UN Statistical Commission Endorses the International Classification for Administrative Data on Trafficking in Persons (IC-TIP)
The endorsement of the International Classification for Administrative Data on Trafficking in Persons (IC-TIP) by the UN Statistical Commission (UNSC) marks a critical milestone in the global response to trafficking in persons. This achievement formally recognizes IOM and UNODC as co-custodians of this global standard, reinforcing the strength of their collaboration in advancing data-driven responses to trafficking in persons.
The IC-TIP provides the first standardized global framework for the collection and classification of trafficking in persons data, addressing gaps in reliability and comparability.
The development of the IC-TIP has been made possible through the support of key donors, including the IOM Development Fund, the US Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), and the COMPASS programme funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. Their contributions have helped lay the foundation for a more structured and effective approach to counter-trafficking data.
Governments and organizations have long struggled with inconsistent data on trafficking in persons, hindering analysis of trends, survivor assistance, and legal responses. The IC-TIP introduces a unified approach, enhancing data comparability and interoperability across borders.
The IC-TIP also plays a crucial role in fostering international collaboration. By standardizing data collection practices, it enables governments to cooperate more effectively, track global trends in trafficking in persons, and strengthen cross-border counter-trafficking efforts.
For further details on IC-TIP and its implementation, guidance manual is also available in different languages under agenda item 3(m) in the Statistical Commission portal here.
Read more about this milestone in IOM’s latest blog: https://weblog.iom.int/game-changer-fight-against-trafficking-persons-how-better-data-can-strengthen-protection-and-justice