News Category: Human Trafficking
Rohingya trafficking – A Channel 24 report
A Channel 24 TV report on Rohingya trafficking (20-01-2016). An interview was taken from Md. Mahabubur Rahman, Director (SDP), YPSA. রোহিঙ্গা পাচার সন্ত্রান্ত একটি প্রতিবেদন প্রচারিত হয় চ্যানেল ২৪ টিভিতে।
Ambassadors of Norway, Sweden and Denmark visits YPSA in Cox’s Bazar
Three Ambassadors of Norway, Sweden and Denmark and senior high officials from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) visited YPSA’s project intervention area in Cox’s Bazar on 17 January, 2017. Sidsel Bleken,…
Secretary of Ministry of Women & Child Affairs visits YPSA
Nasima Begum, Secretary, Ministry of Women & Children Affairs has visited YPSA’s anti-trafficking project Ashshash: for men and women who have escaped trafficking, on 12th December, 2016 at Chittagong. Firstly…
Joint Secretary of Ministry of Women & Child Affairs and Deputy Secretary of Ministry of Information visit YPSA
Dr. Md. Aminul Islam, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Women & Children Affairs and Md. Rabiul Islam, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Information, has visited YPSA’s anti-trafficking project Ashshash: for men and…
Business Maintenance support to men and women who have escaped trafficking
YPSA is implementing a pilot project on human trafficking named ASHSHASH (for men and women who have escaped trafficking) at Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar district. The project is funded by Swiss Development Corporation…
District Level Service Providers Mapping Workshop on Referral Services for the Survivors held at Chittagong
YPSA organized a District Level Service Providers Mapping Workshop on Referral Services for the Survivors under YPSA-BCTIP Program (Bangladesh Counter Trafficking-in-Persons) supported by USAID and WINROCK International. The workshop was…
Photo Story Exhibition on human trafficking survivors held in Chittagong
A daylong Photo Story Exhibition on human trafficking survivors “Betrayed” was held on 12 May 2016 at the Chittagong Railway Station. YPSA has organized this exhibition program to aware mass…
Photo story exhibition “Betrayed” featured at DU
An impressive photo story exhibition entitled Betrayed, photography by Canada based Photographer Tony Hoare, showcasing stories of harrowing escapes after being sold into prostitution, was held in front of the Arts Building, University…
YPSA’s CE visits Bangladesh Counter Trafficking-in-Persons (BCTIP) Program at Cox’sbazar
YPSA’s Chief Executive Md. Arifur Rahman has visited Bangladesh Counter Trafficking-in-Persons (BCTIP) Program field level activities and met with the Survivors Voice- ANIRBAN leaders at Cox’sbazar on 14 January 2016….
U.S. Ambassador Marcia S. Bernicat visits YPSA at Cox’sbazar
U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Ms. Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat visited YPSA on 21 December 2015 in Cox’sbazar. She has visited YPSA’s Shelter Home for the trafficking survivors “Shanta Niloy” in Cox’sbazar and…
Candle light vigil in memory of the victims who died and missing during illegal migration
YPSA and Survivor Voice “Onirban” organized a candle light vigil in memory of the victims who died and missing during illegal migration from Bangladesh. They light candles at the sea…
Stakeholder Coordination Meeting held at Cox’sbazar
YPSA-BC/TIP Program organized a Stakeholder Coordination Meeting at Cox’sbazar on 17 November 2015. Different stakeholders from Government and Non-Government sectors were present in the meeting. Project deputy director of Govt….
71 TV Report on Human Trafficking in Bangladesh
71 TV Report on Human Trafficking in Bangladesh. YPSA’s program manager has given interview on the issue. Language: Bengali.
Chanel 24 TV Report on Human Trafficking and Smuggling from Bangladesh
Report on Human Trafficking and Smuggling from Bangladesh on Chanel 24 Television Language: Bengali
USAID representatives visit YPSA
USAID representatives have visited YPSA on 8 November 2015. The USAID team includes Ms. Rumana Amin, Ms. Emelda S Mullick and Ms. Muntaka Jabeen. They attend a sharing meeting at…
IOM organizes counseling and Cheque distribution for the returnee victims of human smuggling and trafficking
International Organization for Migration (IOM) has organized a counseling session and Cheque distribution ceremony for the returnee victims of human smuggling and trafficking who were rescued recently from the different…
US Congress, US Embassy, USAID delegates and Winrock International team visits YPSA
US Congress, US Embassy, USAID delegates and Winrock International team has visited YPSA-BC/TIP Program activities and YPSA’s Shelter Home for trafficking survivors at Cox’sbazar on 31 August 2015. Ms. Amber…
Life skill training workshop for the trafficking survivors held at Cox’sbazar
YPSA organized a three-day Life Skill Training for the male trafficking survivors at Cox’sbazar Youth Training Centre from 19 -21 January 2015. A total of 23 trafficking survivors from different…
YPSA receives Certificate of Appreciation from USAID and Winrock International
YPSA receives certificate of appreciation from USAID and Winrock International to successfully finish Survivors Care & Support (SS) activities as a partner of Actions for Combating Trafficking in Persons (ACT)…
Collaborative counter-trafficking awareness needs to combat human trafficking
“Human trafficking is serious crime against humanity. Several trafficking agents are transporting Bangladeshi people to Malaysia, with false promises of work, through the Cox’sbazar sea route. Most of the victims…