Keamanan Manusia dan Perdagangan Orang: Studi Kasus Peran BP2MI dalam Perlindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia

The phenomenon of Indonesian labor migration abroad is a response to development disparities and limited employment opportunities within the country. The migration of Indonesian workers gives rise to serious vulnerabilities to human trafficking practices. This study aims to analyze the strategic role of the Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Agency (BP2MI) in safeguarding migrant workers from the threats of exploitation and human trafficking. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and referring to the concepts of human trafficking and human security, this study reveals that BP2MI plays a crucial role in protection during the pre-departure, placement, and post-placement stages. Through administrative policies, training, provision of social security, supervision of recruitment agencies, and cross-sector collaboration, BP2MI strives to strengthen the protection system and prevent illegal migration, which has the potential to become an entry point for human trafficking practices.