By 12 September, Finland is expected to nominate at least two independent and impartial candidates for membership of the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA), a key mechanism in the independent monitoring machinery which ensures national compliance with the treaty’s obligations.
The Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) says Romania should do more to investigate trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation and to follow-up any report of alleged involvement of public officials in offences related to human trafficking
The Council of Europe’s anti-human trafficking convention is the only treaty which encourages action to prevent demand, punishes those who profit from the exploited and offers fair treatment to the victims of trafficking.
In this interview, Petya Nestorova, of the anti-trafficking secretariat, gives an insight into how governments tackle the problem in Europe.
A new report published today by the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA), claims Cypriot authorities have “not taken adequate measures” to discourage the demand of services from victims of human trafficking.
