Oct 31, Colombo: U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission James R. Moore and Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration, Mohamed Abdi Ker Mohamud officially presented Sri Lankan police officials with a training curriculum designed to prevent, identify, and prosecute human trafficking offenses in the country, a press release issued by the Embassy said.

To help Sri Lanka counter the growing threat of human trafficking, the U.S. Government has provided $500,000 to support trafficking prevention programs, strengthen prosecution, and improve victim protection. Part of this funding was used by the International Organization on Migration (IOM) to develop a new curriculum that has become part of standard police training across the country.

“The United States is pleased to support these efforts to eliminate human trafficking in Sri Lanka,” stated James R. Moore, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission.

“By using this curriculum in police training, the Sri Lankan government has taken an important step in protecting its citizens. We congratulate law enforcement, officials, and NGOs on the work they are doing, and we encourage government officials to continue their efforts to eliminate human trafficking,” he said.