Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the United Republic of Tanzania, in partnership with the government and the United States Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, is pleased to announce the launch of a new project: "Enhancing Protection of Victims of Trafficking in Tanzania through Provision of Comprehensive Services."

This project marks a significant advancement in tackling the complex issue of trafficking in persons in the country. It aligns with the National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Plan of Action and aims to implement comprehensive measures to protect and support victims of this heinous crime. The project will focus on three key areas:

1. Enhancing Shelter Capacity: Strengthening existing shelters in Kigoma, Kagera, Mwanza, and Dar es Salaam to provide safe and supportive environments for victims of human trafficking. This includes enabling shelters to offer comprehensive protection and assistance services.

2. Provision of Comprehensive Services: Ensuring shelters provide a full range of victim-centered services that support the physical, psychological, and social recovery of survivors. This includes medical care, psychological support, and legal assistance.

3. Sustainable Return and Reintegration: Facilitating the safe and voluntary return of survivors to their places of origin and supporting their reintegration and reunification with their families.

The vision of this project is to drive systemic change by fostering a society where victims of trafficking are protected, and survivors can reintegrate with confidence. The goal is to expand protection and response services for victims of trafficking through a victim-centered response system that ensures their safety, recovery, and reintegration.

IOM remains dedicated to working together with its member states and with communities to achieve the objectives of this project and to make a lasting impact on the lives of victims of trafficking in Tanzania.

For more information, contact: dhofmeijer@iom.int

This press briefing note was made possible through support provided by the United States Department of State, under the terms of Award No. SSJTIP24CA0014. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the United States Department of State.