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“Length of proceedings, retraumatisation through multiple statements required of the victim are among the biggest hurdles in securing convictions in #THB cases in Bulgaria and Greece.” #A4 #FinalConference

Zoe Anna Kasapi of CECL reports on the challenges of police officers investigating #THB offences > you can find the case law analysis here: static1.squarespace.com/static/6086aeb…

A4 will present the findings of its research into #THB case law and practitioners’ needs and discuss in 2 panels #bestpractices and #policies in Austria, Bulgaria, and Greece a4project.eu/events/a4-fina…

The #A4 project just kicked off its final conference at #KEMEA with an opening address of the National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings of Greece

Victim’s #humanrights must be at the center of prosecution of #humantrafficking. IOM gave input during a visit by the Greek police to Austria. #THB More info: a4project.eu

На 19.07.2023г., Фондация „Право и Интернет“ имаше удоволствието на бъде домакин на семинар, посветен на популяризирането на рамката за полицейско сътрудничество за защита на жени, жертви на трафик с цел сексуална експлоатация. Проект @a4projecteu 🌐

Втори семинар, посветен на популяризирането на рамката за полицейско сътрудничество за защита на жени, жертви на трафик с цел сексуална експлоатация. В град Благоевград, хотел Орбита, на 20.07.2023г. се проведе обучение в рамките на проект @a4projecteu !

В град Гоце Делчев, хотел "Uva Nestum wine and spa", на 21.07.2023г., официално се проведе третият семинар посветен на жените жертви на трафик с цел сексуална експлоатация. На обучението присъстваха общо 10 участника. Обученията се проведоха в рамките на проект @a4projecteu.

On June 30, we welcomed representatives of Austrian victims’ organisations, Austrian LEA, @UNmigration, @osce_cthb to discuss the European Policy Development on #THB and practitioners’ needs on the ground

Brigade General Gerald Tatzgern introduced the Austrian situation in combatting Human Trafficking and we were provided with a tour through the new offices placing victims’ needs at the core

On June 29, we kicked off a Study Visit with participants of Hellenic Police and KEMEA in Vienna for facilitating a knowledge exchange with the Austrian Joint Operations Office #THB

In June, over 150 police officers of the Hellenic Police have been trained with the materials produced in the A4 project on Countering Human Trafficking

End of June, members of the Hellenic Police will join their Austrian colleagues for a study visit to improve the knowledge exchange on referral mechanism, cross sectoral cooperation, the situation of refugees at risk of THB, as well as examples of victim-centred justice!

It features expert opinions on barriers to effective investigation and prosecution - it has been long in the making and are very happy to finally share it!

It’s here: Read our A4 research report comprised of comparative case law reviews of the ECthR concerning violations of Art 4 ECHR regarding cases of #THB a4project.eu/s/A4-D23.pdf

#InPlainSight #EndHumanTrafficking #SlaveryIsntObvious #FreedomDignityRespect #WorkersDay

Great visit to Sydney to discuss countering #HumanTrafficking and #ModernSlavery, including with Esty Marcu @Sydney_Uni where we discussed the importance of research in data-driven responses and @James_Cockayne about his work as NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner.

Human trafficking is a crime Human trafficking occurs everywhere Human trafficking should be criminalized This is what we do to #EndHumanTrafficking once and for all 👉 bit.ly/End_TIP

Abuse isn't always physical. It doesn't always leave physical scars. During the #16Days of activism to end gender-based violence, break the silence and join us in speaking up against all forms of violence against women & girls. bit.ly/35Lq0FR