At the invitation of Our O.L.V. Fatima College (SKOA), the CMMA provided information on the curriculum on human trafficking and migrant smuggling. In addition, human trafficking & technology were discussed.
A big thank you to the headmaster Franklin Richardson and his staff for the fantastic interactive afternoon!
The Coast Guard and Aruba Police Force intercepted a boat with 38 undocumented individuals at sea last night. The Maritime Operational Center of the Coast Guard received information about a boat coming from the south heading towards Aruba. They immediately sent the Dash 8 aircraft to confirm this and found that there was a large number of people on the boat.
Last night, a suspicious boat with undocumented immigrants on board was intercepted by local authorities near Aruba. The Coast Guard immediately directed a patrol boat to the location. The Aruba Police Corps helicopter and the Dash plane were also on site to monitor the boat from the air. A total of 28 people of Venezuelan nationality were arrested on the vessel. All undocumented migrants have been handed over to the Guarda nos Costa and further investigation into this case is ongoing.
At the invitation of the Maria Goretti College (SKOA), CMMA presented the educational package on human trafficking, migrant smuggling and safe online behavior (No cay den trampa).
the CMMA started with creating awareness on human trafficking and migrant smuggling in the medical sector. Participants of the second session were employees of the Emergency Department (SEH), Intensive Care (IC), Facility Services, Security and Academy of the Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH). The participants were trained in recognizing indicators of human trafficking (exploitation) in people that come to the SOH for medical assistance.
This month CMMA started with creating awareness on Human Trafficking in the medical sector. Participants in the first session were employees of the Emergency Department (SEH) of the Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH). They were trained in recognizing possible indicators of exploitation in people that come to the SEH for medical assistance. CMMA thanks the HOH and the SEH for their interest and support.
CMMA was invited by the Montessori High School in Aruba to inform the students – ages 12 to 17 years – on the new campaign on online safety ‘No cay den trampa’ (Don’t fall in the trap).
Recently CMMA received a visit from Amnesty International Netherlands, represented by the Director, Ms. Dagmar Oudshoorn, and the Project Coordinator Refugees and Asylum seekers in Aruba and Curacao, Ms. Tamara de Paula. Information was shared on the activities of the CMMA in the areas of Information, Education and Assistance. CMMA thanks Amnesty International Netherlands for their visit and their interest in the work of the CMMA.
Merril Esser in judicial custodyIn connection with an ongoing investigation by the Human Trafficking-Smuggling Unit (UMM), a judicial entry was made. This judicial entry is related to human smuggling and human trafficking. They have detained a person here.
Aruba joins the global fight against human trafficking. Jeannette Richardson Baars, National Coordinator Against Human Trafficking, reports how we are protecting human rights and raising awareness.
