COMPARATIVE STUDY ON NATIONAL RAPPORTEURS ON TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS AND EQUIVALENT MECHANISMS (2018)
This report discusses the various models of the National Rapporteur on human trafficking or equivalent mechanism in European Union (EU) member states. The research was carried out in the framework of the European Commission funded project Balkans Act Now! One of the aims of the project was to promote the systematic monitoring of anti-trafficking policies through the establishment of a National Rapporteur. The report starts with a short overview of how the various EU members states have organized the institution of National Rapporteur or equivalent mechanism, based on desk research. It then more closely examines the models of four countries: The Netherlands, Finland, Belgium and Portugal. The report finishes with a set of conclusions and recommendations, based on the interviews with the National Rapporteurs in the countries studied.
Second Consultative Meeting on Strengthening Partnerships with National Rapporteurs on Trafficking in Persons and Equivalent Mechanisms (21-22 May 2014)
This consultative meeting brought together for the second time, national anti-trafficking bodies from 26 countries. Experts from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East shared their national, bilateral, sub-regional and regional experiences in prevention efforts, protection of and assistance to victims of trafficking, including the setting up of institutional and legislative framework established for these purposes at municipal level. The agenda, consultative meeting report, and presentations from the consultative meeting are available at the link.
FIRST CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS WITH NATIONAL RAPPORTEURS ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND EQUIVALENT MECHANISMS (23-24 MAY 2013)
This consultative meeting aimed at discussing ways to strengthen partnerships with and among National Rapporteurs and Equivalent Mechanisms (NREMs) on trafficking in person. The discussion revolved around the main function of NREMs including: data collection and analysis, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the impact of anti-trafficking policies, but also fostering partnership and coordination at national, regional and international levels. The agenda, background note, concept note, summary report, and presentations from the consultative meeting are available at the link.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, on the consultative meeting on strengthening partnerships with national rapporteurs on trafficking in persons and equivalent mechanisms (23-24 May 2013)
This consultation, which brought together 40 participants, including national rapporteurs and representatives of equivalent mechanisms from 19 countries from different regions of the world and representatives of relevant United Nations, international and regional organizations, was the first global consultation of national rapporteurs and representatives of equivalent mechanisms aimed at holding an in-depth discussion on possible means of cooperation between such mechanisms. This report from the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons details the proceedings and outcomes of the consultative meeting.
Comparative Models of Reporting Mechanisms on the Status of Trafficking in Human Beings (2008)
A comprehensive approach to combating trafficking in human beings requires precise knowledge of the scope of the problem and constant evaluation of government responses. Reporting on the status of human trafficking achieves both goals. This article is designed to examine the various human trafficking reporting mechanisms, including reports that states are required to submit to the United Nations, as well as national reports whereby governments engage in a process of self assessment. This article advocates establishing an independent and competent national rapporteur or a similar mechanism to assess government actions to combat the problem and recommend changes that should be implemented to reform existing frameworks.
ALLIANCE STATEMENT ON NATIONAL RAPPORTEUR OR EQUIVALENT MECHANISM PRESENTED BY THE OSCE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS ON BEHALF OF THE ALLIANCE EXPERT COORDINATION TEAM (16 OCTOBER 2008)
Based on existing experiences and with a view to improve the national and regional understanding of trafficking in persons aimed at sustainable policies in the European Union and beyond, this statement calls upon countries to consider establishing or strengthening national monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking in the OSCE Area: Coordination and Reporting Mechanisms: 2008 Annual Report of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Trafficking Human Beings (2008)
This report offers concrete guidance for countries considering establishing: 1) a National Coordination Mechanism (NCM); 2) a National Action Plan (NAP); and/or 3) a National Rapporteur or equivalent mechanism. These three elements constitute the core coordinating tools used by OSCE participating States to plan, organize and implement measures to combat trafficking in human beings (THB). The analysis within the report provides advice for governments in designing and implementing these key institutional mechanisms for more effectively responding to human trafficking. This report, authored by Stephen Warnath, is the third Annual Report produced by the OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings according to the requirements of OSCE Ministerial Council Decision No. 13/05 on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings.
HAGUE MINISTERIAL DECLARATION ON EUROPEAN GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO PREVENT AND COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN WOMEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION (1997)
The Hague Ministerial Declaration of 1997 was the first international document to recommend EU Member States establish a national reporting mechanism, giving birth to the concept of the National Rapporteur.