Latest items for TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[The] 2016 inter-institutional action plan, [is] aimed at effectively combating trafficking in persons including women and girls… [There is] the special education module programme on the prevention and investigation of trafficking in persons" (2-3). "[There is an a]ction plan on combating trafficking in persons, 2017–2019" (3). "[T]he office of a national rapporteur [was created] for the collection and publication of statistics and the founding of the non -governmental organization National Association against Human Trafficking to support victims and mobilize funding for relevant civil society organizations" (8).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[The] 2016 inter-institutional action plan, [is] aimed at effectively combating trafficking in persons including women and girls… [There is] the special education module programme on the prevention and investigation of trafficking in persons" (2-3). "[There is an a]ction plan on combating trafficking in persons, 2017–2019" (3). "[T]he office of a national rapporteur [was created] for the collection and publication of statistics and the founding of the non -governmental organization National Association against Human Trafficking to support victims and mobilize funding for relevant civil society organizations" (8).
March 30, 2024, 2:41 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he State party [intends] to organize specialized training for staff at the Reception Centre for Refugees and Asylum Seekers on the early identification and referral of victims of trafficking, in particular unaccompanied girls and boys, to appropriate services and to adopt a new national action plan on combating trafficking in persons for the period 2020–2023" (8). "[G]ender-sensitive training [efforts are being strengthened] on all aspects of trafficking in persons, in particular women and girls, for judges, prosecutors, police officers, border guards, social workers, psychologists, child protection officers and child care specialists, including at the municipal level" (9).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he State party [intends] to organize specialized training for staff at the Reception Centre for Refugees and Asylum Seekers on the early identification and referral of victims of trafficking, in particular unaccompanied girls and boys, to appropriate services and to adopt a new national action plan on combating trafficking in persons for the period 2020–2023" (8). "[G]ender-sensitive training [efforts are being strengthened] on all aspects of trafficking in persons, in particular women and girls, for judges, prosecutors, police officers, border guards, social workers, psychologists, child protection officers and child care specialists, including at the municipal level" (9).
March 30, 2024, 2:40 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[V]ictim and witness protection and support services, including medical care, psychosocial counselling and rehabilitation and reintegration programmes [are not enhanced for victims of trafficking, particulary girls]" (9). "[A]wareness [is not raised] at schools and among families, about the risks of trafficking, including the recruitment of victims from unemployed and low-income families through social media and on the Internet" (9).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[V]ictim and witness protection and support services, including medical care, psychosocial counselling and rehabilitation and reintegration programmes [are not enhanced for victims of trafficking, particulary girls]" (9). "[A]wareness [is not raised] at schools and among families, about the risks of trafficking, including the recruitment of victims from unemployed and low-income families through social media and on the Internet" (9).
March 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] a committee that monitors action to combat child trafficking, regulated by Order No. 001058/PM/MSNASBE on the establishment" (11). "To combat cross-border trafficking in children, the Government signed cooperation agreements on 25 September 2018 with the Togolese Republic and on 8 November 2018 with the Republic of Benin" (12).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] a committee that monitors action to combat child trafficking, regulated by Order No. 001058/PM/MSNASBE on the establishment" (11). "To combat cross-border trafficking in children, the Government signed cooperation agreements on 25 September 2018 with the Togolese Republic and on 8 November 2018 with the Republic of Benin" (12).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[A] new agency for combatting trafficking in persons, in 2019, and the national committee on combating trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling [have been established]… The draft bill on combating trafficking in persons has not yet been adopted[.] There is a lack of investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators of trafficking for the purposes of forced prostitution" (9). "[T]here is a lack of resources to provide assistance to girls who have left those [artisanal mines and stopped being trafficked]" (9). "[C]ounselling, legal services, rehabilitation and social integration programmes [are not provided] for women and girls who are victims of trafficking" (9).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[A] new agency for combatting trafficking in persons, in 2019, and the national committee on combating trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling [have been established]… The draft bill on combating trafficking in persons has not yet been adopted[.] There is a lack of investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators of trafficking for the purposes of forced prostitution" (9). "[T]here is a lack of resources to provide assistance to girls who have left those [artisanal mines and stopped being trafficked]" (9). "[C]ounselling, legal services, rehabilitation and social integration programmes [are not provided] for women and girls who are victims of trafficking" (9).