Publications
A typology of child trafficking in Albania
Publishing date: 17 July 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights, Education, Good governance, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Youth, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A study based into the review of tens of cases potential child trafficking victims of both sexes.
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.
Poster warning of impact of COVID-19 on heightened risks in human trafficking, domestic violence and cybercrime
Publishing date: 15 April 2020
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This poster was produced for distribution by social service providers across the regions of Ukraine to provide advice and useful references to resources on dealing with trafficking in human beings, domestic violence and cybercrime. This effort is part of a project implemented by the OSCE Project
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.
OSCE/ODIHR Annual Report 2019
Publishing date: 19 March 2020
Collections: ODIHR Annual Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Human rights, Education, Elections, Good governance, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Migration, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Roma and Sinti, Youth, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report highlights the impact of activities carried out by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2019.
Guidelines on the application of the principle of non-punishment of victims of human trafficking
Publishing date: 14 April 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication was prepared in co-operation with the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and Illegal Migration and the Academy for Training of Judges and Public Prosecutors “Pavel Shatev” with an aim to help all competent authorities and professionals dealing with trafficking in human beings and trafficking in children to properly apply of the principle on non-punishment of victims. The Guidelines are intended as a practical tool for those responsible for detection, prosecution and adjudication of these serious crimes and those responsible for prevention, identification and provision of support to victims as well as civil society to ascertain the preconditions for non-punishment of victims. This publication is not available in English.
Manual for Investigating Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 27 February 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Bosnian language version only
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.
Enhancing Co-Operation and Co-Ordination Between Prosecution And Judicial Police In Albania
Publishing date: 20 December 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Conflict prevention and resolution, Countering terrorism, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
An analysis of current status of the co-operation, co-ordination, and communication between the Prosecution and Judicial Police in Albania in order to establish the existing normative, professional and behavioural problems and to make recommendations for short-term action and long-term strategies