LIFT International

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LIFT International (formerly Nvader) is a non-governmental organization that campaigns against human trafficking in the sex industry in Southeast Asia. "Its mission statement is" lift survivors, lift justice, and lift standards. "This shows that the organization is committed to reintegration of victims of human trafficking into society so that they can lead “a life of freedom and security.” It also provides legal representation for victims in criminal proceedings. LIFT International also fights for financial compensation for victims. It also works with the Law enforcement agencies to improve the judicial system related to the prosecution and punishment of traffickers. Finally, LIFT International is also working with law enforcement agencies to improve their law enforcement operations, operations and processes - for example by training them to like they are victims of human trafficking can recognize. LIFT International investigators go undercover in brothels in Southeast Asia to rescue victims of human trafficking. These are identified and taken to social institutions. LIFT International investigators are also securing evidence that can later be used by law enforcement agencies to convict offenders.

background

LIFT International was founded in 2009 by former New Zealand detective Daniel Walker (pseudonym for identity protection). He was previously employed by the police in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was fully operational from 2012 and began its first operations in Southeast Asia in October 2012.

Before that, Walker worked for an American organization that carried out undercover missions in a total of 13 countries. He pretended to be a potential suitor or sex guide in order to track down victims of human trafficking. He used hidden cameras to record payment and negotiations, as well as conversations with the victims for later use as evidence.

Walker was sometimes dissatisfied with the quality of the work in the organization. He often had to go through the missions alone and did not receive enough information beforehand. Walker used his experience of four years working for the American organization to found LIFT International. LIFT International improved the operations in which investigators were not deployed for more than two weeks at a time and debriefings were held regularly in order to continuously increase the success of the operations. Investigators always work in a team, they are briefed on a daily basis and there are debriefings after each assignment. There is also supervision by psychologists.

job

Nvader first rescued women and children in Laos and Thailand , with victims from Myanmar and Vietnam . Thailand and Laos are considered source, transit and destination countries for human trafficking. The 2015 United States Department of State report on human trafficking stated that "human trafficking is still a serious problem within the sex industry in Thailand". The 2014 report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime on Human Trafficking found that between 2010 and 2012, 26% of victims of human trafficking in Southeast Asia were trafficked for sexual exploitation.

LIFT International works closely with law enforcement agencies, as well as with non-governmental organizations, other international organizations and local authorities. LIFT International also provides legal assistance for victims and support to get back to normal life. A social work team is employed to follow up the victims. These help to prepare for statements to the police and in court. They also ensure that the victims find safe shelter and then receive therapeutic and social support. The organization also monitors and supports police operations to ensure standards are met and victims are treated with dignity. She also gives training to police personnel, for example, on how to recognize victims of human trafficking. LIFT International also provides forensic support. LIFT International also takes legal action to ensure that human traffickers pay compensation to their victims. By February 2018, the organization had raised a total of 5.2 million baht in compensation for victims.

Previous successes

The magazine Stuff reported in 2014 that in 2013 40 women and children were rescued from forced prostitution in connection with human trafficking by LIFT International and that 14 human traffickers were prosecuted as a result of the investigation. As of 2011, LIFT International has helped 382 victims and has confiscated $ 38 million in assets from traffickers. LIFT International has been involved in 109 human trafficking-related convictions. USD 441,000 in compensation for victims was fought for.

documentary

A documentary film about the organization LIFT International (at that time it was still called Nvader) was made by Hunter Williams in 2015. The documentary is titled "Nvader: An Undercover Look Into Human Trafficking." The film has won several awards at festivals for young directors.

See also

Web links

Individual evidence

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