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:24 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[A] new national action plan in collaboration with women’s organizations and the relevant United Nations entities in that respect, including regarding the elaboration of a study on the extent and root causes of trafficking and forced prostitution in the State party [has not been developed or implemented]" (9). "[T]he new agency and the national committee on combating trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling [are not provided] with adequate human, technical and financial resources" (9). "[T]raining [is not provided] for law enforcement officers and border control personnel on combating trafficking in women and girls, and on the early identification of victims and their referral to appropriate services" (9).more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[A] new national action plan in collaboration with women’s organizations and the relevant United Nations entities in that respect, including regarding the elaboration of a study on the extent and root causes of trafficking and forced prostitution in the State party [has not been developed or implemented]" (9). "[T]he new agency and the national committee on combating trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling [are not provided] with adequate human, technical and financial resources" (9). "[T]raining [is not provided] for law enforcement officers and border control personnel on combating trafficking in women and girls, and on the early identification of victims and their referral to appropriate services" (9).more
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is a] National action plan to counter trafficking (2016–2019)" (2). "[A]n action plan for combating trafficking in persons [was adopted] for the period 2016–2019" (8). "[T]he Criminal Code of Republika Srpska provides for lighter minimum sentences for the crime of trafficking than the other criminal codes of the State party" (8). "[There is a] lack of specialized shelters to accommodate women and girls who are victims of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution, and [a] severe understaffing and lack of technical and financial resources of the centres for social welfare" (8).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is a] National action plan to counter trafficking (2016–2019)" (2). "[A]n action plan for combating trafficking in persons [was adopted] for the period 2016–2019" (8). "[T]he Criminal Code of Republika Srpska provides for lighter minimum sentences for the crime of trafficking than the other criminal codes of the State party" (8). "[There is a] lack of specialized shelters to accommodate women and girls who are victims of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution, and [a] severe understaffing and lack of technical and financial resources of the centres for social welfare" (8).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:43 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[H]otlines [do not] operat[e] around the clock, seven days a week, for victims of and witnesses to trafficking in all administrative entities of the State party" (9). "[There is a demand to] increase the capacity of shelters and safe houses for victims of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution" (9).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[H]otlines [do not] operat[e] around the clock, seven days a week, for victims of and witnesses to trafficking in all administrative entities of the State party" (9). "[There is a demand to] increase the capacity of shelters and safe houses for victims of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution" (9).
Jan. 19, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he Government organized, in September 2016, a workshop to raise awareness among judicial police and law officers of the importance of ensuring community security through local security committees and of their roles and responsibilities with respect to trafficking in persons" (27).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he Government organized, in September 2016, a workshop to raise awareness among judicial police and law officers of the importance of ensuring community security through local security committees and of their roles and responsibilities with respect to trafficking in persons" (27).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Botswana has put into place the Anti-Human Trafficking Act of 2014 in order to curb trafficking in persons particularly women and children. Furthermore the Government, in conjunction with civil society organizations has implemented comprehensive empowerment programmes which encompass life skills, technical skills, business management and financial assistance for income generating projects to enhance opportunities for women’s employment and their advancement in society" (6-7). "The Government in collaboration with civil society organisations continue to implement comprehensive empowerment programmes including life skills, technical skills, business management and financial assistance for income generating pr ojects to enhance opportunities for employment creation for women. These facilitate reintegration of commercial sex workers into society. Current...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Botswana has put into place the Anti-Human Trafficking Act of 2014 in order to curb trafficking in persons particularly women and children. Furthermore the Government, in conjunction with civil society organizations has implemented comprehensive empowerment programmes which encompass life skills, technical skills, business management and financial assistance for income generating projects to enhance opportunities for women’s employment and their advancement in society" (6-7). "The Government in collaboration with civil society organisations continue to implement comprehensive empowerment programmes including life skills, technical skills, business management and financial assistance for income generating pr ojects to enhance opportunities for employment creation for women. These facilitate reintegration of commercial sex workers into society. Current...more
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[The Government] developed the National Approach Against Trafficking In Persons (2016–2026)" (4). "Singapore does not tolerate the trafficking of women" (16). "Police officers and border control officers are also trained to look out for travellers who exhibit TIP tell-tale indicators (e.g., nervousness, signs of distress) at the checkpoints" (17). "Social workers are sensitised to respond to victims of crimes (sexual abuse/assault/trafficking etc.) in an accepting and non-judgmental manner" (18).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[The Government] developed the National Approach Against Trafficking In Persons (2016–2026)" (4). "Singapore does not tolerate the trafficking of women" (16). "Police officers and border control officers are also trained to look out for travellers who exhibit TIP tell-tale indicators (e.g., nervousness, signs of distress) at the checkpoints" (17). "Social workers are sensitised to respond to victims of crimes (sexual abuse/assault/trafficking etc.) in an accepting and non-judgmental manner" (18).
