Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts

Thursday, April 7, 2011

The horror of human trafficking, the “modern form of slavery”

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After months of opposing the European Union’s Directive on Human Trafficking, the UK government recently backtracked and decided to sign up, with both Labour and the Liberal Democrats praising the u-turn and equally claiming credit for the rethink; Claire French reports

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

La UE aprueba formalmente endurecer las penas contra trata de seres humanos

Por lmi/si | EFE – lun, 21 mar 2011 13:30 PET

Bruselas, 21 mar (EFE).- Los Veintisiete han aprobado formalmente la directiva de prevención y lucha contra la trata de seres humanos y protección de víctimas, con la que se endurecen las penas por estos delitos en la Unión Europea (UE).

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

EU Commission appoints Anti-Trafficking Coordinator


Summary: 14 December 2010, Brussels - The European Commission has today decided to appoint Ms Myria Vassiliadou to the position of European Anti-Trafficking Coordinator. At the same time, the European Parliament has voted in favour of the Directive against trafficking in human beings that the Commission proposed in March.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

New EU website to help fight human trafficking. Bruselas lanza una página web para combatir el tráfico de seres humanos


English, Español

December 21st, 2010 - 15:45 UTC by Andy Sennitt.The European Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmström launched today a new website dedicated to the fight against trafficking in human beings. The launch took place during a joint press conference with the newly appointed Anti Trafficking Coordinator Myria Vassiliadou.


La Comisión Europea ha lanzado hoy una página web para combatir el tráfico de seres humanos y que pretende ser la "ventanilla única" de la UE con la que ofrecer información sobre la legislación, los planes de acción, el apoyo a las víctimas y la investigación que se realiza en cada Estado miembro.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

UE llega a acuerdo político sobre la directiva contra trata de seres humanos

24-11-2010 / 18:30 h

Bruselas, 24 nov (EFE).- Los negociadores de Comisión, Parlamento y Consejo europeos han alcanzado hoy un acuerdo político para impulsar la directiva de prevención y lucha contra la trata de seres humanos y protección de víctimas en los Veintisiete.

Esta propuesta de directiva, que la comisaria europea de Interior, Cecilia Malmstrom, presentó en marzo de este año, prevé un endurecimiento de las penas a nivel comunitario para los autores del tráfico de personas, según ha informado la CE en un comunicado.

Cada año, según Bruselas, cientos de miles de personas son introducidas en la Unión Europea por mafias para trabajos forzados.

"El acuerdo político de hoy confirma el compromiso de la UE en la lucha contra el tráfico de seres humanos a través de una mayor protección de las víctimas y el endurecimiento de las penas a los criminales", ha afirmado Malmstrom.

Aunque la titular de Interior no ha dado fecha para la aprobación final de la nueva directiva, sí ha señalado sentirse "confiada" que será adoptada "lo antes posible".

Fuentes comunitarias han apuntado al próximo consejo de ministros de Interior, el 2 de diciembre, como la fecha más "probable" para la aprobación por los Veintisiete.

Para su adopción definitiva, según el Tratado de Lisboa, será necesario el visto bueno del Parlamento Europeo, pues es un asunto que se tramita por codecisión.

Con esta directiva, Bruselas buscaba garantizar la coherencia de las normas nacionales relativas a los delitos y las penas, así como mejorar la ayuda a las víctimas y endurecer las medidas destinadas al procesamiento de los criminales responsables.

La CE quiere asimismo que los Veintisiete se coordinen mejor a la hora de atajar esta criminalidad de tipo eminentemente transfronterizo y en la que se ven atrapados básicamente mujeres y niños.

En el capítulo de la protección a las víctimas, se incluyen medidas especiales de defensa legal como la provisión de la asistencia de un abogado en todo momento y programas de protección para que no teman denunciar a los criminales.

