Trafficking of human beings
In this section you find news concerning the issue of trafficking in human beings.
03.07.2008
Switzerland will sign the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Beings
On 2 July 2008, the Federal Council decided to sign the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings [CETS no. 197]. I...
13.03.2008
EURO 08 Campaign against trafficking in women
Switzerland is not doing enough to protect the victims of human trafficking and to protect their human rights, wrote the NGO coaliton, who organises...
20.02.2008
European Convention against Trafficking in Human Beings entered into force
The Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Beings entered into force on 1 February 2008. A Swiss coalition of 25 organisati...
01.01.1970
Hotline for women forced into prostitution In order to encourage victims of human trafficking to talk, without fear of the police, Geneva has opened a free and confidential hotline. At the ot...