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:37 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The TIP Public Awareness Grant launched in 2016 has encouraged public education initiatives, including a photo exhibition, film screenings, conference for businesses and a song by a local artiste, that raise awareness of TIP… Working with social service agencies, the Government provides food, shelter, medical care, counselling services and specialised intervention tailored to the circumstances of each victim. The Government fully funds shelters for the cost of caring for trafficking victims" (17).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The TIP Public Awareness Grant launched in 2016 has encouraged public education initiatives, including a photo exhibition, film screenings, conference for businesses and a song by a local artiste, that raise awareness of TIP… Working with social service agencies, the Government provides food, shelter, medical care, counselling services and specialised intervention tailored to the circumstances of each victim. The Government fully funds shelters for the cost of caring for trafficking victims" (17).
Nov. 21, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Vulnerable sex workers are being forced to service clients day and night out of seedy hotel rooms as international sex traffickers operate with impunity in Australia by abusing the nation's weak visa rules" (para. 1) As the sex traffickers operate with impunity we can assume that there's no law being enforced (MD - CODER COMMENT). "The young women are being brought into Australia by so-called visa farms with no up-front costs which are run by immigration agents working for Asian human trafficking rings" (para. 2). We can assume that because immigration agents are involved in the Asian human trafficking ring, there's no laws being enforced (MD - CODDER COMMENT). "Debt...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Vulnerable sex workers are being forced to service clients day and night out of seedy hotel rooms as international sex traffickers operate with impunity in Australia by abusing the nation's weak visa rules" (para. 1) As the sex traffickers operate with impunity we can assume that there's no law being enforced (MD - CODER COMMENT). "The young women are being brought into Australia by so-called visa farms with no up-front costs which are run by immigration agents working for Asian human trafficking rings" (para. 2). We can assume that because immigration agents are involved in the Asian human trafficking ring, there's no laws being enforced (MD - CODDER COMMENT). "Debt...more
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The overall objective of the Action Plan for Combating Trafficking in Persons (2013–2020) is to establish a long-term anti-trafficking mechanism integrating measures to prevent and combat such crimes with assistance and rehabilitation efforts for victims, which will help to reduce and eventually root out the crime of trafficking in women and children" (14). "From 2014 to 2017, the Ministry of Public Security further optimized the criteria for opening trafficking cases. A national ‘anti-trafficking’ DNA database has been established, which enabled mapping and matching operations for children of unknown origin" (15).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The overall objective of the Action Plan for Combating Trafficking in Persons (2013–2020) is to establish a long-term anti-trafficking mechanism integrating measures to prevent and combat such crimes with assistance and rehabilitation efforts for victims, which will help to reduce and eventually root out the crime of trafficking in women and children" (14). "From 2014 to 2017, the Ministry of Public Security further optimized the criteria for opening trafficking cases. A national ‘anti-trafficking’ DNA database has been established, which enabled mapping and matching operations for children of unknown origin" (15).
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:45 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In 2015, China signed the Phnom Penh Declaration. The country’s legislature deliberated and adopted the Fourth National Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons in the Greater Mekong Subregion... Joint training has been provided to law enforcement personnel to effectively combat transnational trafficking crimes" (15).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In 2015, China signed the Phnom Penh Declaration. The country’s legislature deliberated and adopted the Fourth National Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons in the Greater Mekong Subregion... Joint training has been provided to law enforcement personnel to effectively combat transnational trafficking crimes" (15).
