HumanTraffickinginSouthEasternEurope.pptVIP

Human Trafficking in South Eastern Europe  Beyond Crime Control, an Agenda for Social Inclusion and Development Workshop on the Development Implications of Gender-based Violence, November 9th 2004 By Carine Clert, Senior Social Development Specialist, ECSSD Based on a World Bank internal scoping paper written with Elizabeth Gomart Research assistance: Ivana Aleksic and Natalia Otel Structure Key figures……. A. Objectives framework B. Extent and dynamics in SEE C. Root-causes: Demand and supply D. Responses/ Policy challenges E. Why should a development institution like the Bank be concerned? F. What can we do? Key figures to start with A. Objectives framework Framework Human Trafficking is about adults and children being trafficked within their own countries and across international borders against their will for purposes of exploitation Major Reference= The Palermo Trafficking Protocol (signed in 2000 as part of the UN Convention on Trans-border Crime) which emphasizes coercion + exploitation Trafficking is not smuggling. B. Major Trends and Dynamics in SEE Age Range of Victims of Trafficking – IOM data based on 826 assisted victims in SEE countries between May 2001 and December 2002 ·?How does it happen? Means of ‘recruitment’ vary false promises of employment abroad recruitment for the sex industry under false terms, false promises of marriage, and kidnapping HT is not only about organized criminal networks but is also a community issue 60% of assisted victims in SEE in 2002/2003 =recruited by acquaintance or a friend (IOM) After ‘recruitment: owners withhold the documents of victims slave-like terms of employment imposed (victims of HT do not send remittances…!) Threats on victims and families back home. Victims subjected to beatings, rape, and even death. C. Root-causes: Demand and Supply …and Supply: Push and risk factors D. Responses: Steps forward… …and emerging gaps /challenges Extend beyond