Last week IOM Pakistan, with support from the Government of Japan and in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency, conducted focused training sessions in Islamabad on Victim Identification, screening and referral for cases of human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Participants included FIA investigators, Islamabad Police officers, civil society representatives and academics working on protection and assistance for migrants.
The practical sessions emphasised trauma informed methods for Victim Identification and refined screening and referral procedures to ensure timely protection. Trainers worked with frontline actors to strengthen coordination between law enforcement, service providers and non governmental organisations, aiming to reduce secondary harm and improve access to care for people identified as victims.
By reinforcing standardised screening tools and clear referral pathways, the programme sought to boost the capacity of Islamabad institutions to respond to complex cases and to safeguard migrants at risk. The collaboration between IOM Pakistan, FIA, local police, civil society and academia underlines a shared commitment to more effective, rights based responses to trafficking and smuggling in the capital.
