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.
Explore #Sharenting: Pros, cons, and implications. Join the conversation on responsible digital parenting. Watch and discuss now!
Our partner NCTVI Aruba has developed an awareness clip about “SHARENTING”! Emphasis is placed, to parents and/or caregivers, on the possible dangers of posting/sharing photos of their (grand) children on social media. Watch now the clip.
Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes and CMMA Director Jeanette Baars announced a significant change in the Penal Code in June 2023, leading to a surge in convictions for human trafficking and related offenses.
Prime Minister and CMMA Director Discuss ‘No Cay Den Trampa’ Campaign – Combating Human Trafficking in Aruba. During a press conference, highlighting its impact on the community.
UNODC Practical Workshop to identify and investigate Trafficking in Persons in Aruba. Participants are from the Aruba Police Force, Royal Dutch Military Police, Customs Department, Immigration Department and Migrant Control Department. Presentations were made by Mr. Romulus Ungureanu, International law enforcement advisor for UNODC, and Ms. Lisette Reyes, UNODC Trafficking in Persons Project Officer for the Caribbean.
CMMA’s ‘No Cay Den Trampa’ campaign raises awareness about online dangers for youth. Protecting our children from human trafficking
