News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Migration and trafficking in human beings: OSCE Special Representative visits identification and temporary reception facilities in Greece
Publishing date: 5 May 2017
ATHENS, 5 May 2017- The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Madina Jarbussynova, on Friday concluded a visit to Athens, Lesvos and Thessaloniki to discuss how best to support first responders in identifying potential victims of trafficking among large flows of migrants and refugees...
Determined, co-ordinated multi-stakeholder response needed to tackle child trafficking, 17th Alliance against Trafficking in Persons concludes
Publishing date: 4 April 2017
Vienna, 4 April 2017 –OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Madina Jarbussynova brought the 17th high-level conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons to a close today by urging all participants to adopt a regional and multi-stakeholder response to better combat child trafficking and secure the best interests of all children, regardless of status or background.
Important to step up co-ordination of anti-trafficking efforts, says OSCE Special Representative during official visit to the Russian Federation
Publishing date: 14 February 2017
Vienna, 14 February 2017 – OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Madina Jarbussynova, concluded on 11 February a six-day official visit to the Russian Federation to discuss the country’s implementation of OSCE anti-trafficking commitments.
OSCE and UK Home Office promote good practices on preventing slavery in supply chains
Publishing date: 29 November 2016
LONDON, United Kingdom, 29 November 2016- Ambassador Madina Jarbussynova, OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking and Sarah Newton, Minister for Vulnerability, Safeguarding and Countering Extremism of the government of the United Kingdom, opened today a workshop on preventing modern slavery in supply chains.
OSCE promotes instruments to address current challenges and emerging trends in the identification and referral of trafficking victims
Publishing date: 25 November 2016
GENEVA, Switzerland, 25 November 2016 – Aiming to develop more effective responses to address trafficking on a national level, NGOs, think tanks, private businesses, leading international organizations and academics gathered in Geneva this week for consultations organized by the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, and supported by the Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs and the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF)...
First OSCE live-exercise to fight human trafficking along migration routes kicks-off at the Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units
Publishing date: 14 November 2016
VICENZA, Italy, 14 November 2016 – Over 50 professionals from law enforcement, labour inspectorates, financial investigative units, prosecutorial offices, NGOs and social services from 31 states and Partners for Co-operation are participating in the first OSCE live simulation to combat trafficking along migration routes, which kicks off today at the Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) in Vicenza, Italy.
Judges play crucial role in ensuring that rights of trafficked victims are respected and restored stresses OSCE Special Representative
Publishing date: 8 November 2016
Haifa, 8 November 2016- Speaking via video address, OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Madina Jarbussynova, recommended judges at an international seminar in Haifa, Israel, to keep in mind the crucial role they play in ensuring that the rights of trafficked victims are respected and restored.