and children trafficking, 310

perpetrators, 498 victims.◦>60% of cases to China, 11% of cases to Cambodia, the rest

to Laos, or through airlines, ships to other countries.

Year Cases Perpetrators Victims

2005 206 344 4992006 261 445 4552007 369 681 9382008 375 718 9812009 395 748 8692010 444 727 836

6 first months of 2011 182 370 383

2. ReasonObjective:◦Economic status;◦Market economy and international integration;◦Drop-out children and crime.

Subjective:◦Education on traditional ethics and culture;◦State management, social management.

3. Law enforcementPolice, boder guards, people’s procuracy,

people’s courtPrevention measuares:◦Propaganda, education in schools and communities,◦Rehabilitation, support victims for community re-

integration,◦Implement National programme on poverty

reducation, job creation, criminal prevention,...

3. Law enforcement Report of DOLISA from 63 provinces, cities by May

2010:◦Returned women and children as oversea trafficked victims:

3,190 persons, including 60% self-returned, 25% rescured, 15% officially received.

◦2,532 victims have been assisted◦1.037 victims have been financially assisted for community re-

integration and vocational training from State budget◦The rest are in processing for assistance or they refused

to be assisted.

4. LimitationUneffective communication and propagandaUnsystematic prevention activities at different

levelsPassive receiving, assistance for community

re-integrationLimited international cooperation Incomprehensive legislation and justice

1. Laws and policies of Vietnam Constitution Law on marriage and family, Ciriminal Code, Law on

gender equality, Law on domestic violence prevention, Ordinance on administrative punishment, Ordinance on prostitution prevention, Ordinance on immigration.

Related Decrees of the Government, Joint Circulars of Ministry of Public security, MOLISA, People’s Procuracy, People’s Cort

1.Laws and policies of VietnamDecision 130/2004/QD-TTg on July 14,

2004 of the Prime Minister on approval of the National Program of action on prevention from and combatting with crime of women and children trafficking from 2004 to 2010.

In 2011, the Law on HTP was adopted by the National Assembly

2. International cooperation Enhanced cooperation with international organizations

(UNICEF, IOM, UNODC, UNIAP,...), other regional countries (China, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand)

Signed bilateral cooperation agreements with Cambodia (2005), Thailand (2008), China (2010) on HTP and prepared agreement with Laos

Ministries, agencies, localities have been cooperating with international organizations: UNICEF, UNIAP, IOM, ILO, WorldVision, Save the children, Asian fund…

1. Government chaired as State management on HTP.2. Ministry of Public security Focal point in the Government on HTP Combat with crime of human trafficking.3. Ministry of National defence Chair to implement communication and mobilization for

people in borderline areas, islands on HTP; Take responsibilities on HTP in borderlines and the sea Receive, support for victims as regulations

4. Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social affairs Develop and submit for approval on polices supporting for

victims Issue guidelines on measures supporting for victims5. Ministry of Foreign affairs Issue guidelines for oversea agencies of Vietnam to support

Vietnamese as victims of human trafficking Cooperate to identify and do procedures on taking

Vietnamese to return home. Cooperate with MPS and others for international

cooperation on HTP.

6. Ministry of Justice Monitor law enforcement of HTP Issue guidelines on law education and dissemination on HTP Manage marriage and adoption procedure on HTP Issue guidelines on legislation assistance for victims of human trafficking

7. Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Issue guidelines on HTP in programmes on culture, tourism and family Manage, issue guidelines, monitor and inspect on domestic and international tourism on

HTP.

8. Ministry of Education and training Issue guidelines on integrating HTP contents in schools activities at different levels,

subjects; provide communication and education on HTP for students Issue guidelines on creating favourable for students as victims of human trafficking to

return to education, vocational training and community integration.

9. Ministry of Information and Communication Issue guidelines for mass media and related agencies

on HTP communication, giving information on HTP and its victims, advocacy on good models and persons, keeping secret of victims’ information.

10. People’s Procuracy and People’s Court Timely and transparently jude cases on violation of

laws on HTP People’s Procuracy do statistics on crimes related to

human trafficking

11. Local People’s Committees Integrate HTP in local socio-economic development

plans Implement HTP Allocate local budget for HTP Do procedure timely and transparently cases on

violation of laws on HTP Create favourable conditions for victims to re-

integrate in their community, facilitate counselling on HTP for local people.