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States need to protect most vulnerable members of society: OSCE Alliance Conference calls to strengthen protection of victims of trafficking
Publishing date: 4 April 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
VIENNA, 4 April 2021 – Protecting victims of human trafficking and upholding their rights is the focus of the 22nd high-level OSCE Alliance Conference against Trafficking in Persons, which opened today in Vienna with over 850 registered participants.
OSCE Special Representative commends Latvia’s approach to supporting victims, while calling for an increased focus on children
Publishing date: 25 March 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
RIGA, 25 March 2022 – Valiant Richey, OSCE Special Representative for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, concluded his three-day visit to Latvia today. He highlighted the gains made in providing support to victims of human trafficking and combating trafficking for forced labour, while noting low levels of success in identifying child and sexual exploitation victims.
OSCE States meet to discuss anti-trafficking prevention measures amid humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Publishing date: 15 March 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
VIENNA, 15 March 2022 – The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Valiant Richey today called together the anti-trafficking authorities from 17 OSCE participating States, including the ones most affected by the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The meeting focused on the risks of human trafficking amid the current crisis and measures being taken to address vulnerabilities of people on the move and to prevent trafficking.
OSCE launches report on Ensuring Justice for Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 15 March 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 15 March 2022 launched its latest report titled “Ensuring Justice for Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings: Response of the Criminal Justice System in BiH, with recommendations” in Sarajevo and online.
OSCE States need to strengthen anti-trafficking prevention measures amid humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Publishing date: 10 March 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
VIENNA, 10 March 2022 – Unprecedented numbers of people seeking refuge from armed violence in Ukraine are arriving in many OSCE participating States. These people, mostly women and children, face risks of human trafficking, including sexual and labour exploitation, during their journey or upon arrival in a destination country.
OSCE concludes seminars for law enforcement on combatting trafficking in human beings in West Kazakhstan, Mangistau and Atyrau provinces
Publishing date: 23 February 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
An OSCE-supported series of seminars on the identification of victims of human trafficking and the investigation of criminal cases related to human trafficking was held in West Kazakhstan, Mangistau and Atyrau provinces from 15 to 22 February.
New policies needed to combat trafficking in the internet era, according to OSCE study
Publishing date: 15 February 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
VIENNA, 15 February 2022 – Trafficking in human beings has dramatically changed since it was first recognized as a crime 20 years ago. Today technology is a centerpiece of the human trafficking business model and 75% of sex trafficking victims are advertised online. However, legislation addressing trafficking has not kept pace. Addressing this gap is at the heart of a new study a new OSCE study on policy responses to technology-facilitated trafficking in human beings, which was presented at a virtual launch event held today.