Latest items for TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
Dec. 11, 2024, 11:51 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Several arrests have been made across the Nigerian states in which the practice is prevalent" (para 27).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Several arrests have been made across the Nigerian states in which the practice is prevalent" (para 27).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee is concerned about the continued lack of comprehensive information and data on trafficking in women and girls in the State party. It also notes with concern: the prevalence of trafficking in women and girls for purposes of sexual exploitation, which often occurs online; that victim identification, referral to appropriate services and follow-up on trafficking cases are scattered among different government agencies and civil society organizations and implemented mostly in the form of temporary schemes; the lack of understanding among public bodies about human trafficking and victim identification, which can expose trafficking victims to deportation and the risk of retrafficking, and that the number of lawyers specialized in trafficking...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee is concerned about the continued lack of comprehensive information and data on trafficking in women and girls in the State party. It also notes with concern: the prevalence of trafficking in women and girls for purposes of sexual exploitation, which often occurs online; that victim identification, referral to appropriate services and follow-up on trafficking cases are scattered among different government agencies and civil society organizations and implemented mostly in the form of temporary schemes; the lack of understanding among public bodies about human trafficking and victim identification, which can expose trafficking victims to deportation and the risk of retrafficking, and that the number of lawyers specialized in trafficking...more
Dec. 4, 2024, 4:20 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1, TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
"The first hint that something was wrong came when Jacqueline Diaz received a call at work from a friend. 'You need to come here, to my shop, now. It’s urgent,' she was told. Diaz rushed to her friend’s shop in La Paz, Bolivia, where she found her daughter, Michelle, who was 12 at the time, crying and in shock. That morning, on her way to school, a van had pulled up, the door opened and two men pulled her inside before speeding off. Michelle managed to escape by jumping out of the vehicle when it slowed down going over an unpaved section of road. When she stopped running, she recognised...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1, TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
"The first hint that something was wrong came when Jacqueline Diaz received a call at work from a friend. 'You need to come here, to my shop, now. It’s urgent,' she was told. Diaz rushed to her friend’s shop in La Paz, Bolivia, where she found her daughter, Michelle, who was 12 at the time, crying and in shock. That morning, on her way to school, a van had pulled up, the door opened and two men pulled her inside before speeding off. Michelle managed to escape by jumping out of the vehicle when it slowed down going over an unpaved section of road. When she stopped running, she recognised...more
Nov. 29, 2024, 3:17 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
“Despite these deeply troubling and consuming emotions, the victim bravely approached the police after being tricked into appearing in porn. But in a horror turn of events, and one she had never expected, she alleges authorities turned her away, stating she had signed a contract. She was informed that under the deal she had signed, she had to make at least two more films before she break her contract. Goto said: 'When she went to talk to the police they said "Why not just do it? Only two more times, right?" which is so unbelievable'’ (para 41-44). "But despite the law, Japanese adult film remains a murky, grey area that...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
“Despite these deeply troubling and consuming emotions, the victim bravely approached the police after being tricked into appearing in porn. But in a horror turn of events, and one she had never expected, she alleges authorities turned her away, stating she had signed a contract. She was informed that under the deal she had signed, she had to make at least two more films before she break her contract. Goto said: 'When she went to talk to the police they said "Why not just do it? Only two more times, right?" which is so unbelievable'’ (para 41-44). "But despite the law, Japanese adult film remains a murky, grey area that...more
Nov. 12, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
Countries: Latvia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the State party’s efforts to improve its institutional and policy framework aimed at accelerating the elimination of discrimination against women and promoting gender equality, such as the adoption of the following…[n]ational strategy for the prevention of trafficking in persons for the period 2014–2020, in 2013...The Committee welcomes the fact that, in the period since the consideration of the previous reports, the State party has ratified or acceded to the following international and regional instruments...Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, in 2008 [and] Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the State party’s efforts to improve its institutional and policy framework aimed at accelerating the elimination of discrimination against women and promoting gender equality, such as the adoption of the following…[n]ational strategy for the prevention of trafficking in persons for the period 2014–2020, in 2013...The Committee welcomes the fact that, in the period since the consideration of the previous reports, the State party has ratified or acceded to the following international and regional instruments...Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, in 2008 [and] Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child...more
Oct. 16, 2024, 11:27 a.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1, TRAFF-PRACTICE-2, MARR-PRACTICE-1
"When women and girls want to leave North Korea, the violence they face ranges from forced marriage to forced prostitution, she [Elizabeth Salmon, United Nations special rapporteur on the human rights situation in North Korea] said" (para 5).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1, TRAFF-PRACTICE-2, MARR-PRACTICE-1
"When women and girls want to leave North Korea, the violence they face ranges from forced marriage to forced prostitution, she [Elizabeth Salmon, United Nations special rapporteur on the human rights situation in North Korea] said" (para 5).
