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Commission Proposed Tougher Rules to Combat THB 
26 January 2023 (updated 2 years, 1 month ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2022
On 19 December 2022, the Commission proposed new rules that will update and further harmonise the EU's legal framework on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings. Read more
EU Trafficking in Human Beings
Hackathon Against Human Traffickers 
30 September 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Social media, dating platforms, advertising and aid platforms, forums and messaging applications, and other online platforms are often "hijacked" by criminals involved in human trafficking for sexual and labour exploitation. On 6 September 2022, a joint action day involving more than 20 countries, and supported … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Trafficking in Human Beings
Opening of Risk Analysis Cell in Mauritania 
30 September 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Within the framework of the Africa-Frontex Intelligence Community (AFIC), Frontex and Mauritanian authorities opened a risk analysis cell in Nouakchott on 20 September 2022. Risk analysis cells collect and analyse data on cross-border crime, such as information on illegal border crossings, document fraud, trafficking in … Read more
EU Frontex Trafficking in Human Beings
GRETA: Annual Report for 2021 
8 August 2022
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 13 July 2022, GRETA published its annual report for 2021. Despite the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the group continued to work with other CoE bodies, other international organisations and civil society to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings. It carried … Read more
Council of Europe Trafficking in Human Beings
First Meeting of the Focus Group against THB 
26 July 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 14 June 2022, the newly created focus group of specialised prosecutors against trafficking in human beings (THB) met for the first time. The group was created to intensify judicial cooperation and build expertise in the fight against THB. Its creation was proposed by the … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust Trafficking in Human Beings
Common Anti-Trafficking Plan for Victims of Ukraine War 
25 May 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
On 11 May 2022, the EU Solidarity Platform presented its Common Anti-Trafficking Plan. As a result, the Solidarity Platform aims to address the risks of trafficking in human beings and support potential victims. The Plan has been developed by Diane Schmitt (EU Anti-Trafficking Coordinator) together with EU and national authorities. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Trafficking in Human Beings Victim Protection
EP: Protection of Women Fleeing Ukraine from Violence and Trafficking 
24 May 2022
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen
Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February more than 5.5 million refugees – 90% of whom are women and children – have fled Ukraine. On 5 May 2022, the European Parliament adopted a resolution in which MEPs strongly condemn the … Read more
Fundamental Rights Ukraine conflict Trafficking in Human Beings
Annual Report of the European Migrant Smuggling Centre 
26 April 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 23 February 2022, the European Migrant Smuggling Centre (EMSC) at Europol published its sixth annual report for the year 2021. The report once again confirms migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings (THB) as being among the most serious criminal threats facing the EU. … Read more
EU Europol Trafficking in Human Beings
JHA Agencies Publish Joint Report on THB 
15 January 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 18 October 2021, the nine European Justice and Home Affairs Agencies (CEPOL, EASO, EIGE, EMCDDA, eu-LISA, Europol, FRA, Frontex, and Eurojust) – under the leadership of Eurojust – presented their first joint report on the identification and protection of victims of human trafficking. The … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Frontex Trafficking in Human Beings Victim Protection
Commission to Strengthen EU Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings 
1 June 2021 (updated 1 year, 4 months ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 2/2021
On 14 April 2021, the Commission published a Communication on the EU Strategy on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings. By identifying key priorities and proposing concrete actions, the Commissions aims to combat trafficking in human beings more effectively. The Commission made clear that the … Read more
EU Commission Trafficking in Human Beings
Europol: Report on Internet-Enabled Trafficking in Human Beings 
29 November 2020
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 18 October 2020, Europol published a report outlining the challenges of countering human trafficking in the digital era. Modern communication technologies have significantly impacted the way in which organised crime groups (OCGs) involved in international trafficking in human beings (THB) operate by broadening … Read more
EU Europol Trafficking in Human Beings
Progress Report on Fight Against THB 
29 November 2020
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 20 October 2020, the European Commission presented its third report on progress made in the fight against trafficking in human beings (THB). The report identifies key patterns and challenges in addressing THB, provides an analysis of statistics, and outlines the results of anti-trafficking actions. … Read more
EU Trafficking in Human Beings