OSCE Special Representative for Combating Trafficking visits Norway to assess national response to human trafficking

OSLO, 5 September 2022 – The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Valiant Richey, will visit Norway from 6 to 8 September. The visit is organized in co-operation with Norwegian authorities, with a focus on fulfilling the OSCE commitments in the field of anti-trafficking. 

Special Representative Richey will assess the country’s response to trafficking, including the measures taken to address technology-facilitated trafficking and mitigate risks of exploitation facing Ukrainian refugees. Richey will also meet national stakeholders, notably members of the Standing Committee on Justice. 

During the visit, discussions will also focus on the implementation of the new Norwegian Transparency Act. First of its kind, the Act requires companies to ensure the respect for human rights and decent working conditions for employees throughout their supply chains. 

Country visits by the Special Representative provide a unique opportunity to consider the main challenges in a country and to provide recommendations, as well as to learn about promising practices to share with other governments.

For additional information, please contact Lilia Rotoloni, Public Information Officer, e-mail: Lilia.Rotoloni@osce.org.