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:44 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Public security authorities in China have cooperated with 23 new media agencies and mobile applications and 25 mobile phone applications to ensure their access to the Emergency Information Release Platform for Missing Children (known as the ‘Reunion System’) established by the Ministry of Public Security, thereby building effective interactions between the police and the public in preventing and combating crimes of trafficking in children. The Ministry of Civil Affairs has collaborated with judicial assistance organs and human resources and social security agencies to provide legal aid and psychological counselling for victims of trafficking and ensure proper assistance and reintegration. New Internet technologies and precision push technologies have been leveraged to...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Public security authorities in China have cooperated with 23 new media agencies and mobile applications and 25 mobile phone applications to ensure their access to the Emergency Information Release Platform for Missing Children (known as the ‘Reunion System’) established by the Ministry of Public Security, thereby building effective interactions between the police and the public in preventing and combating crimes of trafficking in children. The Ministry of Civil Affairs has collaborated with judicial assistance organs and human resources and social security agencies to provide legal aid and psychological counselling for victims of trafficking and ensure proper assistance and reintegration. New Internet technologies and precision push technologies have been leveraged to...more
Oct. 4, 2023, 6:58 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[The state has ratified or acceded the] Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, on 19 September 2014 [and the] Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, on 19 September 2014" (2). "[There is no] standardized early identification mechanism and referral system for victims of trafficking, in particular women and girls; [There is] insufficient human, technical and financial resources, including shelters and legal, medical and psychological services, allocated for the protection of women and girls who are victims of trafficking; [and there...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[The state has ratified or acceded the] Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, on 19 September 2014 [and the] Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, on 19 September 2014" (2). "[There is no] standardized early identification mechanism and referral system for victims of trafficking, in particular women and girls; [There is] insufficient human, technical and financial resources, including shelters and legal, medical and psychological services, allocated for the protection of women and girls who are victims of trafficking; [and there...more
Oct. 4, 2023, 6:55 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he national plan of action to combat trafficking in persons, ensuring that it is focused in particular on women and girls [is not adopted]… [V]ictims of trafficking and women in prostitution in particular [are not provided] with accessible shelters and crisis centres" (9).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he national plan of action to combat trafficking in persons, ensuring that it is focused in particular on women and girls [is not adopted]… [V]ictims of trafficking and women in prostitution in particular [are not provided] with accessible shelters and crisis centres" (9).
Sept. 30, 2023, 4 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes the criminalization of trafficking in persons, the adoption of a new anti-trafficking action plan covering the period 2018–2020, the adoption of a standard procedure for providing special social services to victims of trafficking, the establishment of a victim compensation fund and various initiatives to prevent trafficking. However, it notes with concern the following: (a) The lack of measures to identify, refer and protect victims of trafficking, especially foreign women, at an early stage; (b) The low investigation, prosecution and conviction rates in trafficking cases" (p.9).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes the criminalization of trafficking in persons, the adoption of a new anti-trafficking action plan covering the period 2018–2020, the adoption of a standard procedure for providing special social services to victims of trafficking, the establishment of a victim compensation fund and various initiatives to prevent trafficking. However, it notes with concern the following: (a) The lack of measures to identify, refer and protect victims of trafficking, especially foreign women, at an early stage; (b) The low investigation, prosecution and conviction rates in trafficking cases" (p.9).
Sept. 25, 2023, 8:02 a.m.
Countries: Guyana
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The law prohibits all forms of forced or compulsory labor, but the government in general did not effectively enforce the law despite an increase in awareness and inspection programs" (13).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The law prohibits all forms of forced or compulsory labor, but the government in general did not effectively enforce the law despite an increase in awareness and inspection programs" (13).
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The government continued to make use of a training video for law enforcement and immigration officials that included a short segment on how to identify victims of trafficking" (25).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The government continued to make use of a training video for law enforcement and immigration officials that included a short segment on how to identify victims of trafficking" (25).