Para las víctimas infantiles se introducen garantías adicionales como que las personas que entrevisten al menor durante la investigación del caso sean siempre las mismas y se trate de personal con formación específica para tratar con niños. EFE

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Europe: European Forum on Street Children 2010

4 Nov 2010

PPP International, in collaboration with our partner organisation the European Federation for Street Children, is pleased to invite you to the European Forum on Street Children 2010, to be held from 25th – 26th November in London.
Following successful events in Lisbon in 2008 and Budapest last year, the theme of this year’s forum will be: Youth Rebellions in European Metropolis - Second and third generation migrant children andadolescents in search of their place in society: challenges to national and EU policies under the new Lisbon Treaty.

The conference will focus on the inclusion and integration of migrant children and young people, whilst exploring the affects of migration on social exclusion. The long-term social impact of migration, its relationship with urban violence, the situation of ethnic minorities and the risk factors to which the children in question are exposed will be analysed as a means of identifying innovative responses to the needs of vulnerable young people, families and communities at the European and national levels.

This conference is co-financed by the European Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity (2007-2013) PROGRESS. As such, we are able to charge a subsidised delegate fee of only £70 for the conference, including lunch on the second day. However, we would not wish this cost to be prohibitive, so please contact us if this fee would be a problem.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

UE: Conferencia Ministerial de la Unión Europea sobre trata de personas

CONTRA LA EXCLAVITUD SEXUAL DE LA MUJER

El pasado 18 de octubre se celebró el Día Europeo contra la Trata de Blancas, al mismo tiempo que se inauguraba, en Bruselas, la Conferencia Ministerial de la Unión Europea sobre trata de personas. Una conferencia que ha planteado la importancia que tienen la prevención, la asociación, la acusación y la protección en la lucha contra esta forma de explotación, complementando la propuesta de la nueva Directiva de la UE contra la trata. 

La propuesta de la nueva Directiva contempla, entre otros, la definición común del delito, las circunstancias agravantes y penas máximas, así como la no imposición de penas a las víctimas; el enjuiciamiento de los delincuentes, incluida la posibilidad de procesar a nacionales de la UE por crímenes cometidos en otros países.
A su vez, considera los derechos de las víctimas en los procesos penales, con un tratamiento específico para las víctimas vulnerables, la protección policial de las víctimas, el asesoramiento jurídico y medidas de protección especial para los menores de edad; el apoyo a las víctimas, incluidos los mecanismos nacionales de identificación y asistencia rápidas; la prevención, incluidas medidas dirigidas a disuadir la demanda que favorece la trata; y la supervisión.
La trata de personas constituye una forma de violencia que sufren, cada año, 70.000 mujeres en Europa, según un informe de la Oficina de la ONU contra la Droga y el Delito. Un negocio que introduce en Europa víctimas procedentes de diferentes países, entre ellos, China, Rusia, Paraguay, Sierra Leona, Uzbekistán o Turkmenistán.
Por su parte la Consejería de Empleo, Mujer e Inmigración de la Comunidad de Madrid colabora en la edición de la revista Voces. Contra la trata de mujeres, desde su creación en el año 2006, al tiempo que colabora con el Proyecto Esperanza  en el mantenimiento de un centro para mujeres víctimas del tráfico de personas con fines de explotación sexual, que cuenta en la actualidad con 16 plazas de día y 12 residenciales y en el que se desarrolla un programa global de intervención social para poder facilitar a las víctimas su incorporación a una vida autónoma.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

European Union Six UN Agencies Advocate for Change on Anti-Trafficking policies in the European Union

I add that it would be good if the same UN agencies could share their views and suggestions addressed not only to EU member States but to other States too, where protection of victims is not guaranteed.


European Union conference entitled, Towards a multidisciplinary approach in prevention of trafficking in human beings, prosecution of traffickers and protection of victims © UNODCOn the eve of a major conference relevant in the formulation of a European Union (EU) strategy against trafficking, six UN agencies have shared their views and suggestions to ensure that the rights of victims of trafficking are effectively addressed.

