ASEAN has made efforts to address the problem of human trafficking in the region. However, the current mechanisms fail in two areas. First, the ASEAN Declaration Against Trafficking tends towards a law enforcement paradigm and does not adequately address preventive measures to mitigate trafficking. Second, ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights ("AICHR") and ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Women and Children Rights ("ACWC") are only “consultative” bodies. They are not given the mandate to help member states prevent human trafficking and protect victims.
The denial of entry for refugees and asylum seekers is often attributed to Singapore’s limited land size and the country’s unpleasant experience dealing with refugees in the 1970s. However, these do not stand up under closer scrutiny.
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