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A Summary of Challenges on Addressing Human Trafficking for Labour Exploitation in the Agricultural Sector in the OSCE Region
3rd Occasional Paper: A Summary of Challenges Addressing Human Trafficking for Labour Exploitation in the Agricultural Sector in the OSCE Region (OSCE)
8 July 2009
The third Occasional Paper focuses on the second largest employment sector of the OSCE region. It is a thorough analysis of the current challenges within the agricultural sector, aiming to assist to identify the structural issues and deficits of this sector that cause or exacerbates a worker's vulnerability.
This is the first paper of its kind to address human trafficking for labour exploitation in the agricultural sector throughout the OSCE region. It sheds light on a sector in which workers are commonly exploited, but are often out of sight.
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A Summary of Challenges on Addressing Human Trafficking for Labour Exploitation in the Agricultural Sector in the OSCE Region - Chapter: Overview (en)
Research indicates that agricultural workers are especially vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. This overview analyses the international legal framework, the anti-trafficking standards of labour and in particular of migrant workers.
A Summary of Challenges on Addressing Human Trafficking for Labour Exploitation in the Agricultural Sector in the OSCE Region - Chapter: Understanding the problem (en)
Why does trafficking flourish in the agricultural sector?
This chapter analyses the general characteristics of agricultural work, recent trends affecting agriculture, female and child agricultural workers, and common scenarios in trafficking.
A Summary of Challenges on Addressing Human Trafficking for Labour Exploitation in the Agricultural Sector in the OSCE Region - Chapter: Challenges and good practices (en)
Trafficking is a complex phenomenon, inextricably linked to the processes of labour flows, globalization, and migration. This chapter presents challenges and good practices in government agencies, non-governmental organizations and trade unions.