National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month

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PROCLAMATION NO. 1180: National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month

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Title Supreme Court: National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month

Law: Proclamation No. 1180

Decision Date: Jul 6, 2021

Proclamation No. 1180 designates July as the 'National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month' in the Philippines, aiming to eliminate trafficking through the implementation of awareness programs led by the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) and supported by various stakeholders.

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Role of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT)

Section 21 of RA No. 9208 assigns IACAT the responsibility to formulate a comprehensive and integrated program against trafficking.
IACAT leads massive information dissemination campaigns on trafficking issues through coordination with local government units, concerned agencies, and NGOs.

Context and Data on Human Trafficking

The 2020 United Nations Global Report on Trafficking highlights 49,032 victims in 148 countries.
Philippines has recorded 1,608 trafficking convictions as of March 2021.
The country, as signatory to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocol on Trafficking, observes the World Day Against Trafficking every July 30.

Declaration of National Awareness Month

July of every year is declared as the "National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month" to strengthen public awareness and mobilize advocates.
IACAT is tasked to lead observance and implementation of this month-long campaign.

Funding and Implementation

Initial implementation funding shall come from available IACAT appropriations.
Future funding will be subject to the regular government budgeting process.

Participation and Support

All government agencies, including government-owned/controlled corporations and academic institutions, are enjoined to support the campaign.
Local government units, private sector, NGOs, and civil society groups are encouraged to actively participate and assist IACAT for effective implementation.

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