Increased Understanding
By the end of the programme, our fellows felt they had a better understanding of trafficking cases and were able to identify trafficking elements in Malaysian labour law violation cases.
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Shining light on the human stories behind victims of TIP
What's it about?
The second cohort of the ALA fellowship programme aimed to instil, in future law practitioners, a positive attitude toward migrant workers and refugees who are often vulnerable to becoming victims of trafficking-in-persons (TIP).
The Cause
- Migration
- Trafficking in Persons (TIP)/Human Trafficking
- Youth Empowerment
Year
2024-2025
Our Services
- Attitudes & Behavioural Change Programmes and Fellowships
- Knowledge Production
- Strategy Development
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The Challenge
Many legal practitioners turn a blind eye to the challenges that migrant workers and TIP survivors face when navigating Malaysia’s judicial system. However, although it is such a nuanced and delicate issue, there are currently no university courses or other programmes which introduce students to ATIP law, and how it intersects with labour law violations.
What We Did
01
We took 30 law students on a journey to understand the issues of TIP and migrant workers’ rights, through strong gender and trauma-sensitive approaches.
This immersive and interactive experience equipped the participants with knowledge and skills to handle cases involving TIP victims with sensitivity, and a more nuanced understanding of the circumstances.
02
Activities consisted of:
1. Workshops on relevant Malaysian laws and trauma-informed approaches to interviewing
2. Observing hearings at the Anti-Trafficking Sessions Court in Klang
3. Case study sessions where fellows were able to meet TIP survivors and have conversations with them.
What are the immediate outcomes after the programme?
Shifted Attitudes
Participants saw a change of perception in how they viewed TIP survivors and the migrant workers whom they encounter every day.
Seeing the Human Side
Fellows gained a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the human side of migration.
Lived Experiences Matter
The cohort also noted that having access to case studies and exposure to real-life instances of how ATIP law can be applied to certain situations allowed them to gain a deeper understanding of the issue, proving the importance of immersing oneself in the realities of communities.
The Impact
>97%
completion rate
Despite the heavy subject matter, over 97% of fellows successfully completed the programme and indicated interest for future initiatives.
Post-ALA
advocacy
2 fellows continued to volunteer with TIP survivors at the Global Shepherds TIP Shelter after the programme’s completion, signalling sustained advocacy and passion for the cause.
