Jasmin Guiuo-Diaz is an Assistant City Prosecutor at the Office of the City Prosecutor-Iligan. She brings decades of experience to her role, particularly in the Family Court. She is a member of the Regional Anti-Trafficking Task Force X (RATTF X), and an alumna of International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) programs.  Jasmin specializes in areas such as Anti-Online Sexual Abuse of Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) cases and human trafficking. Jasmin is known for her compassionate approach towards victims and unwavering pursuit of justice. Beyond her professional achievements, she cherishes her roles as a devoted mother, wife, and daughter, drawing strength from her family to tackle the challenges of her legal career. Her dedication serves as a beacon of inspiration, particularly in her efforts to create a more just and equitable society, especially for children.

IVLP Impact Award Project: Empowering Community Leaders to Combat Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Trafficking in Persons (TIP)

The project was a two-day training workshop designed to forge a spirit of collaborative networking among 184 barangay chairs and youth leaders, social workers and law enforcers of Iligan City. The project empowered community leaders with knowledge and skills to address Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Trafficking in Persons (TIP) through enhanced awareness, practical tools, and multidisciplinary collaboration. With interactive sessions, scenario-based training, structured learning experience and psychosocial support care exercises, participants gained a profound understanding of activities from rescue to restoration. Empowered leaders serve as catalysts for broader change, taking active roles in engaging their constituents through advocacy campaigns and community mobilizations, thereby strengthening community participation and ownership for self-reliance.

"As a barangay leader, I now understand the importance of our role in safeguarding our residents. The sessions gave us practical tools to address exploitation and abuse, and I am committed to applying what I learned in our programs.” – Project Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience   

Jasmin participated in the IVLP Project Building a Coordinated Societal Response to Counter Online Sexual Exploitation of Children organized by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global, in partnership with World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana, World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, WorldBoston and WorldDenver.

Jasmin’s exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award project: “My engagement with the Colorado Human Trafficking Council struck me with the worth and value of the role of local government units in combatting OSAEC/TIP and in providing needed support and appropriate intervention to survivors."

Building the capacity of the local community through their leaders and service providers empowers them to take proactive action as together we craft a symphony of hope and justice, resonating through the passion and shared goals that connect us.” - Jasmin Guiuo-Diaz

U.S. Communities Visited   

Denver, CO; Washington, DC; Louisville, KY; Boston, MA; Manchester, NH

Country: Philippines

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