Information Campaign
SACTAP’s information dissemination activities target vulnerable
and trafficked persons, law enforcement and government officials, and
the general public, including users of the services of trafficked persons.
Campaigns in source countries of Southern Africa are aimed at preventing
vulnerable persons from becoming victims of trafficking, whilst in South
Africa, the campaign aims to raise general awareness and advertise its
country wide toll free help line number. This 24-hour helpline, 0800
555 999, was established in 2004, and provides individuals
in South Africa with access to counselors that have been trained to
respond to calls ranging from general enquiries to requests for assistance
for, and from, trafficked persons.
Print Campaign
Quarterly poster campaigns are a key tool in IOM efforts to combat
human trafficking. Awareness raising messages are displayed on posters,
flyers and stickers, which are distributed to key locations throughout
South Africa and the region. The campaigns have also sought visibility
through billboards in downtown Johannesburg and Cape Town. Read
more…
Film and Television
From producing South Africa’s first ever television
advert on human trafficking to creating a documentary detailing Africa
trafficking trends, IOM is using the power of film and television to
raise awareness and combat human trafficking.
Read
more... Radio
Preventative radio adverts running on many of the
region’s local languages have formed a key part of IOM regional
awareness campaigns. In 2007, a radio drama warning individuals about
the tactics of traffickers will also air in the region, and Mozambique
will be producing a radio magazine show on safe travel.
Read
more… Theatre
As part of its awareness raising efforts in South
Africa, IOM commissioned a Portuguese and Shangaan language theatre
production aimed at raising awareness of human trafficking among the
Mozambican migrant communities. The play toured Gauteng’s mining
areas and community venues in Johannesburg, as well as key transit points
for Mozambican migrants in South Africa.
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more… Media Coverage
IOM officials in the region are regularly invited
to speak as guests on radio and television on the topic of human trafficking,
and are also regularly interviewed by the press.
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