On 24 February 2023, in response to the ‘Call for Input: Trafficking in persons and protection of refugees, stateless persons and internally displaced persons (IDPs)’ ADSP provided a submission based off the findings of our recent research, expertise, and inputs from members. The findings from the submissions will contribute to the report to the 53th session of the Human Rights Council, in June 2023, to the access to international protection of victims of trafficking in persons or persons at risk of trafficking.

This submission is divided into five sections, each highlighting an issue area critical to addressing forced displacement, smuggling, and trafficking of Rohingya in Asia.

1. Southeast Asian frameworks and mechanisms for anti-smuggling, anti-trafficking, and refugee protection

2. National-level policies and laws in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, and the accessibility of these protections to the Rohingya refugees

3. Alignment of policies and approaches with international / global frameworks and commitments

4. Connections between refugee protection, anti-smuggling and anti-trafficking policies across regional and national levels

5. Policies/mechanisms that have mutually reinforcing outcomes for Rohingya refugees

The submission is the collective input of ADSP, its member organisations, and partners of the Protecting Rohingya Refugees in Asia (PRRiA) project i.e. Mixed Migration Centre, Danish Refugee Council, Geutanyoe Foundation, HOST International, and Jesuit Refugee Service-Indonesia.

The full submission can be found here, as well as on the OHCHR website here.