Article 4 Dr. Chutikul stresses the importance of training the personnel involved, e.g. social workers, law enforcement officers and multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge and skills in the identification of victims and investigative methods, the use of witness protection law, money laundering law, the labour protection law, the child witness law, as well as the laws governing migrant workers and non-nationals who are granted special protection by the decision of the Council of Ministers, are some of the topics which need to be communicated to relevant authorities. All documents must be “living” documents. The victims must be protected and the perpetrators must be brought to justice. destination countries. Bilateral and multilateral agreements are signed, but actions must be implemented. International organizations that have contributed to the government’s efforts include UNICEF, ILO, IOM, UNDP, UNIFEM, Plan Thailand, Save the Children (Sweden), World Vision, AFXB and others. “Human Rights are basic principles in human relationships. Human trafficking and slavery in all forms must be eradicated. To me, most important of all, is that it has to begin with our hearts – love and compassion for our fellow human beings, children and all – to sustain our efforts to reach our objectives,” Dr. Chutikul added. Dr. Chutikul emphasized the need for coordination and cooperation with neighbouring and other Our Voices are Heard in Thailand 25