A human rights-based approach to the administration of criminal justice in cases of trafficking in persons 2012, para. 52
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Government agencies and non-governmental organizations may collaborate in other innovative ways, as seen in the development of a new reporting mechanism in the Philippines. Recognizing that Filipinos are some of the most prolific users of short message service (SMS) technology in the world, a plan entitled "SOS SMS for Overseas Filipino Workers in Distress was created in 2006. For Filipinos abroad, SOS SMS is an all-hours text-based ICT mechanism implemented in coordination with non-governmental organizations and Government agencies to enable trafficked persons to solicit help via any SMS-enabled telephone system. The programme allows for instantaneous and inexpensive reporting, and facilitates counselling, guidance and emergency assistance.
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Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children