The six agencies (UNODC, OHCHR, UNHCR, UNICEF, ILO, UNIFEM/UN Women) in a public letter have drawn the attention of EU members States and institutions to the importance of providing free and quality legal assistance to victims, of not pursuing prosecution of victims and respect for the principle of non-refoulement, and the right not to be forcibly returned to their countries of origin. The joint submission also calls for an approach to trafficking that is gender-sensitive, has a broad definition of particularly vulnerable persons and focuses on child victims of trafficking.

Report trom the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council On the application of the Directive on the residence permit for victims of trafficking


On 29 April 2004 the Council adopted Directive 2004/81/EC on the residence permit issued to third-country nationals who are victims of trafficking in human beings or who have been the subject of an action to facilitate illegal immigration, who cooperate with the competent authorities. It applies to all Member States except Denmark, Ireland and the UK.
The report has been prepared in accordance with Article 16 of the Directive, which provides that the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Directive in the Member States and propose any necessary amendments.
It is based on a study on the implementation of the Directive. The Member States have been given the opportunity to revise and update the factual information.
Terrre des Hommes. More info and Report.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

International: statements and reports on human trafficking

Terre des Homme shares its Newslaetter nr. 88: Child Protection in Europe and recommends the following documents:



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Europe Statement on Child Protection, especially among Migrant, Undocumented, Unaccompanied, Separated and Asylum Seeking Children, to enhance prevention of child trafficking

12 Oct 2010
The Alliance Expert Co-ordination Team (AECT) presented a Statement during the OSCE Review Conference on October 8th 2010 in Warsaw. Read More
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International Report submitted by the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, Joy Ngozi Ezeilo

11 Oct 2010
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International Monitoring State Progress to Protect Children & Young People from Trafficking for Sexual Purposes

10 Oct 2010
To increase the accountability on commitments made to children, this monitoring initiative is a specific activity contributing to raising global awareness and advocacy through the three-year ‘Stop Sex trafficking of ... Read More

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Europa: 18 de octubre – Día Europeo contra la Trata de Personas

Hace unos días, compartí la noticia en inglés. 
También comento que en el marco del proyecto E-Notes (más detalles abajo), realicé el informe sobre las políticas e intervenciones en España en respuesta de la trata de seres humanos durante el periodo 2008-2009.


07/10/2010 Con motivo de la conmemoración de esta fecha, se celebran en Bruselas varios actos para abordar la situación en Europa de la lucha contra la trata de seres humanos.

El 18 de octubre es el Día Europeo contra la Trata de Personas. La Unión Europea está organizando una conferencia de dos días en Bruselas (18 y 19 de octubre), con la finalidad de detectar las lagunas existentes en la materia y posibles áreas en las que implementar acciones comunes.

Coincidiendo con este evento, el 20 de octubre, la organización Terre des Hommes International Federation ha organizado también en Bruselas la conferencia "Addressing trafficking in human beings: governments responses in the EU and NGO strategies outside the EU" (Abordando la trata de seres humanos: respuestas de los gobiernos en la UE y estrategias de las ONG fuera de la UE).

En esta conferencia se presentará el informe final "Report on the policies and interventions of European Union Member Status in 2008-2009 in response to human trafficking" (Informe sobre las políticas e intervenciones en los países miembros de la UE en respuesta a la trata de seres humanos durante el periodo 2008-2009). Este informe se ha realizado en el marco del proyecto E-NOTES, en el que Accem participa como socio.

Fuente: Accem.
Para más información sobre el evento e inscripciones, puedes hacer clic aquí.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Child Protection in Europe Newsletter n°86

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Europe Mario speaks out at the CoE

24 Sep 2010
On September 13th, the secretariat of the Council of Europe (CoE) Anti Trafficking Convention organized the 4th meeting of the committee of the parties in Strasbourg. Read More
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Russia Boy abandoned in Caribbean to return

28 Sep 2010
'The Moscow Times' reports that children's ombudsman Pavel Astakhov flew to the Dominican Republic to repatriate the 12-year-old Russian boy, who was left there in 2005 by his foster parents. Since then he lived in a ... Read More
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Romania In the dock: Modern-day Fagins who 'sent 200 Romanian children to beg and steal in UK'

