The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) has consistently and affirmatively supported the interpretation and implementation of the ASEAN Convention Against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (ACTIP) since its inception. It has developed several publications in support of victim protection such as the Gender Sensitive Guideline for Handling Women Victims of Trafficking in Persons and the Regional Guidelines and Procedures to Address the Needs of Victims of Trafficking in Persons.