Publications
Invisible victims: The nexus between disabilities and trafficking in human beings
Publishing date: 7 May 2024
Content type: Study / report
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
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This paper provides an overview of the existing links between disability and trafficking in human beings, how persons living with disability are affected by trafficking, and to what extent legal standards, policy frameworks, and anti-trafficking measures integrate concerns associated with disabilities. This analysis is approached from four distinct perspectives: disability as an enhanced vulnerability factor that traffickers target; disability as a feature of exploitation; disability as a result of trafficking and exploitation; and disability of trafficking survivors as a factor in accessing justice, protection, employment, health, and rehabilitation services. Finally, the paper presents a series of recommendations and potential strategies aimed at elevating awareness and prioritizing the disability dimension within efforts to combat human trafficking.
Trafficking of human beings- a handbook for judges, prosecutors and other legal professionals
Publishing date: 15 April 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
[Albanian only] Published by the OSCE Presence in Albania as part of the “Transforming the National Response to Human Trafficking in and from Albania” programme, implemented by several international and local organizations led by UNICEF Albania, and supported by the United Kingdom.
Trafficking of human beings- a handbook for police officers
Publishing date: 15 April 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Human rights, Good governance, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
[Albanian only] Published by the OSCE Presence in Albania as part of the “Transforming the National Response to Human Trafficking in and from Albania” programme, implemented by several international and local organizations led by UNICEF Albania, and supported by the United Kingdom.
Addressing trafficking in human beings related to the humanitarian crisis stemming from the war against Ukraine- Code of conduct for first line responders
Publishing date: 19 March 2024
Content type: Brochure
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
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
First-line responders are the first point of contact and information for people requiring assistance in migration and humanitarian crises. While driven by good intentions, some, particularly new civil society organizations, volunteers, and other supporters, might lack knowledge and experience in the context, including as it relates to the risks of trafficking in human beings. To address this gap, the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings developed a Code of Conduct that suggests some key steps to be undertaken by first-line responders to ensure that their staff is sensitized to the risks of human trafficking and does not unintendedly contribute to endangering the beneficiaries or colleagues.
Protecting People Fleeing Ukraine: A Compendium of Anti-trafficking Training Courses for First Line Responders
Publishing date: 9 February 2024
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
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
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Capacity-building of relevant stakeholders, particularly those working on the front lines of humanitarian crises, is a key component of participating States’ anti-trafficking response. To support counterparts to minimize risks of human trafficking and work proactively to identify and assist victims, several international and non-governmental organizations have developed and are providing a number of training opportunities. The OSR/CTHB, through this resource, aims to facilitate access of related actors to such opportunities by compiling training courses and modules- that are readily available to or can be requested by authorities and organizations operating on the ground- on several issues connected with addressing trafficking in human beings in the context of the humanitarian crisis generated by the war against Ukraine.
Identification of trafficking in human beings related to the humanitarian crisis stemming from the war against Ukraine- Brief for first line responders
Publishing date: 9 January 2024
Content type: Brochure
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
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
As migration and humanitarian crises always demonstrate, first-line responders are the first point of contact and information for people requiring assistance. Having a variety of occupations, ranging from civil society organizations to international relief agencies and international organizations, their priority, in particular within the reception setting, is to attend to people’s immediate needs, such as food, accommodation, and medical care. Their capacity is often overstretched, and they may not have specialized anti-trafficking knowledge and expertise. To address this gap, the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings developed an awareness-raising brief that would sensitize first-line responders to human trafficking risks, provide information on THB signs and indicators and on how to address presumed cases in a gender-sensitive, age-appropriate and trauma-informed manner.
Manual on conducting mock trials in Albania [Albanian only]
Publishing date: 19 December 2023
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This manual aims to provide trainers with a step-by-step nature guide on how to organize mock trials in Albania in the criminal cases of trafficking of human beings.
Training of trainers guide for judges and prosecutors on trafficking in human beings [Albanian only]
Publishing date: 19 December 2023
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The novelty of this guide conceptualized for the for Albanian judges and prosecutors is the focus on the interdisciplinary approach that should address any training on human trafficking in the context of the challenges faced by Albanian magistrates in human trafficking crimes.
Training Manual for Security Academy [Albanian only]
Publishing date: 19 December 2023
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This manual has been tailored for trainers that deliver anti-trafficking training for police. The manual contains practical knowledge from the concept of trafficking, victim identification and investigation, to the concepts of joint international investigations or the use of technology for the detection of trafficking offenses.
The role of public procurement in preventing trafficking for labour exploitation in supply chains and advancing human rights
Publishing date: 11 December 2023
Content type: Brochure
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
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe