Name of Resource | Decision No. 557 OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings |
Type | International political commitments |
Country / jurisdiction | OSCE area |
Organization | Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe |
Initiative launch date | 24 July 2003 |
Description | The OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings is a strategic, long-term toolkit. It comprises advanced and comprehensive recommendations in the areas of prosecution, prevention, protection, coordination and partnerships. Taking into account the highly complex nature of human trafficking, these recommendations have been designed to help the participating States in their efforts to eradicate trafficking in human beings. On topics related to prevention of trafficking in human beings in supply chains, the Action Plan recommends to the OSCE participating States adopting or reviewing laws, administrative controls and procedures relating to the licensing and operation of sectors of business that, according to intelligence, may be involved in trafficking, such as employment, tourist, au pair, adoption or mail-order bride agencies, as well as hotels and escort services. In addition, the Action Plan advises OSCE participating States increasing awareness of other relevant target groups, including policy makers, law enforcement officers, and other relevant professionals such as medical, social services and employment officials, and in the private sector, to trafficking in human beings, to enhance their readiness to address it adequately and to strengthen their institutional capacity to counter it. |
Availability | DEU, ENG, FRA, ITA, RUS, SPA: https://www.osce.org/actionplan |