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Part III of the Trafficking in Persons Law requires the Government to investigate cases: (a) take all necessary steps to identify victims of trafficking (b) provide reasonable protection to such victims to prevent their recapture, and (c) take reasonable measures to secure the victim’s family against threats of intimidation by the traffickers. Victims are never arrested or detained instead they are offered protective care under the Human Services Department. These range from 24-hour security to placement. In 2021, nine victims received protection from the Government. The Government partners with foster parents, shelters or government administered care facilities to place them" (29). "A Social Worker attached to the Human Services Department...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Part III of the Trafficking in Persons Law requires the Government to investigate cases: (a) take all necessary steps to identify victims of trafficking (b) provide reasonable protection to such victims to prevent their recapture, and (c) take reasonable measures to secure the victim’s family against threats of intimidation by the traffickers. Victims are never arrested or detained instead they are offered protective care under the Human Services Department. These range from 24-hour security to placement. In 2021, nine victims received protection from the Government. The Government partners with foster parents, shelters or government administered care facilities to place them" (29). "A Social Worker attached to the Human Services Department...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:58 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In 2015, the Women’s Department under the BA1 Project signed a memorandum of understanding with BELTRAIDE’s Small Business Development Centre and its Belize Training and Employment Centre to provide skills training and micro-financing to 250 urban and rural women at risk of being victims of genderbased violence or trafficking" (22). "Also, in addition to shelter and protection support for victims of Trafficking, the National Anti-Trafficking Action Plan (2018–2020) added psychosocial support to its mandate" (27). "The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), a member agency of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Council (ATiPs ) Council, continues to adhere to the End Child Prostitution and Trafficking (ECPAT) Code of Conduct which covers different types...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In 2015, the Women’s Department under the BA1 Project signed a memorandum of understanding with BELTRAIDE’s Small Business Development Centre and its Belize Training and Employment Centre to provide skills training and micro-financing to 250 urban and rural women at risk of being victims of genderbased violence or trafficking" (22). "Also, in addition to shelter and protection support for victims of Trafficking, the National Anti-Trafficking Action Plan (2018–2020) added psychosocial support to its mandate" (27). "The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), a member agency of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Council (ATiPs ) Council, continues to adhere to the End Child Prostitution and Trafficking (ECPAT) Code of Conduct which covers different types...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:57 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In 2015, a workshop was conducted for Community and Institutional Journalists and Communicators. The training covered Integrated Prevention and Assistance to Victims of gender-based violence, Women at risk for Violence Against Women, Trafficking in Persons and Femicide" (13). "The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Council (ATiP) compositing per the legislation is multi-sectoral in nature and according to section 5 (6) should include the following members: Chaired by Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs; Representative of the Ministry responsible for foreign affairs; Representative of the Ministry responsible for national security; Representative of the Attorney General’s Ministry; Representative of the Ministry responsible for Health; Representative of...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In 2015, a workshop was conducted for Community and Institutional Journalists and Communicators. The training covered Integrated Prevention and Assistance to Victims of gender-based violence, Women at risk for Violence Against Women, Trafficking in Persons and Femicide" (13). "The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Council (ATiP) compositing per the legislation is multi-sectoral in nature and according to section 5 (6) should include the following members: Chaired by Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs; Representative of the Ministry responsible for foreign affairs; Representative of the Ministry responsible for national security; Representative of the Attorney General’s Ministry; Representative of the Ministry responsible for Health; Representative of...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In 2019, the Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons established a special temporary shelter for adult migrant women who have been victims of crimes involving sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking. As at April 2021, it had assisted 51 people...The Social Welfare Secretariat applied a comprehensive care model for child and adolescent victims of sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking in persons and a protocol for inter-agency coordination to protect and provide care to victims of trafficking in persons. It established a specialized programme for child and adolescent victims of sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking. The programme, which has two residences located in Guatemala City and Coatepeque, has assisted...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In 2019, the Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons established a special temporary shelter for adult migrant women who have been victims of crimes involving sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking. As at April 2021, it had assisted 51 people...The Social Welfare Secretariat applied a comprehensive care model for child and adolescent victims of sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking in persons and a protocol for inter-agency coordination to protect and provide care to victims of trafficking in persons. It established a specialized programme for child and adolescent victims of sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking. The programme, which has two residences located in Guatemala City and Coatepeque, has assisted...more
