Lutte contre la traite des êtres humains

Round-table meeting on the Netherlands’ progress in combating human trafficking ➡️ Some 37 representatives of Dutch government departments, agencies and civil society organisations met in the Hague on 8 July 2025 to discuss the implementation of the Council of Europe Anti-Trafficking Convention, on the basis of the third evaluation report on the Netherlands issued by the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) and the related Committee of the Parties’ recommendation.   ➡️ The discussions focused on victims’ access to legal aid and compensation, measures to strengthen the criminal justice response to human trafficking, the identification of victims and their access to assistance, and steps to prevent and detect human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation. As part of the discussions, participants presented the national anti-trafficking action plan, adopted in 2024, draft legislation and new policy initiatives. ➡️ The Netherlands is expected to report to the Committee of the Parties on the measures taken to comply with its recommendation by 15 December 2025. 🔗 More information: https://lnkd.in/ePTRQrSZ

Council of Europe Experts Group (GRETA) adopts ➡️ final reports on Bulgaria, Denmark, Georgia, Montenegro and Romania, and ➡️ draft reports on Latvia, Malta and the United Kingdom as part of the evaluation of the Council of Europe Anti-Trafficking Convention. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePQM4S7Y

A delegation from the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) conducted an evaluation visit to France from 16 to 25 June 2025 as part of the fourth evaluation round of the Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. ➡️ This new evaluation round of monitoring the implementation of the Convention focuses on vulnerabilities to human trafficking and measures taken by States Parties to prevent them, detect and support vulnerable victims, and punish the offenders. This includes a focus on the use of information and communication technology (ICT), which brings structural changes to the way offenders operate and exacerbates existing vulnerabilities. ➡️ Following the visit, GRETA will prepare a draft report, which will be sent to the French authorities for comments. GRETA will subsequently adopt a final report which will be published. 👉 More information: https://go.coe.int/yED9i

On the basis of GRETA’s reports, the Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings adopted recommendations concerning : ➡️ Liechtenstein and Ukraine as part of the third evaluation round of the Convention, ➡️ and Albania, Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Republic of Moldova and the Slovak Republic as part of the fourth evaluation round of the Convention. ➡️ The Committee also considered the reports submitted by the authorities of Azerbaijan, North Macedonia and Poland on measures taken to comply with the Committee’s recommendations issued as part of the third evaluation round of the Convention. 🔗 https://go.coe.int/i6Ew4

GRETA publishes its fourth report on Croatia ➡️ In its latest evaluation report on Croatia, published today, the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) commends the authorities for legislative and policy advances but warns of persistent and unaddressed shortcomings in victim identification and assistance. ➡️ The report, covering developments since 2020, evaluates the measures taken by Croatia to prevent vulnerabilities to trafficking in human beings and progress made in selected areas examined by GRETA during previous evaluations of the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. 👉 More information: https://go.coe.int/SFPEJ

Albania: Progress in combating human trafficking, but gaps persist in victims’ access to protection and remedies ➡️ A new report by the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) welcomes the progress made by the Albanian authorities in the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, but underscores that further efforts are needed to ensure effective protection, support and justice for victims. ➡️ The report, covering the period 2020-2024, evaluates the measures taken by Albania to prevent vulnerabilities to trafficking in human beings, detect and support vulnerable victims, and punish offenders. It pays particular attention to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to commit human trafficking offences. 🔗 https://go.coe.int/Y9Rzy

A delegation of the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) carried out an evaluation visit to Norway from 2 to 6 June 2025, as part of the fourth evaluation round of the Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. ➡️ This new evaluation round of monitoring the implementation of the Convention focuses on vulnerabilities to human trafficking and measures taken by States Parties to prevent them, detect and support vulnerable victims, and punish the offenders. This includes a focus on the use of information and communication technology (ICT), which brings structural changes to the way offenders operate and exacerbates existing vulnerabilities. ➡️ Following the visit, GRETA will prepare a draft report, which will be sent to the national authorities for comments. GRETA will subsequently adopt a final report which will be made public in 2026. 👉 More information: https://go.coe.int/EATxy

The new report published today by the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) welcomes legislative and policy measures taken by Ukraine to ensure trafficking victims’ access to justice and effective remedies, despite the difficulties and limitations imposed by the ongoing war.  However, challenges remain. The report provides several recommendations to the authorities, including on the need to strengthen victim protection, ensure effective compensation mechanisms, and promote child-friendly legal procedures. ➡️ Read more: https://go.coe.int/aUHCc

Today, under the Maltese Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, Malta hosted a high-level conference: “Empowering Change: Technology and Artificial Intelligence in the Fight against Human Trafficking.” The event brought together leading voices from governments, experts, civil society and businesses to explore how digital innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) can support efforts to prevent trafficking, protect victims and prosecute perpetrators — all while upholding human rights. 🔷 “We must ensure that the use of AI is guided by ethical principles, respects privacy, and upholds the dignity and rights of those it aims to protect.” In her opening remarks, Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms Rebecca Buttigieg emphasised Malta’s leadership in championing innovative, human rights-based solutions to one of the most urgent global challenges of our time. She highlighted the dual nature of technology—how it is being exploited by traffickers to target and abuse victims, and how, when governed ethically, technology can serve as a powerful force for good. 🔷 Representing the Council of Europe, Marja Ruotanen, Director General of Democracy and Human Dignity, highlighted the organisation’s commitment: “We are marking a significant milestone - the 20th anniversary of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. Two decades later, we see the Convention’s real-world impact: better targeted policies. Fighting human trafficking is not a choice - it’s a moral imperative. Traffickers adapt and innovate. We must be faster and smarter in our response. Only with relentless commitment and a coordinated united action can we bring this grave human rights violation to an end.” ➡️ Learn more: https://go.coe.int/Codlk #HumanRights #ArtificialIntelligence #Malta2025 #20YearsAgainstTrafficking

GRETA publishes its fourth report on the Republic of #Moldova The Republic of Moldova has made progress in several areas related to the fight against trafficking in human beings, according to a report published today by the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA). Still, the report calls for additional action to prevent child trafficking, provide assistance to victims, and ensure that trafficking cases are effectively investigated. ➡️ More about the report: https://go.coe.int/gdQNI