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Latest items for TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

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).
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
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).
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).
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
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
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
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).
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).
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).
July 21, 2023, 11:32 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"In 2016, the State Council for the Support to NGOs under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan has allocated AZN81,000 (approximately USD47,745) in total for 8 projects in area of combating human trafficking. It has reached AZN104,000(approximately USD61,302) in 2017, and AZN110,000 manat (approximately USD64,839) for 15 projects in 2018" (17).
July 21, 2023, 11:32 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"The institutions responsible for guardianship and trusteeship of children that suffered and thought to be suffering from human trafficking or being potential victims of trafficking together with the commissions in charge of minors’ issues and the protection of their rights have ensured the protection of their rights and interests on the basis of legislation and helped their social rehabilitation… E]mployees of public agencies that combat human trafficking and implement social rehabilitation, including specialists of educational institutions and citizens have benefited from special awareness courses based on internal and external cooperation opportunities. The anti-trafficking agencies have broadened their interaction that helped also to share useful information and experience" (17).more
July 21, 2023, 11:31 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"In 2018, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population has implemented the project of Creating the Assistance Center for Children Victims of Domestic Violence. The aim of project is to provide the assistance to the children victims of domestic violence and also of human trafficking, and provide social rehabilitation, legal and psychological services for their parents. 180 women and children subjected to domestic violence have received following services in 2018: Legal services related to the cancellation of wedlock, the claims to increase alimony amounts, define guardianship over a child, right to use an apartment, collect the documents for shelter entry, restore lost documents, obtain a protection order etc.;...more
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"In this reporting period, the Government has adopted an on-line case management system for Human Trafficking and has elevated the status of the Government Anti-Human Trafficking Department under the authority of the Police, thereby allowing for increased resources." (16). "Despite these advances, in the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report of the U. S Department of State, Maldives has been downgraded to the Tier Two Watch List." (16). "Since the Act’s adoption, the PGO has received eight cases. In seven cases, charges have been filed and one case has led to a conviction. In three cases, the court has acquitted the accused persons. In 1 case PGO declined to prosecute as...more
June 27, 2023, 11:15 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"[T]he [National Human Rights Council] organized seminars and workshops on topics such as penitentiary reform and trafficking in persons" (27).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"The National Directorate of the Special Police Unit for Women, Children and Adolescents has legal, investigative and operational departments to combat gender-based violence and trafficking in persons." (11). "The National Coalition against Trafficking in Persons is composed of the ministers or experts in the field as designated by the following institutions: 1. Ministry of the Interior, which chairs and coordinates it; 2. the Supreme Court; 3. the Public Prosecution Service; 4. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; 5. the Ministry of Family, Youth and Children’s Affairs; 6. the Ministry of Labour; 7. the Ministry of Health; 8. the Ministry of Education; 9. the Ministry of Youth; 10. the Ministry of Women’s...more
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"[T]he Plurinational Council to Combat Trafficking in Persons [was established]" (5). "In order to tackle trafficking, the National Conference on Combating Human Trafficking and Smuggling was institutionalized in 2018" (15). "To raise awareness of trafficking in persons in rural areas, the campaign “One informed person is one less victim” was run in 2016 and 2019, with around 20,000 people taking part in over 20 activities. In 2018, border and rural activities were organized, including prevention work with community defenders in La Paz and Oruro to combat human trafficking and smuggling, educational campaigns at events organized by the Ministry of the Interior and the Chamber of Deputies, and the hosting of...more
June 14, 2023, 7:40 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"International cooperation was also established in this area, with the signing of bilateral cooperation agreements with Peru, Argentina and Paraguay on human trafficking and smuggling and illegal trafficking in migrants. Proposals for agreements with Chile, Brazil, Uruguay and Russia are also on the agenda" (17). "[There is] a protocol for the repatriation of Bolivian victims of trafficking and smuggling... [There is] a programme for the employment of victims of human trafficking and smuggling crimes" (17).
June 14, 2023, 7:39 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"In order to address human trafficking and other transnational crimes, the Bolivian Police identified 39 vulnerable spots on Bolivia’s borders in order to combat and neutralize transnational organized crime and assist with border security... Through the Ministry of Justice and Institutional Transparency, a Guide to Migration Action for the Early Detection of Situations of Human Trafficking and Smuggling and Protection Mechanisms, an instrument approved on 25 February 2016, is being applied to establish guidelines for migration action at the national level for the prevention of the crimes of trafficking and smuggling of persons" (28).
June 14, 2023, 7:38 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"In reviewing the penalties applied to the victims of human trafficking and smuggling, it is necessary to assess the national and case-by-case context in each situation, given that cases have been identified in which victims of such crimes, through fraudulent conduct, have committed the crime of using forged documents (identity card, birth certificate, passport and others), which carries a sentence of between one and six years’ imprisonment. However, in such cases the rules of criminal procedure provide for alternative solutions, plea deals or other legal mechanisms to reduce sentences and allow defendants, who are also the victims of trafficking and smuggling, to be promptly released" (16).
April 19, 2023, 6:17 p.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1, IRP-LAW-2

