Eastern and Central Europe Launch of the Updated ODIHR Handbook on National Referral Mechanisms to Protect the Rights of Trafficked Persons
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As part of its work to prevent and address human trafficking in the OSCE region, ODIHR is organizing this event to present its updated practical handbook, “National Referral Mechanisms - Joining Efforts to Protect the Rights of Trafficked Persons” (NRM Handbook), to stakeholders from participating States in Central and Eastern Europe.
The event will highlight the key components and new features of the NRM Handbook and underline the importance of establishing and strengthening NRMs using a human rights-based, gender and child-sensitive, trauma-informed and survivor- and victim-centered approach. The event will also facilitate the exchange of national promising practices from Eastern and Central Europe and co-operation between the ODIHR NRM Advisory Group, international experts, survivor leaders, national anti-trafficking co-ordinators, representatives of civil society and international organizations to better implement the pillars of an NRM: 1) Identification plus Protection 2) Individual Support and Access to Services, 3) Social inclusion and 4) Access to Criminal Justice and Redress. It will also highlight the features of NRM for children, recommended standards for the implementation of an NRM, tools for adults and child needs assessment and health needs of victims and survivors of human trafficking.
Background
ODIHR has been active in preventing and combating trafficking in human beings in the OSCE region since 1999. As a result of its work, ODIHR has developed expertise and a significant role in victim protection, NRMs and the promotion of rights of trafficked persons and at-risk groups.
An NRM is a co-operative, national framework through which governments can fulfil their obligations to protect and promote the human rights of victims of trafficking, co-ordinating their efforts in a strategic partnership with civil society organisations, survivor leaders and the private sector. Also, NRMs should be established in origin, transit and destination countries, to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive system of support which is targeted at, and accessible for all victims of trafficking.
Registration
The event will be conducted in a blended format and bring the OSCE anti-trafficking community together in person and via videoconference (Zoom).
The registration can be completed via this link to join the event online.
Should you wish to attend the event in person, you can submit an application through this link. ODIHR reserves the right to select participants based on work background, institutional and geographic balance.