ASTRA: Trafficking in Human Beings for the Purpose of Labour Exploitation: A Sociological Perspective (original) (raw)
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PHDR. VÍT STŘÍTECKÝ, M. PHIL., PH.D., PHDR. DANIEL TOPINKA, PH.D. ET AL. 2 As already mentioned, the results published in the 2012 Report are based on the changed methodology (comp. Kutnick, Belser, Danailova-Trainor, 2007) Abstract This chapter deals with the development of the discussion of trafficking in human beings. Since 2000, when the UN Trafficking Protocol was adopted, trafficking has become an umbrella term for a wide range of forced and exploitative labor practices. Today, there is greater awareness of the diversity of forms and patterns of trafficking in persons into various legitimate and illicit sectors (UNODC, 2012d, p. 16). There is ongoing discussion among experts, policy makers and practitioners about the meaning and practical application of several key concepts, including abuse of the position of vulnerability, and exploitation. Also, the principle of non-punishment of trafficked persons for acts committed while being trafficked continues to be hotly debated, in particular in the context of emerging forms of exploitation and trafficking, such as cannabis cultivation. Experts, states and international organizations are yet not clear, however, whether the element of movement should be considered a defining characteristic of trafficking in human beings, distinguishing it from other types of exploitation. Meanwhile, states are increasingly concerned with labour exploitation as opposed to sexual exploitation, and with emergent forms of trafficking including trafficking for the purpose of organ removal, trafficking for forced marriage, trafficking for the purpose of child bearing and trafficking for the purpose of organized begging, drug cultivation and involvement in petty crime as well as trafficking for the purpose of benefit fraud. The chapter shows that that there are still numerous key areas open to further conceptual developments providing room for a continuation of discussion about conceptual and practical dimensions of human trafficking. This also presents an opportunity for human rights advocates to engage in this discussion in a critical way that is capable of contributing to the advancement of human rights of all stakeholders, including those who have been trafficked.
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Trafficking in human beings is not a new social phenomenon, as its history reaches even ancient times. Lately though, because of the rise in migration (caused by economic crisis around the world), its magnitude has increased significantly in Lithuania and other European Union (EU) Member States. In or-der to tackle this issue, counter-trafficking policies are implemented in these countries, covering both legislation and practical activities related with provision of social assistance to victims as well as other pol-icy measures. This article investigates one of the most urgent issues in this area, namely, the victims’ of human trafficking (re-)integration into the labour market as a necessary prerequisite for their integration into society. The research is based on the analysis of the situation in three EU Member States—Austria, Finland and Lithuania, focusing on the role of NGOs and their activities in provision of social assistance for the victims of trafficking. The personal experience and views of experts in the field of counter-trafficking are discussed, providing the main findings of conducted research which are semi-structured interviews with the representatives of these organizations.
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Trafficking in Persons, which is commonly known as human trafficking, is a human rights issue that is grossly misunderstood and mostly undetected. It is a criminal enterprise that is estimated to impact millions of individuals and families around the world. The lack of identification of victims by victims, law enforcement, the general public and service providers plays a major role in the clandestine nature of human trafficking. Social workers, however, must take on a more proactive role in addressing human trafficking. Learning Objectives By the end of this chapter, the student will be able to: • Understand social work as a profession • Define trafficking in persons as stipulated by the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, Supplementing the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime • Define human rights in accordance with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human
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