From Indonesia: Muslim Organizations Combating Trafficking in Persons
To address the vulnerability of Indonesian women and girls to human trafficking at its roots, The Asia Foundation has forged alliances with Muslim organizations and local Islamic boarding schools. This program has been recognized as a highly effective initiative to engage religious leaders and Muslim organizations as anti-trafficking partners. The Foundation has supported the Fahmina Institute’s work in West Java and Aceh to help local preachers educate their communities about the dangers of trafficking. In addition to general information about trafficking issues, Fahmina also provides them with a conceptual framework rooted in Islamic teachings through which they can address trafficking issues, protect victims, and combat the stigmatization of victims returning to their communities.
