ミャンマーにおけるフィリピン人による人身売買疑惑の増加に関する人権委員会の声明
人権委員会（CHR）は、フィリピン人がミャンマーの違法な詐欺拠点に人身売買されているという複数の報告に対し、深刻な懸念を表明しています。報告によると、オンラインリクルーターはメッセージングプラットフォームやアプリを悪用し、海外、特に東南アジアでの高収入の仕事という魅力的な約束で個人を騙しています。フィリピン人の被害者は、他の外国人と同様に、顧客向け営業担当者やチャットサポート担当者の仕事のオファーに誘われてミャンマーに人身売買されたと報告されています。タイ国境を経由して移送された後、彼らはオンライン詐欺の温床として知られるミャワディの詐欺拠点で働かされました。その後救出された被害者たちは、不十分な住居を含む劣悪な生活環境について、憂慮すべき証言をしています。[…]
ダバオ空港で人身売買の疑いで拘束された未成年者4人の救出作戦の成功を称賛する人権委員会の声明
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the successful rescue operation of four minors from an alleged trafficking situation at Davao Airport. This incident only highlights the critical issue of human trafficking in the country and the need for robust measures to safeguard the rights and welfare of children. According to reports, the victims—a 14-year-old, two 16-year-olds, and a 17-year-old—were rescued while attempting to board a flight to Manila at Davao International Airport with a companion. Their two alleged recruiters have been arrested. They would have worked as waitresses in a club. The others would be hired as helpers and paid as such. The Commission reiterates Republic Act (RA) 9208 […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the Tier 1 compliance of the PH government in addressing trafficking based on the US government report
The pandemic and its socio-economic implications have made many individuals vulnerable to human trafficking. During such period of heightened vulnerability, it is crucial that the most affected sectors can rely on the government for protection from abuses and exploitation. It is notable that the Philippines maintained its Tier 1 status in combating trafficking amid the compounding challenges due to the pandemic. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recognition by the US Department of State, which affirms the importance of holistic and convergent government approach in combatting trafficking. This also manifests the genuine demonstration of the government’s commitment to protect the rights and dignity of vulnerable sectors. According to […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline de Guia, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Human trafficking is a reprehensible crime that preys on the most vulnerable and thrives during uncertain times. The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated the plight of many vulnerable Filipinos as traffickers see this as an opportune time to exploit their desperation. The community quarantine, which necessitated the closure of major economic sectors, has resulted in loss of livelihood of Filipinos—with many more sinking deeper to extreme poverty as businesses continue to close and employees are forced to be laid-off. The desperate situation, coupled with confinement at home, has led to the increase in cybersex trafficking and online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC). The United Nation Children’s Fund (Unicef) dubs the Philippines ‘global […]