Myria chose to focus on the theme of exploitation of begging, an unknown form of human trafficking. Exploited beggars are first and foremost potential victims of human trafficking and should certainly not be viewed as public nuisances to combat.

Introduction: Beggars in the hands of traffickers

PART 1: Myria in action

PART 2: Human trafficking for the purpose of exploitation of begging

Chapter 1: Belgian legal framework

Chapter 2: Overview of the internal diversity within Roma communities

Chapter 3: The phenomenon in Belgium

Chapter 4: Approach to forced begging in other european countries

Chapter 5: Criminal law approach to human trafficking for the purpose of exploitation of begging

External contribution: Breaking the silence: Traffikcing in Romani communities

External contribution: Experiences of exploitation for forced begging in Belgium and Romania

PART 3: Evolution of the phenomenon and the fight against human trafficking and smuggling

Chapter 1: Recent developments in the legal and political framework

Chapter 2: Case studies

External contribution: Smuggling in human beings, an organised crime

Chapter 3: Best practices and experiences

Chapter 4: Case law overview (2015 - May 2016)

PART 4: Key figures concerning the stakeholders in human trafficking and smuggling

PART 5: Recommandations