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60 countries meet to strengthen efforts to end human trafficking
Publishing date: 16 November 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
STRASBOURG, 16 November 2021- The largest annual gathering of National Anti-trafficking Co-ordinators and Rapporteurs took place this week in Strasbourg. Representatives from 60 countries across the OSCE region discussed how to address current human trafficking-related challenges and implement international commitments, policies and standards set forth by the OSCE and the Council of Europe’s Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings.
OSCE holds roundtable discussion on overcoming challenges related to the prosecution of trafficking in human beings
Publishing date: 10 November 2021
Impunity of human traffickers remains a crucial and persisting challenge in the OSCE area. The Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings hosted a roundtable discussion, on 8 and 9 November 2021, on effective prosecution strategies, in line with the recommendation stemming from the 20th Alliance Conference.
First national simulation-based training on combating trafficking in persons held in Tajikistan
Publishing date: 5 November 2021
Content type: News
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
A four-day national simulation-based training on combating trafficking in persons concluded on 29 October 2021 in Safed-Dara, Tajikistan. The event was co-organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe and the OSCE’s Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings.
OSCE simulation-based training in combating human trafficking along migration routes concludes in Vicenza
Publishing date: 1 October 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
VICENZA, Italy, 1 October 2021 – The OSCE simulation-based exercise for anti-trafficking practitioners across the OSCE region concluded today in Vicenza, Italy...
Discussing the role of independent National Rapporteurs in enhancing States’ anti-trafficking responses
Publishing date: 21 July 2021
The OSCE held an expert roundtable discussion on the role of independent National Rapporteurs or equivalent mechanisms in enhancing States’ anti-trafficking responses on 21 July 2021. The event was organized in partnership with the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
OSCE launches study looking into the nexus between terrorism and trafficking in human beings
Publishing date: 9 July 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
VIENNA, 9 July 2021- The OSCE launched today a research paper analyzing intersections between terrorism and trafficking in human beings.
OSCE Special Representative commends France on prioritizing fight against trafficking and calls for strengthening victim-centred approaches
Publishing date: 2 July 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
PARIS, 2 July 2021 – Valiant Richey, OSCE Special Representative for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, concludes his five-day visit to France today. He highlighted that France has demonstrated strong commitment to fight trafficking in human beings, while noting that more efforts in implementation are needed.