Case law
Myria follows cases that shed light on human trafficking. It analyzes the plaintiff’s judiciary file along with files from shelters and other organizations. Court proceedings from the victim’s file are analyzed in depth: the victim’s account along with the criminal system in which they have been tried is scrutinized.
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Great attention is given to the initial court proceedings, which indicate in real terms on what basis the case was introduced, and whether the victims had been found and interfered with at this point. The file includes the court proceedings of hearings with victims, testimonies from suspects and witnesses, folders with transcriptions of telephone bugging, reports of sightings, and reports of letters rogatory.
Studying case files is a cornerstone in policy evaluation. It informs our understanding of research policy implementation and on-the-job prosecution as well as helping us deal with the more sensitive issues. Together these findings are a source of important information for the annual report and form a solid base for drawing up guidelines on good practice in the field.
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2025 Annual report Trafficking and smuggling of human beings
This report, titled ‘Victims: seeing them, listening to them’ highlights the psychological vulnerabilities of victims and the ways in which the various stakeholders take these vulnerabilities into account to help reduce or prevent secondary victimisation. It calls for improved training and awareness-raising among professionals on these issues, and on the importance of ensuring an environment of trust, especially during interviews with vulnerable victims.
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Gaza Strip: Belgian assistance, evacuations and visa applications
Myria continues to receive reports from Palestinians and Belgians who are deeply concerned about the fate of their relatives trapped in extremely dangerous conditions in Gaza.
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Universal Periodic Review: Parallel report
Parallel report of Myria, Unia and the Combat Poverty, Insecurity and Social Exclusion Service, on the 52nd session of the Universal Periodic Review.
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2024 Annual report Trafficking and smuggling of human beings
This annual report, entitled ‘Latin American sex work: a high-risk carousel’, particularly draws attention to the phenomenon of Latin American sex work and calls for the fight against trafficking to be adapted to the new realities of the digital world. These realities are leading to the creation of new, subtle forms of exploitation that require properly adapted investigative resources. Myria is also calling for stronger international collaboration and awareness-raising among the players concerned
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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.
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Human rights also apply to single men seeking asylum
8 human rights organisations condemn the decision to temporarily exclude single men from the right to reception within the framework of the asylum procedure.