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] provision of subsistence and urgent medical treatment to victims of trafficking in persons, the adoption of the national plan to combat trafficking in persons for the period 2018–2021, [and] the creation in 2016 of a centre to support women in prostitution or who are at risk of entering prostitution and the criminalization under the Penal Code of trafficking in persons (art. 271A) and forced prostitution (arts. 268A and 268B). [There is however a] lack of standard protocols for law enforcement and social workers to identify victims of trafficking and that, although the border police has written procedures for the identification of such victims, no training has been conducted...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] provision of subsistence and urgent medical treatment to victims of trafficking in persons, the adoption of the national plan to combat trafficking in persons for the period 2018–2021, [and] the creation in 2016 of a centre to support women in prostitution or who are at risk of entering prostitution and the criminalization under the Penal Code of trafficking in persons (art. 271A) and forced prostitution (arts. 268A and 268B). [There is however a] lack of standard protocols for law enforcement and social workers to identify victims of trafficking and that, although the border police has written procedures for the identification of such victims, no training has been conducted...more
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:05 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There exists a] low rate of investigations, prosecutions and convictions for cases of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution, as well as the limited support and redress provided to victims… [Cabo Verde does not i]nvestigate, prosecute and adequately punish traffickers and ensure that women and girls who are victims of trafficking, including migrant women, are exempted from any criminal liability… [V]ictims of trafficking, including migrant women do not] have access to adequate health care, shelters, counselling services and redress, including reparations and compensation" (7).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There exists a] low rate of investigations, prosecutions and convictions for cases of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution, as well as the limited support and redress provided to victims… [Cabo Verde does not i]nvestigate, prosecute and adequately punish traffickers and ensure that women and girls who are victims of trafficking, including migrant women, are exempted from any criminal liability… [V]ictims of trafficking, including migrant women do not] have access to adequate health care, shelters, counselling services and redress, including reparations and compensation" (7).
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] lack of protection and adequately funded support services for victims of trafficking, including women and girls, and the lack of knowledge and understanding among public officials of indicators pertaining to such trafficking; [and a] lack of information on rehabilitation and reintegration services, including shelters and psychological assistance, for women and girls, in particular women belonging to disadvantaged groups, who are victims of trafficking" (7).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] lack of protection and adequately funded support services for victims of trafficking, including women and girls, and the lack of knowledge and understanding among public officials of indicators pertaining to such trafficking; [and a] lack of information on rehabilitation and reintegration services, including shelters and psychological assistance, for women and girls, in particular women belonging to disadvantaged groups, who are victims of trafficking" (7).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Senegal has not yet granted legal standing to civil society organizations, except as provided for in rare special laws such as the one on combating trafficking, in particular of women and children and the smuggling of migrants. Article 17 of Act No. 2005-06 of 10 May 2005 provides that 'for the purpose of bringing civil proceedings, the Public Prosecutor’s Office may request the guardianship or legal administration of minor victims who do not have a known legal representative or who do not provide guarantees to safeguard the rights and well-being of the child. The guardian or designated administrator shall be responsible for defending the victim’s interests as a good father....more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Senegal has not yet granted legal standing to civil society organizations, except as provided for in rare special laws such as the one on combating trafficking, in particular of women and children and the smuggling of migrants. Article 17 of Act No. 2005-06 of 10 May 2005 provides that 'for the purpose of bringing civil proceedings, the Public Prosecutor’s Office may request the guardianship or legal administration of minor victims who do not have a known legal representative or who do not provide guarantees to safeguard the rights and well-being of the child. The guardian or designated administrator shall be responsible for defending the victim’s interests as a good father....more