July 18, 2024, 6:34 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In July 2019, the Public Prosecution Service, the Office of the Counsel General and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security formed the Inter-agency Coordination Office against Labour Exploitation and Child Labour, to jointly address trafficking in persons in the forms of labour exploitation, forced labour and child labour. In 2020, the Coordination Office was joined by the Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons, and the mechanism became official. The main areas of action are: (a) detection, (b) assistance to victims and (c) victim referral. The main actions implemented include: (a) inter-agency guidelines on how to detect and handle cases; (b) a platform for handling and receiving...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In July 2019, the Public Prosecution Service, the Office of the Counsel General and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security formed the Inter-agency Coordination Office against Labour Exploitation and Child Labour, to jointly address trafficking in persons in the forms of labour exploitation, forced labour and child labour. In 2020, the Coordination Office was joined by the Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons, and the mechanism became official. The main areas of action are: (a) detection, (b) assistance to victims and (c) victim referral. The main actions implemented include: (a) inter-agency guidelines on how to detect and handle cases; (b) a platform for handling and receiving...more
July 18, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The judiciary organized a course on trafficking in persons in all its forms for 115 members of the multidisciplinary teams from the specialized courts. The course was given by the Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons and the Pan American Development Foundation of the Organization of American States. The judiciary has made available suitable venues in which to provide assistance to this group and produced guidelines to ensure that the criminal justice system attends to such cases promptly. Starting in 2018, the Public Prosecution Service has put in place specialized regional offices of the Public Prosecutor to combat trafficking in persons in the western region. In March...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The judiciary organized a course on trafficking in persons in all its forms for 115 members of the multidisciplinary teams from the specialized courts. The course was given by the Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons and the Pan American Development Foundation of the Organization of American States. The judiciary has made available suitable venues in which to provide assistance to this group and produced guidelines to ensure that the criminal justice system attends to such cases promptly. Starting in 2018, the Public Prosecution Service has put in place specialized regional offices of the Public Prosecutor to combat trafficking in persons in the western region. In March...more
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[A] National strategy for the prevention and elimination of trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and for the protection of victims for the period 2017–2020 and the accompanying action plan for the period 2017–2018 [was adopted or established]" (2, 9). “[T]he first State-run shelter for victims of trafficking [was established]" (9). "There has been a decrease in trafficking convictions, partly owing to plea bargains, while victims have been referred to civil proceedings to claim compensation or, reportedly, prosecuted for prostitution and therefore denied available protection... There is a lack of protection services and budgetary allocations for victims of trafficking, including shelters, in particular for girls, most of which are...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[A] National strategy for the prevention and elimination of trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and for the protection of victims for the period 2017–2020 and the accompanying action plan for the period 2017–2018 [was adopted or established]" (2, 9). “[T]he first State-run shelter for victims of trafficking [was established]" (9). "There has been a decrease in trafficking convictions, partly owing to plea bargains, while victims have been referred to civil proceedings to claim compensation or, reportedly, prosecuted for prostitution and therefore denied available protection... There is a lack of protection services and budgetary allocations for victims of trafficking, including shelters, in particular for girls, most of which are...more
April 19, 2024, 3:02 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[S]ustainable human and financial resources and strengthening coordination and cooperation between the State authorities and civil society, [are not sufficiently allocated to] facilitate access for victims to education and employment" (9).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[S]ustainable human and financial resources and strengthening coordination and cooperation between the State authorities and civil society, [are not sufficiently allocated to] facilitate access for victims to education and employment" (9).
