The International Organization for Migration (IOM)  international round table was held in Zürich on June 27, 2018. The conference was entitled “How can aviation contribute to combating human trafficking?“ 

In Switzerland, there is currently no standardized practice in place to raise awareness of and train cabin crew, airport ground staff and pilots nor are there established procedures for them to report to law-enforcement authorities in case of a suspicion.

The conference focused on the need to involve the aviation industry in the fight against human trafficking. It focused on concrete actions that airlines could implement along with good practices from other countries and international airlines.

Sherry Saehlenou gave a presentation on behalf of Airline Ambassadors International to explain our training program, history and the need for all members of the aviation industry to be trained to recognize and report trafficking in persons.

Key government officials and international organizations attended and participated in a panel discussion and the forum. Among the participants were: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA, International Organization for Migration IOM, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights OHCHR, International Air Transport Association IATA,  Air Lingus safety training officer, Lufthansa aviation training and  the UK border force.