28 Sep 2010
'Mail Online' reports of the Romanian court case of the criminal network that trafficked Romanian children into the UK to beg. It was mentioned during the trial that Romanian police was putting some of the gang member... Read More
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UK Anti-human trafficking post criticised

25 Sep 2010
'BBC' reports that the Welsh Assembly Government appointed an anti-human trafficking officer, and discussion ensued whether this post is needed, or other measures would better serve those who are exploited. Some have ... Read More
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UK Time for England's children and young people to get a strong children's rights champion

24 Sep 2010
'CRIN' reports that a group of children NGOs in England published minimum standards for the Office of Children's Rights Commissioner. With the help of an online survey they are also collecting views and evidence to he... Read More
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International Education of Roma children among the subjects of World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education

24 Sep 2010
UNESCO reports on its website is announcing the first World conference on Early Childhood care and Education in Moscow, 27-29 September. For this conference UNESCO published a report on Europe and North America. Accor... Read More
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International UN launches $40B campaign to improve women, children's health - report

23 Sep 2010
'Sofia Echo' reports that during the UN MDG Summit $40 billion new commitment was made for the next five years, which the UN will use for the improvement of women's and children's health, to fight malnutrition, preven... Read More
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Spain Spain joins EU hotline for missing children

22 Sep 2010
'Leader' reports that Spain is the most recent country to join the 116 000 hotline to report missing children. According to Spanish authorities each year there are 20,000 reports of missing children, which fall into f... Read More
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Kosovo Stop deporting Roma to Kosovo, Council of Europe tells Germany

22 Sep 2010
'M&C News' reports that the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe passed a resolution saying Germany should not return Roma to Kosovo 'until it is proven that they can live there safely and sustainably'. The... Read More
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Bulgaria Parents pull children out of school because of Roma classmates

22 Sep 2010
'Sofia Echo' reports of an allegedly unique case in which the parents of 24 children pulled them out of school in an outrage of the "high number of Roma children" in the class of first graders. The headmaster refused ... Read More
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Bulgaria Bulgaria to investigate hundreds of children deaths in orphanages

20 Sep 2010
'Sofia Echo' reports that Bulgaria's Prosecutor's Office investigated 166 cases of deaths of children in children homes, after a joint investigation with the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee uncovered 238 deaths over a de... Read More
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Regional Project 4 national NGO coalitions gather to coordinate and share best practices

28 Sep 2010
Tirana, Albania: "For me it was very important and helpful to get to know each other, the project's team, and to establish contact with you all. I realize now that the first steps we took to establish the group in Bul... Read More
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International Early Childhood Care and Education

28 Sep 2010
The report is organised as follows: in addition to the introductory chapter, the report includes three substantive chapters (Chapters 2, 3 and 4) based on data collected from recognized sources, such as, the UOE (UNES... Read More
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Kosovo Roma asylum seekers in Europe

23 Sep 2010
Around 100,000 Roma who fled violence in Kosovo are now facing return, after having spent up to ten years in Western European or neighbouring countries. If they are returned they face great social difficulties, discri... Read More
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International Mario Project: Knowledge Exchange Meeting between NGO coalition coordinators

28 Sep 2010

Monday, September 27, 2010

Trafficking of Adult Men in the Europe and Eurasia Region

This report sheds light on the nature and extent of trafficking of men in the Europe and Eurasia region. Men migrate in large numbers, and more and more studies indicate that many of these men are being exploited to a degree heretofore unrecognized.  This paper details who is trafficked and how they are trafficked as well as issues related to meeting the needs of trafficked men and targeting prevention at men. It is expected that the paper will stimulate dialogue and offer guidance which can help to develop strong programs that address the needs of men who are vulnerable to trafficking or who have been trafficked and measurably improve their lives.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Handbook on Anti-Trafficking Data Collection in South-Eastern Europe: Developing Regional Criteria


ICMPD is pleased to share with you the “Handbook on Anti-Trafficking Data Collection in South-Eastern Europe: Developing Regional Criteria”which has recently been published in the framework of the “Programme for the Enhancement of Anti-trafficking Responses in South Eastern Europe: Data Collection and Information Management (DCIM) Phase 2 on Data Processing, Maintenance and Analysis”funded by the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by ICMPD  in partnership with the Office of the Dutch National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings, Europol, the IOM, the Migration, Asylum, Refugees Regional Initiative (MARRI), and the Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (SECI Center).


