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A turning point in the anti-trafficking discussion- OSCE launches paper on confronting the demand fuelling sexual exploitation
Publishing date: 15 June 2021
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, 15 June 2021 – As a result of years of research involving the analysis of legal and statistical data from over 50 national governments, international and civil society organizations, the OSCE released today the paper on “Discouraging the Demand that Fosters Trafficking for the Purpose of Sexual Exploitation”...
The only way to defeat trafficking is to stop paying for it: OSCE Alliance Conference against trafficking in persons starts today
Publishing date: 14 June 2021
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, 14 June 2021 – Confronting the demand that fuels and incentivizes human trafficking is the focus of the three-day 21st OSCE Alliance Conference against Trafficking in Persons, which opened today in Vienna...
OSCE launches breakthrough study on gender and human trafficking
Publishing date: 26 May 2021
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, 26 May 2021- To better understand and frame the gender aspects of human trafficking, the Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings launched today a breakthrough study: Applying gender-sensitive approaches in combating trafficking in human beings...
Technology-facilitated trafficking, focus of e-Roundtable discussion on Central Asia and OSCE Asian Partners
Publishing date: 28 April 2021
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, 28 April 2021- The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Valiant Richey concluded today the International "e-Roundtable Discussion on Combating Technology-facilitated Trafficking in Human Beings in Central Asia and across the OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation."...
OSCE closely looking at risks of trafficking faced by asylum-seekers and migrants transiting through Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 25 March 2021
Content type: Press release
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Migration
COPENHAGEN/VIENNA/SARAJEVO, 25 March 20210- The current situation of 8,000 asylum seekers and migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina, was the focus of a series of virtual meetings, concluded on 25 March 2021, ahead of the field visit of Valiant Richey, OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and Margareta Cederfelt, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Vice-President/Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Migration...
OSCE Representative Richey commends Spain for commitments and efforts in combating human trafficking and recommends new measures to curb demand
Publishing date: 3 March 2021
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
MADRID, 3 March 2021 – Spain is stepping up its commitment and efforts in combating human trafficking. This is a great example of how a country can mobilize when the issue of trafficking is elevated to a political priority, said the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Valiant Richey, at the high-level first international seminar on trafficking in human beings in Madrid...
OSCE Compendium Database, an easy way to access information on prevention of labour exploitation in supply chains, now accessible online
Publishing date: 16 February 2021
Content type: News
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
On 15 February 2021, the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, published an interactive online database, compendium of relevant reference materials and resources on ethical sourcing and prevention of trafficking in human beings for labour exploitation in supply chains...