Forced Labor Course: Session 1 (Nov 4-8, 2024)

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From November 4-8, 2024, ILEA Bangkok, in collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), hosted the Forced Labor Course (FLC): Session 1 in Bangkok, Thailand. A total of 38 law enforcement officers from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam participated in this specialized training. The course focused on enhancing the ability of law enforcement to monitor and combat labor trafficking. It provided training on the latest U.S. policy guidelines, legislative developments, and victim identification techniques. Additionally, it offered best practices for working with victims and securing convictions of traffickers. The course also covered investigations into entities involved in importing goods produced using forced labor, equipping officers with the necessary tools and knowledge to address this global issue.