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OSCE Special Representative calls for better protection of children to prevent trafficking in human beings

Publishing date: 6 December 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
BRUSSELS, 7 December- Authorities should ensure children's bests interests in all actions concerning children, said the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro said today at a conference on the protection of children's rights...

OSCE Mission to Moldova launches campaign against gender-based violence

Publishing date: 25 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights, Gender equality, Rule of law
CHISINAU, 25 November 2010-The OSCE Mission to Moldova today launched a series of awareness-raising activities, including continuing performances of a play, as part of the international 16-Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence...

Methods to identify trafficking victims focus of OSCE-organized expert discussion in Vienna

Publishing date: 19 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Policing
VIENNA, 19 November 2010- Experts in anti-trafficking discussed today how to help police officers identify human trafficking victims. The conclusions from the OSCE-organized meeting will be included in a guide that will be distributed to police...

Co-operation needed to combat drug trafficking, director of Central Asian co-ordination centre tells OSCE

Publishing date: 18 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
VIENNA, 18 November 2010- International co-operation and co-ordination is crucial to combat drug trafficking, the head of the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre (CARICC) told the OSCE Permanent Council today...

OSCE Project Co-ordinator helps Ukraine combat human trafficking during sports events

Publishing date: 16 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
KYIV, 16 November 2010- Officials from Ukrainian law enforcement agencies started an OSCE-supported study tour of Germany today to learn about experiences in preventing and responding to human trafficking attempts before and during major...

OSCE Centre in Astana supports rehabilitation efforts and assistance to victims of human trafficking and domestic violence

Publishing date: 11 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights, Gender equality
ASTANA, 11 November 2010- A roundtable meeting to assess the current situation and propose improvements to the social services and rehabilitation for victims of domestic violence and trafficking began today in Astana...

OSCE Chairperson supports counter-drugs training course for Afghan police officers

Publishing date: 10 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Border management, Countering terrorism, Policing
ALMATY, Kazakhstan, 10 November 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister and Secretary of State Kanat Saudabayev, stressed the importance of tackling drug problems and security issues in Afghanistan...