Name of Resource | Decision No. 6/17 Strengthening Efforts to Prevent Trafficking in Human Beings |
Type | International political commitments |
Country / jurisdiction | OSCE area |
Organization | Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe |
Initiative launch date | 8 December 2017 |
Description | The decision recommends OSCE participating States to encourage the private sector to adopt policies and procedures to prevent all forms of human trafficking, to be actively involved in multi-stakeholder efforts, to develop awareness about the risks of human trafficking and to take into account best practices such as establishing independent monitoring, verification and certification mechanisms to document compliance with and implementation of codes of conduct or self-established ethical standards, including through providing incentives for businesses to act with due diligence and transparency to prevent the abuse and exploitation of workers throughout their supply chains and to enable a level playing field for responsible companies. In addition, the decision calls on participating States to promote policies, in complementarity with national legislation, that take into account whether businesses are taking appropriate and effective steps to address the risks of human trafficking, including with regards to their subcontractors and employees, when considering the awarding of government contracts for goods and services. |
Availability | DEU, ENG, FRA, ITA, RUS, SPA: https://www.osce.org/chairmanship/362096 |