"China - an ally of sorts - does not recognise North Korean refugee status and repatriates those who flee, where back home they are labelled 'traitors' and face forced labour, imprisonment without trial, and in some cases the death penalty. Unable to turn to the authorities for help, victims fleeing the North Korean regime are increasingly susceptible to criminal organisations who would exploit their situation for profit. Sofia Evangelou, North Korea Lead Legal Advisor for Global Rights Compliance, told MailOnline: 'For North Korean people to escape North Korea... the only way to do that is by receiving support from brokers. 'Many of them... deceive people, or take advantage of the...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"Women’s non-governmental non-profit organizations are active in the area of combating domestic violence: many have set up helplines and social services bureaux, conduct consultations with lawyers and psychologists in rural areas, open shelters and small operations in the form of social enterprises, and offer professional courses for particularly vulnerable segments of the population (such as victims of domestic violence arriving in temporary shelters; victims of trafficking; women released on parole from places of detention; and women in difficult life situations). Over 200 innovative schools have been established to prepare young people for family life. Every year, non-governmental non-profit organizations take part in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence...more
March 31, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"Act No. 64 of 2010 on combating human trafficking, the establishment of the National Coordination Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration and Human Trafficking in 2017, and the National Strategy to Combat and Prevent Human Trafficking for 2016–2021 [were adopted]" (7-8). "[W]hile victims of human trafficking have access to gender-based violence shelters for medical and social assistance, there is only one dedicated shelter for women and children who are victims of human trafficking" (8). "[S]ystematic and early identification of women and girls who are victims of or who are at risk of gender-based violence and trafficking, and [the provision of] appropriate assistance to such women and girls [are not...more
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"[The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs] carried out 534 community conversations on migration and human trafficking and smuggling [] involving an estimate of 18 million people" (11). "The ministry used the national television, and radio, community radios, pre-existing community organizations and other mechanisms to raise awareness on human trafficking and smuggling" (26). "[T]he Ministry is engaged in extensive sensitization of the public on child labour and trafficking. It works with grass roots associations and utilizes traditional gatherings to advocate for the education of children and the danger posed by trafficking...Trafficked children identified by the aforementioned Unit are referred to various services provided by the government and NGOs" (27). "The...more
March 17, 2023, 8:06 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"The Federal Police has established a special section called Human Trafficking and Narcotics Section dedicated for investigation of these crimes. The [Federal Attorney General] established a special unit for investigating crimes of Human Trafficking. In 2014/15 alone, 127 cases were investigated, 136 individuals were prosecuted and 49 were found guilty and sentenced with penalties ranging from 2 years to 18 years. The remaining cases are still pending before the courts" (10, 27).
March 17, 2023, 8:04 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"Trained community conversation facilitators run community conversations on human trafficking, smuggling and irregular migration. The Ministry has also prepared a discussion paper on the situation of trafficking and its causes and consequences. The awareness raising effort has reached an estimate of 18 million people across the nation" (27). "[S]everal victims of trafficking that were destined to South Africa are made to return to their country. Continuous efforts are underway to ensure the safe return of irregular migrants that are detained in southern African countries. Returnees are provided with emergency medication, shelter and pocket money to allow them integrate with their family. The returnees also received skills training and support to...more
March 15, 2023, 4:58 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1, TRAFF-LAW-1

“Adopting various United Nations declarations such as the 1993 UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action also has a morally and politically binding effect for Bulgaria. The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women establishes a number of international standards concerning the violence against women, and formulates universal measures necessary to combat such violence. Among these measures, the declaration defines sexual harassment at the workplace as one of the forms of violence against women. However, neither violence against women nor the trafficking of women receives adequate attention in Bulgaria” (50).
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"CRI data indicate that state bodies usually do not undertake measures and actions on their own initiative to identify, process and file a bill of indictment, i.e. indictment for criminal offenses entailing the elements of arranged child marriage (field checks, effective preliminary investigation and investigation work, operational findings, measures for detection of criminal offenses etc.). In cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior, the Police Directorate, the Roma Council and non-governmental organizations, the MJHMR has continuously implemented trainings/campaigns in all Roma and Egyptian settlements in Montenegro on topics such as combating child marriage, human trafficking, begging, and domestic violence. On that occasion, flyers in Montenegrin, Romani and Albanian were distributed....more
March 1, 2023, 8:16 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"In [child marriage] cases, the police must act urgently, cautiously and with due care, similar to other cases involving children. In case of learning about the occurrence of child marriage, the centre for social work and possibly the Office for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (if there is a suspicion that the child is a victim of trafficking in human beings) will be informed" (9). "One of the measures in the 2019 Action Plan for the implementation of the Strategy for Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings provides for the organization of training of Roma mediators and peer educators on the risks of sexual and economic exploitation" (9-10). "The Supreme State...more
Feb. 27, 2023, 8:13 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

“Victims of sexual violence, who NGOs stated were mainly uninsured, often did not have access to sexual and reproductive health services. Emergency contraception was available as part of clinical management of rape. Trafficking victims had access to health care through NGOs approved by authorities.” (23).