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Council of Europe new report urges Czech Authorities to intensify efforts against human trafficking and labour exploitation

The authorities should strengthen their efforts to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings, in particular as regards labour exploitation, improve the identification of victims, and take further action to prevent child trafficking. According to official statistics, 90 adult victims of trafficking were identified in 2019-2023. The majority were foreign nationals exploited in the sectors of construction, agriculture…

G7 countries agree new plan to dismantle migrant smuggling networks aiming to strengthen border security, combat transnational organised crime, and safeguard vulnerable individuals from exploitation

Other measures announced in the plan include: sharing best practice, including disrupting supply chains that facilitate people-smuggling, such as small boat parts, seizing the illegal financial assets of criminals, and improving cooperation across global transport routes working with social media platforms and internet providers to remove harmful content that promotes illegal migration services or advertises fake job opportunities strengthening capabilities to monitor and anticipate irregular migration flows at both global and regional levels

OSCE Leaders emphasise the shifting landscape of human trafficking, particularly its transition to online platforms, and called for updated prevention strategies

New Report launched mapping risks of trafficking on sexual services websites to mark EU Anti-Trafficking Day. Focusing on public-private partnerships to combat labor exploitation in light of the new EU CSDDD, urging companies to critically assess their business practices and ensure that their entire supply chains comply with human rights standards.

UNODC reports that human trafficking remains a persistent issue in Brazil with forced labour being the most common form

Brazil’s new IV National Action Plan outlines 26 priority actions and the creation of specialized anti-trafficking units to target both local and international criminal organizations. The country’s efforts highlight a need for greater collaboration between government bodies, civil society, and international organizations to combat this complex crime​…

INTERPOL leads a 12-country operation across South America to tackle the production, distribution, and possession of online child sexual abuse material, with a focus on victim identification and rescue

As a result of the operation, undertaken with the coordination and support of INTERPOL, 18 direct abusers were caught and 111 people were charged with possession and distribution of abuse material. Seven individuals wanted internationally for child sex offenses, who were the subjects of INTERPOL Red Notices, were also arrested as part of the crackdown.

The Netherlands in collaboration with its national FIU and the banking sector is yielding valuable insights into the money flows around human trafficking and modern slavery

Hennie Verbeek-Kusters, Head of FIU-the Netherlands and former Head of the Egmont Group, spoke to Paul Cochrane about overcoming obstacles and sharing gains from information exchange…

UNODC global campaign for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons urges accelerated action to end child trafficking

Amid overlapping crises such as armed conflicts, pandemics, economic hardships, and environmental challenges, children are increasingly vulnerable to trafficking. Furthermore, the proliferation of online platforms poses additional risks as children often connect to these sites without adequate safeguards…

Europol’s European Migrant Smuggling Centre (EMSC) report unveils the latest developments and main threats in migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings, based on the most recent operations 

The report highlights the main challenges presented by the current criminal landscape and aims to help law enforcement step up the fight against criminal networks…

NCA announces second arrest in its investigation into an organised crime network suspected of organising cross-Channel small boat crossings

The 25-year-old Iraqi national is suspected of being involved in planning the movement of migrants across Europe and into northern France, with their end destination being the UK.

 

Global Initiative issues Policy brief on ‘What’s the protocol on protocols – the risks of a last-minute cybercrime treaty protocol’

Introducing a new protocol at this stage could broaden the convention’s scope prematurely, potentially leading to human rights abuses and further complicating the already contentious negotiations. Settling the primary scope of the convention is crucial before considering additional protocols..

UNODC discloses the 8 facts you need to know about human trafficking in the 21st century

Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes, along with drugs and arms trafficking, and a highly profitable business, generating an estimated $150 billion in profits each year. Conflict and persecution, poverty and political instability, lack of access to education and jobs, migration and displacement, gender inequality and discrimination, natural disasters…

US DoS releases 2024 Annual Trafficking in Persons Report providing the most comprehensive assessment of human trafficking worldwide and highlights global efforts to combat it

Digital tools have amplified the reach, scale, and speed of trafficking. Perpetrators use dating apps and online ads to recruit victims.  They use online platforms to sell illicit sexual content.  They leverage encrypted messaging and digital currencies to evade detection…