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2023 Annual report trafficking and smuggling of human beings

24 July 2024
  • PART 1 • Focus: Trafficking in human beings for the purpose of labour exploitation
  • PART 2 • Evolution and combating the phenomena of trafficking and smuggling of human beings
  • PART 3 • Data
  • PART 4 • Recommendations
2023 Annual report trafficking and smuggling of human beings

Myria is publishing the English version of its 2023 evaluation report, entitled ‘A chain of responsibilities’. With a focus on human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation, Myria is calling for more proactive checks and a thorough chain approach. 

Foreword

PART 1 • Focus: Trafficking in human beings for the purpose of labour exploitation

2023 Annual report trafficking and smuggling of human beings
  • CHAPTER 1 • Image of the phenomenon of human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation
  • CHAPTER 2 • Example of a case in the road transport sector
  • CHAPTER 3 • Human rights due diligence in the fight against labour exploitation and human trafficking
  • CHAPTER 4 • Good practices and experiences
  • EXTERNAL CONTRIBUTION  • Role of the administrative approach in the fight against human trafficking

PART 2 • Evolution and combating the phenomena of trafficking and smuggling of human beings

2023 Annual report trafficking and smuggling of human beings
  • CHAPTER 1 • Recent developments in the legal and political framework
  • CHAPTER 2 • Case analysis 
  • CHAPTER 3 • Case law overview 2022 - start 2023

PART 3 • Data

2023 Annual report trafficking and smuggling of human beings
  • Introduction
  • Human trafficking
  • Human smuggling
  • EXTERNAL CONTRIBUTION  • Explanation of the statistical data relating to the investigations into human trafficking conducted by the NSSO inspection department’s ECOSOC teams in 2022

PART 4 • Recommendations

2023 Annual report trafficking and smuggling of human beings
  • Increase capacity and tools for detection and investigation
  • Chain approach and due diligence
  • Victims

  • Annex

Files

  • Annual report
    (pdf, 7 MB)

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