Migrant Assistance

In 2015 IOM aims to contribute to the Namibian Government’s and civil society’s efforts to coordinate anti-trafficking responses, prevent trafficking in persons, protect victims and prosecute traffickers in Namibia. The Organization will achieve these by: (a) strengthening coordination between State actors and civil society, whereby institutional and technical support will be provided for the formation and operationalization of a national coordination mechanism; (b) increasing awareness of trafficking in persons among the general public by carrying out an information campaign that will encourage detection and reporting of suspected cases; (c) enhancing the capacity to offer assistance to victims in Namibia, with support given to social service providers to enhance protection; and, finally, (d) promoting victim-centred response through law enforcement. IOM will support the development of a formal mechanism among law enforcement to enhance coordination on investigation, prosecution and victim referral. IOM will continue resettlement and voluntary return programmes for the remaining refugees in Namibia.

Target populations

• Governments and regional bodies
• Migrants and vulnerable populations
• UN/IOs/INGOs Local NGOs and CSOs