Aug. 6, 2023, 3:12 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[A]ppropriate human, technical and financial resources [are not allocated] to the National Commission to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings; legislation to combat trafficking in persons, including by providing judges, prosecutors, border police, immigration authorities and other law enforcement officials with systematic training on the early identification and referral of trafficking victims to appropriate services and gender-sensitive interrogation methods [is not being enforced efficiently]; cases involving the sale of children and organs abroad, punish[ment of] perpetrators, rehabilitation and assistance for victims [are not investigated]… [E]ffective and accessible services and compensation are [not] provided to victims of trafficking" (8). This indicated a lack of justice and aid for trafficked victims (MV-coder comment).more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[A]ppropriate human, technical and financial resources [are not allocated] to the National Commission to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings; legislation to combat trafficking in persons, including by providing judges, prosecutors, border police, immigration authorities and other law enforcement officials with systematic training on the early identification and referral of trafficking victims to appropriate services and gender-sensitive interrogation methods [is not being enforced efficiently]; cases involving the sale of children and organs abroad, punish[ment of] perpetrators, rehabilitation and assistance for victims [are not investigated]… [E]ffective and accessible services and compensation are [not] provided to victims of trafficking" (8). This indicated a lack of justice and aid for trafficked victims (MV-coder comment).more
July 25, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] lack of effective identification and referral to appropriate services for victims of trafficking; alleged misuse of anti-trafficking legislation to target individuals who are not responsible for trafficking offences; [and] lack of information on the sentencing of traffickers, as well as the alleged conclusion of sex trafficking cases with monetary settlements in lieu of criminal prosecution and adequate punishment" (8). "[The state needs to e]nsure the rehabilitation and social integration of victims, by providing them with effective protection, including shelters, assistance and remedies, and by providing financial and other forms of support to civil society organizations offering assistance to women who are victims of trafficking" (9). These services are...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] lack of effective identification and referral to appropriate services for victims of trafficking; alleged misuse of anti-trafficking legislation to target individuals who are not responsible for trafficking offences; [and] lack of information on the sentencing of traffickers, as well as the alleged conclusion of sex trafficking cases with monetary settlements in lieu of criminal prosecution and adequate punishment" (8). "[The state needs to e]nsure the rehabilitation and social integration of victims, by providing them with effective protection, including shelters, assistance and remedies, and by providing financial and other forms of support to civil society organizations offering assistance to women who are victims of trafficking" (9). These services are...more
July 25, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[W]omen who are victims of trafficking are [not] exempted from any liability and provided with adequate protection, such as witness protection programmes and temporary residence permits, irrespective of their ability or willingness to cooperate with the prosecutorial authorities. [T]raffickers and other actors involved in trafficking are [not] prosecuted and adequately punished. [A]nti-trafficking legislation, are [not] used for the purposes of prosecuting traffickers and providing effective remedies to victims and [they are] misused against individuals who are not responsible for trafficking offences" (9).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[W]omen who are victims of trafficking are [not] exempted from any liability and provided with adequate protection, such as witness protection programmes and temporary residence permits, irrespective of their ability or willingness to cooperate with the prosecutorial authorities. [T]raffickers and other actors involved in trafficking are [not] prosecuted and adequately punished. [A]nti-trafficking legislation, are [not] used for the purposes of prosecuting traffickers and providing effective remedies to victims and [they are] misused against individuals who are not responsible for trafficking offences" (9).
July 25, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[E]fforts made by the State party to prevent and combat trafficking in persons, includ[e] by adopting national plans of action for countering trafficking for 2014–2018 and for 2019–2023, strengthening the institutional capacity of the National Committee for Counter-Trafficking and concluding bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements on labour migration and trafficking with countries in the region" (8).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[E]fforts made by the State party to prevent and combat trafficking in persons, includ[e] by adopting national plans of action for countering trafficking for 2014–2018 and for 2019–2023, strengthening the institutional capacity of the National Committee for Counter-Trafficking and concluding bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements on labour migration and trafficking with countries in the region" (8).
July 21, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The work is underway to conduct regularly public awareness operations on human trafficking challenges… Preventive actions and operative research operations related to the coercion of women and young girls into prostitution and use of drug substances, involving them into human trafficking and other cases that violate women’s rights, are in the focus of attention at all times… Necessary steps are also made at the national level to identify victims of human trafficking and forced labor, including children, foreign nationals or persons without citizenship that have suffered and are thought to suffer from human trafficking" (16).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The work is underway to conduct regularly public awareness operations on human trafficking challenges… Preventive actions and operative research operations related to the coercion of women and young girls into prostitution and use of drug substances, involving them into human trafficking and other cases that violate women’s rights, are in the focus of attention at all times… Necessary steps are also made at the national level to identify victims of human trafficking and forced labor, including children, foreign nationals or persons without citizenship that have suffered and are thought to suffer from human trafficking" (16).