International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Handover Ceremony
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) recently held a significant handover ceremony in Tobago, marking a crucial collaboration aimed at assisting immigrants and enhancing support for trafficking survivors. Dr. Faith B.Yisrael, Tobago’s Secretary of Health, Wellness, and Social Protection, expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to partner with organizations like USAID in these vital efforts.
Dr. B.Yisrael specifically credited the grant to IOM-TT’s program, “Heal, Empower, Rise – Counter Trafficking in Persons.” This initiative’s core objective is to enhance safety measures and services for trafficking survivors, elevating their access to and the quality of care, support, and therapy provided in Tobago.
Jewel Ali, Head of Office at IOM-TT, urged citizens to provide increased attention and protection to trafficking victims. Ali also mentioned that additional support, including gifts for training, counselling, medical supplies, and capacity-building resources, would follow to further enhance the well-being of victims in Trinidad and Tobago.
The IOM spent the week in Tobago dedicated to educating counsellors and social workers from the Division, as well as other key stakeholders, including members of law enforcement. The seminars focused on crucial topics such as migration, counter-trafficking, and psychosocial management. All these efforts were aimed at enhancing the support provided to Division of Health, Wellness, and Social Protection (DHWSP) clients and other organizations working with migrants and trafficking victims across the island. The collaboration underscores a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable populations in Tobago.
