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The Department of Labour has intensified its national efforts to combat human trafficking, safe labour mobility, and strengthen employment rights through a series of awareness activities recently carried out across Tanna, Malekula, and Santo from 9 March to 20 March 2026.
A multidisciplinary team from the department lead by Manager Compliance Gino Kalnpel including ILO technical officer Mr. Mithun Mahanam, spent several days engaging with employers, workers and students as part of its broader mandate to promote safe, fair, and lawful labour practices throughout Vanuatu.
A key focus of the provincial outreach was to raise public understanding of the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking 2024–2028, a strategic framework guiding national responses to prevent trafficking, protect victims, and prosecute offenders. The department emphasized that awareness and early detection remain essential pillars in the fight against human trafficking, particularly in remote and highrisk areas. During the provincial visit, the Labour team engaged in direct communications with employers and workers in Lenakel (Tanna), Luganville (Santo), and Lakatoro (Malekula).