Athena Infonomics has been commissioned by the US Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) to conduct a study called ‘The 2023 Rapid Landscape and Gap Analysis on Human Trafficking’. This study dives deep into the complex issue of human trafficking in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan. It aims to address some of the existing gaps in evidence on trafficking trends, routes & patterns and implementation mechanisms.
To address these gaps, we will undertake a comprehensive review of the literature drawing from gold standard systematic review guidelines, map stakeholders, analyze current interventions, and visualize trafficking routes. Our approach will incorporate systems thinking to ensure a holistic understanding of the issue. Additionally, the study includes a primary data component with stakeholders across the ecosystem to enrich the evidence synthesized from desk review.
Our study aims to produce a comprehensive body of high-quality evidence on human trafficking in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan. We will use a survivor-driven approach to facilitate survivor interviews, creating a paradigm shift in understanding the lived experiences of trafficking victims. This approach will not only expand the knowledge base on human trafficking but also provide practical, survivor-focused recommendations to improve anti-trafficking efforts and care provisions.
Our study is rooted in evidence, aiming to capture the existing landscape comprehensively using a mix of high-quality primary and secondary sources. We will produce detailed reports on intervention mapping, stakeholder mapping, situational analysis with visualization of trafficking routes, and comprehensive law and policy reviews for Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan.
Our project is in progress, and we are currently collecting and analyzing evidence. By October, we will have some fascinating insights from our secondary sources and powerful narratives from survivors. Our final report will include detailed examples and case studies.
To know more, get in touch with Dr. Monisha.
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