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).
Dec. 12, 2023, 12:50 p.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Law enforcement efforts against labor trafficking remained inadequate compared to the scale of the problem and for a fourth year, the government did not take adequate action against credible reports of official complicity in trafficking; victim protection services, especially shelter, remained inadequate; and inspection efforts continued to be insufficient to effectively enforce labor laws. There were reports of victims being re-victimized, and corruption continued to hinder anti-trafficking efforts" (para 1). "It was previously reported that when bonded laborers attempted to escape or seek legal redress, police refused to file a case and returned bonded laborers to their traffickers" (para 19). "Police were reluctant to investigate cases of potential bonded labor...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Law enforcement efforts against labor trafficking remained inadequate compared to the scale of the problem and for a fourth year, the government did not take adequate action against credible reports of official complicity in trafficking; victim protection services, especially shelter, remained inadequate; and inspection efforts continued to be insufficient to effectively enforce labor laws. There were reports of victims being re-victimized, and corruption continued to hinder anti-trafficking efforts" (para 1). "It was previously reported that when bonded laborers attempted to escape or seek legal redress, police refused to file a case and returned bonded laborers to their traffickers" (para 19). "Police were reluctant to investigate cases of potential bonded labor...more
Dec. 11, 2023, 11:08 p.m.
Countries: Oman
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The government did not investigate, prosecute or, for the fourth consecutive year, convict any traffickers of forced labor of migrant workers, including domestic servitude. It continued to routinely use arbitration and administrative penalties to resolve grievances filed by migrant workers, including domestic workers, instead of investigating such cases as human trafficking crimes" (para 1). "The government increased law enforcement efforts overall, but it continued to take inadequate law enforcement actions on forced labor, specifically of migrant workers, including domestic servitude" (para 12). "In 2021, courts convicted six sex traffickers under the anti-trafficking law and one trafficker for forced begging under the penal code; this was an increase compared with courts...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"The government did not investigate, prosecute or, for the fourth consecutive year, convict any traffickers of forced labor of migrant workers, including domestic servitude. It continued to routinely use arbitration and administrative penalties to resolve grievances filed by migrant workers, including domestic workers, instead of investigating such cases as human trafficking crimes" (para 1). "The government increased law enforcement efforts overall, but it continued to take inadequate law enforcement actions on forced labor, specifically of migrant workers, including domestic servitude" (para 12). "In 2021, courts convicted six sex traffickers under the anti-trafficking law and one trafficker for forced begging under the penal code; this was an increase compared with courts...more
Dec. 11, 2023, 11:08 p.m.
Countries: Oman
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Oman’s 2008 anti-trafficking law criminalized sex trafficking and labor trafficking and prescribed punishments of three to seven years’ imprisonment and a fine for offenses involving adult victims and seven to 15 years’ imprisonment and a fine for offenses involving child victims" (para 12).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Oman’s 2008 anti-trafficking law criminalized sex trafficking and labor trafficking and prescribed punishments of three to seven years’ imprisonment and a fine for offenses involving adult victims and seven to 15 years’ imprisonment and a fine for offenses involving child victims" (para 12).
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