Publications
Leveraging innovation to fight trafficking in human beings: a comprehensive analysis of technology tools
Publishing date: 22 June 2020
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
The publication takes stock of technology tools and initiatives developed to combat trafficking in human beings in its different forms in the OSCE area and beyond. It also examines the ways technology can be misused to facilitate trafficking in human beings. It is the first known publication to conduct a global analysis of how different stakeholders, including law enforcement, civil society, businesses and academia can take advantage of technology to advance the fight against the human trafficking crime. The publication also provides recommendations to governments and organizations funding technology projects on how to maximize the value of technology-based solutions.
Analysis of procurement data for the risk of trafficking in human beings – Pilot project for the OSCE Mission to Serbia
Publishing date: 24 April 2020
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 report presents the preliminary evaluation of the supplier portfolio of one of the OSCE Missions and provides recommendations for managing risks of Trafficking of Human Beings (THB) in supply chains.
Compendium of relevant reference materials and resources on ethical sourcing and prevention of trafficking in human beings for labour exploitation in supply chains: Second updated edition
Publishing date: 24 April 2020
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
The objective of the Compendium of Resources is to take stock of the existing legislation, policies, guidelines, recommendations, reports, studies, and other types of initiatives developed to better understand and respond to the global problem of trafficking in human beings through its prevention in supply chains. The resources included in the Compendium do not represent by any means an exhaustive list and are only intended to illustrate the initiatives identified by the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings during the development of this project. The Compendium is intended for the use by government officials involved in policy making, as well as businesses and other stakeholders interested to learn from current practices in order to further enhance their own measures on ethical sourcing and the prevention of human trafficking in supply chains.
2018-2019 Report of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 21 November 2019
Collections: Annual Reports of the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating THB
Content type: Annual 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 is the 2018-2019 Report produced by the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (SR/CTHB) in line with its mandate as outlined in OSCE Ministerial Council Decisions No. 02/03 and 03/06. This report provides a summary of the full range of activities carried out by the Office of the SR/CTHB, with additional sections that focus on the work of the OSCE’s executive structures and field operations. This publication aims to foster increased awareness and understanding of human trafficking itself, as well as some of the challenges and opportunities currently facing the anti-trafficking community.
Compendium of Anti-Trafficking Commitments Adopted by the OSCE Ministerial Council
Publishing date: 3 December 2019
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
This Compendium of the three recent Ministerial Council Decisions on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings is designed to highlight the individual provisions of the Decisions: MC 6/17, 7/17 and 6/18. It also suggests OSCE-produced resources for participating States to consult for guidance on implementation of the specific commitments. A table of thematic keywords found in the Decisions allows policy makers and practitioners to search the provisions of the Decisions by keywords consistent with their particular interest.
Following the Money: Compendium of Resources and Step-by-step Guide to Financial Investigations Into Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 7 November 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The paper aims to leverage off of the strengths and successes of established but disparate anti-THB financial investigatory practices, developed across the OSCE participating States, to raise awareness of the strategic value of financial investigations and the resources available, and to help create a more harmonised approach that can contribute to mainstreaming of financial investigations across the OSCE region.
2018 Report Update of the Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 19 March 2019
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 Report Update provides a short overview of the core values and unique methodology of the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, a recap of its projects and activities in 2018, and a preview of priority areas for 2019.
Uniform Guidelines for the Identification and Referral of Victims of Human Trafficking within the Migrant and Refugee Reception Framework in the OSCE Region
Publishing date: 11 March 2019
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, Migration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication offers a set of practical measures designed to enhance the identification of victims of human trafficking by front-line professionals engaged in migrant and refugee reception procedures in the OSCE region.
Practical Handbook on How to Conduct Simulation-based Training Exercises to Combat Human Trafficking
Publishing date: 7 March 2019
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
The publication gives practical insights for the development of simulation-based exercises on combating human trafficking, as pioneered by the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings. It describes the practical steps necessary to carry out this ground-breaking training methodology. The ultimate goal of this handbook is to help participating States to identify victims and hold perpetrators accountable through hands-on, learning-by-doing training.
The Critical Role of Civil Society in Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 4 December 2018
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
Arguing that the inclusion of civil society is essential for the implementation of any viable strategy to combat human trafficking, this publication can serve as an additional tool to assist the OSCE participating States strengthen their responses to trafficking in human beings, especially in the area of partnerships as a fundamental component of an effective anti-trafficking system.