The Task Force on Trafficking in Human Beings
The
Task Force on Trafficking in Human Beings was established under Working Table
III in 2000. Due to its strong human rights component, the activities of the Task
Force are closely connected with those of Working Table I and take into account
the social and economic causes of trafficking. Trafficking in human beings
is a multifaceted, ever-increasing problem of global scope. It requires a co-ordinated,
interdisciplinary and international response. As a transnational crime, trafficking
in human beings needs to be tackled through an integrated approach at national,
regional and international levels. Countries of origin, transit and destination
must work together in order to achieve significant progress.
The Stability
Pact Task Force on Trafficking in Human Beings is an initiative to encourage and
strengthen co-operation between the countries of South Eastern Europe as well
as to streamline existing efforts in the combat against human trafficking in SEE.
It is an instrument to co-ordinate and accelerate the development in the region,
acting under the auspices of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in
Europe (OSCE).
The SPTF is not an international organisation or institution,
hence not in competition with IOs and bilateral project assistance. Its activities
are based on the self-interest of both, donor and recipient countries and aim
at contributing to the establishment of a coalition of the willing to foster regional
co-ordination and collaboration in the combat against human trafficking, with
the goal to ensure regional ownership. The SPTF's activities are firmly based
on the priorities and needs of the countries of the region.
The value-added
of the Stability Pact Task Force on Trafficking in Human Beings is to ensure that
the regional dimension of all issues in the combat of human trafficking is fully
considered and included in the international community's activities in SEE.
The
SPTF actively supports and monitors the development and implementation of regional
anti-trafficking measures in South Eastern Europe. The SPTF works through:
Activities
of the SP Task Force
Anti-trafficking
Policy Outline for 2003
Current
Regional Project Implementation
More detailed information about the Task Force on Trafficking in Human Beings is available on the STPF homepage: http://www.stabilitypact.org/antitraffickingtaskforce