Europe: Terre des Hommes Newsletter.


Child Protection in Europe
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Bulgaria Bulgaria to investigate hundreds of children deaths in orphanages

20 Sep 2010
'Sofia Echo' reports that Bulgaria's Prosecutor's Office investigated 166 cases of deaths of children in children homes, after a joint investigation with the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee uncovered 238 deaths over a de... Read More


UK PM urged to sign up to a directive on human trafficking

15 Sep 2010
'BBC' reports on the British Parliamentary session during which the Prime Minister was questioned about the EU directive on human trafficking and also on child poverty. The Prime Minister said the UK was already takin... Read More

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UK Should children be expected to work?


20 Sep 2010
'BBC' published an article, questioning whether children should be expected to work more while studying. According to the article, the number of young people in part-time jobs has halved in the last five years. There ... Read More


Malta Group claims Malta 'destination' for child trafficking

16 Sep 2010
'Times of Malta' quotes a report by ECPAT saying that Malta was primarily a destination country for women and children trafficked for sexual purposed from Eastern Europe, mainly UkraineRussia andRomania. Victims of... Read More


Europe Council of Europe puts forward initiative to improve Roma situation

16 Sep 2010
The Council of Europe (CoE) reports that the Secretary General presented the Committee of Ministerswith an initiative to clarify the applicable CoE and EU standards in the case of Roma migration and to launch a joint... Read More


Europe Not making the cut: soccer documentary 'Soccer Slaves'

15 Sep 2010
'Nutmeg Radio' published an introductory article of the documentary 'Soccer Slaves'. The documentary is being aired on 'Current TV'. It explores the story of many African boys who are lured into Europe with the promis... Read More


Switzerland The trauma of Switzerland's morality detentions

14 Sep 2010
'BBC' reports that victims of a Swiss practice called "administrative detention" are now calling on an official investigation into it. Decisions were made by local politicians about the detention of teenagers that wer... Read More


UK Four face jail over plot to 'sell virginities' of girls

14 Sep 2010
The 'Guardian' reports that thanks to an undercover operation of the Scotland Yard, a four-member child prostitution ring caught last year selling the virginity of girls as young as 13 will be sentenced today. They cl... Read More

Press Reviews »

Roma: A new political weapon?

18 Sep 2010
In an article published by the Romanian newspaper 'Dilema Veche' published on September 18th 2010 and entitled “Roma: a new political weapon”, the French sociolog and deputy director of the NGO “Hors la Rue”, Olivier ... Read More

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UK Punishing Disadvantage

21 Sep 2010
At any given time, between 2,000 and 3,000 children aged 10 to 17 are likely to be in custody, either under sentence or on remand, in England and Wales. This study has asked: who are these children, and why and how do... Read More


European Union Children's Voices

16 Sep 2010
The purpose of this paper is to give meaning and insight into some of the key drug and alcohol issues that affect children from the perspectives of the children themselves. It is not to estimate the relative magnitude... Read More


Malta SexTrafficking of Children in Malta

16 Sep 2010
ECPAT, as part of its 'Stop Trafficking Children and Young People Campaign', together with the Body Shop, produced a factsheet about the situation of child trafficking in Malta, including the country's legislative fra... Read More


UK 'State Sponsored Cruelty'

16 Sep 2010
This report is the first large scale exploration, in the UK, of the physical and psychological harms caused and aggravated by the detention of children for immigration purposes. Despite recent statements by the coalit... Read More


International The Rights and Guarantees of Internally Displaced Children in Armed Conflict

14 Sep 2010
This Working Paper - the second in a series issued by the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict - draws attention to the particular vulnerabilities and risks face... Read More