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Statement from the Secretary General on European Anti-Trafficking Day, 18 October

In 2024, armed conflict and humanitarian crises are intensifying, with ongoing violence in Ukraine and the Middle East. Migrants and asylum seekers, especially those traveling under unsafe conditions, always increase in number during such conflicts. They are particularly exposed to trafficking and exploitation.

On this European Anti-Trafficking Day, it is clear that there must be immediate action to combat trafficking as the escalation of current global challenges threatens to create more victims. To address this issue, the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) has launched a new monitoring cycle, focusing on trafficking among vulnerable groups.

GRETA’s reports highlight critical gaps in the identification and protection of trafficking victims. Immigration policies must align with legal obligations to assist these individuals, ensuring they are protected rather than punished or overlooked.

We must unite to protect those most at risk, prevent human trafficking, and build a society that upholds the dignity and rights of all, including the most vulnerable ones.

 
Secretary General Strasbourg 17 October 2024
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