In September 2009, IOM started implementing the 12-month ‘Enhancing Measures and Cooperation to Effectively Combat Trafficking in Persons through Capacity Building and Technical Assistance’ Project.
Funded by the US Department of State, the project is the continuation of the ‘National Capacity Building on Shelter and Hotline Management for the Victims of Trafficking in Azerbaijan’ Project which was implemented from 2008 to 2009. IOM, throughout the implementation of the project, works closely and in coordination with the civil society organizations (including media) and the government structures involved in countering trafficking in persons activities in Azerbaijan.
The overall objective of the project is to support the development of effective counter-trafficking responses of the civil society and the government partners to improve prevention, identification, referral and social protection measures for victims of trafficking. 

More specifically, the project plans to:

• enhance the level of identification and referral mechanism of victims of trafficking as well as potential victims of trafficking to safety and care;

• promote dialogue which aims to enhance knowledge and skills enabling all NGOs to cooperate with each other and to deal effectively with the trafficking in persons problem;

• inform the population on the risks of irregular migration and dangers of trafficking in persons;

strengthen cooperation among government agencies and between them and the civil society through capacity building and technical assistance.