ICAO CIR352:2018

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Guidelines for Training Cabin Crew on Identifying and Responding to Trafficking in Persons

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ICAO	2018	30

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Description

The content and approach outlined in this circular form an acceptable means, but not the sole means, to establish operator training around the issue of trafficking in persons. Operators should consult with their State on specific requirements and comply with national regulations, where applicable.

The content of this circular was developed through a process of consensus, with inputs from experts from CAAs, operators, aircraft manufacturers and training organizations, in addition to the OHCHR, and was thereafter submitted for an extensive peer review to collect and take into account comments from the aviation expert community. ICAO and the OHCHR gratefully acknowledge the contribution received from the ICAO Cabin Safety Group (ICSG).

PURPOSE

This circular is based on the human rights based approach developed by the Office of the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The OHCHR addresses the different aspects that should be taken into account by States and other stakeholders when developing their strategies to prevent, protect, investigate and prosecute cases involving trafficking in persons.

As a specialized agency of the United Nations, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recognized the important role that aviation plays in addressing the problem of trafficking in persons, and worked in collaboration with the OHCHR to develop this guidance material.

In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 64/293, endorsing the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons¹. The Global Plan of Action urged all responsible UN entities to coordinate their efforts to effectively fight trafficking in persons and to protect the human rights of victims, including through the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons (ICAT)² of which ICAO is a member. The Global Plan of Action encouraged States to adopt national action plans to combat trafficking in persons, includingadopting national legislation criminalizing trafficking. In 2017, the General Assembly adopted a Political Declaration,³ reiterating the commitments laid upon States to continue combating trafficking.

Based on their national action plans or frameworks, and in line with their international obligations, States’ civil aviation authorities (CAAs) should require that operators develop policies, procedures, training and guidance for their employees, specifically to raise awareness on trafficking in persons and appropriate responses.

This circular provides States and operators with the framework and topics that should be included in training packages on identifying and responding to trafficking in persons, aimed particularly at cabin crew members. Although the content of this circular is applicable to cabin crew members, the issue of trafficking and combating this issue involves several stakeholders, not just cabin crew. Flight crew members play a vital role in reporting suspected cases of trafficking on board. It is imperative that they also receive training on this subject as part of a team approach to the issue. All personnel at airports should also be trained to recognize trafficking in persons and how to report any suspected case to the appropriate authorities. Therefore, the content of this circular may be adapted and used to create training packages for different transportation stakeholders (i.e. trains, buses or cruise lines).

1. The Global Plan of Action To Combat Trafficking In Persons

2. ICAT

3. Political declaration on the implementation of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons

Additional information

Published Code	ICAO
Published By	International Civil Aviation Organization
Publication Date	2018
Pages Count	30
Language	English
File Size	399.4 KB
ISBN	9789292584306

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