How does the project work?

The Project is implemented by the Council of Europe Anti-Trafficking Division based in Strasbourg, France in cooperation with the European Commission and the Project Team from the Human Rights Initiative Unit within the Human Rights Directorate in Malta. The development of all project deliverables is led by Council of Europe experts with the support of national experts and stakeholders. The project is co-funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument.

What do we expect to achieve?

The Project is expected to achieve key results in supporting the Maltese authorities in the design and implementation of the new anti-trafficking Strategy and its accompanying Action Plan by using a multidisciplinary approach to:

• Establish a common strategic vision and goals for the fight against trafficking in human beings;
• Develop and test tools and processes to ensure that the Strategy is effective;
• Prepare Operational Guidelines to foster the coordination of stakeholders sustainably;
• Build capacities to support the implementation of the tools and the coordination of processes of the Strategy. 

Who benefits from the Project and what are the Target Groups?

The Human Rights Initiatives Unit within the Human Rights Directorate of the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security, Reforms and Equality is the lead institution for the management and coordination of the project on behalf of the Maltese authorities.
Other stakeholders to be involved in the implementation of the project will include:

• Relevant Ministries as represented by the Anti-Trafficking Inter-Ministerial Committee
• Office of the Prime Minister
• National Statistics Office
• Courts
• Office of the Attorney General
• Office of the State Advocate
• Commissioner for Children
• Non-Governmental Organisations
• Chamber of Commerce
• Private Sector
• Trade Unions
• Employers’ Association
• Media
   

Reference Documents

• GRETA's third Evaluation Report on Malta
• Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings 
• Leaflet on victim's rights: EN - MLT