La Strada International
European Network against Trafficking in Human Beings

La Strada International: 15 years

On 15 September 2010, the La Strada network celebrated its 15^th anniversary. In 1995 La Strada began as a cooperation project between the Dutch Foundation Against Trafficking in Women (STV, now CoMensha), La Strada Poland and La Strada Czech Republic. In the years that followed, the programme extended to more countries and in 2004, a separate association, La Strada International, was established. Today, La Strada International is a leading European network with member organisations in Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Macedonia, Moldova, the Netherlands, Poland and Ukraine and is recognised for its work and expertise by national governments and international institutions.

To celebrate the 15^th anniversary, the La Strada offices will implement different events during the anniversary year, from 15 September 2010 until September 2011.

On the occasion of the 15^th anniversary, La Strada International formulated recommendations, based on 15 years of grass roots and international experience, to bring anti-trafficking policies back to the core: To end exploitation, violence and abuse. You can read the communiqué here.