Trafficking in human beings
In this section you find news concerning the issue of trafficking in human beings.
Switzerland will sign the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Beings
[03.07.2008]
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...
Hotline for women forced into prostitution
[07.06.2008]
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...
EURO 08 Campaign against trafficking in women
[13.03.2008]
Switzerland is not doing enough to protect the victims of human trafficking and to protect their human rights, wrote the NGO coaliton, who organises...
European Convention against Trafficking in Human Beings entered into force
[20.02.2008]
The Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Beings entered into force on 1 February 2008. A Swiss coalition of 25 organisati...