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Human Trafficking in the Russian Federation. Inventory and Analysis of the Current Situation and Responses

Document number
1118
Date
2006
Title
Human Trafficking in the Russian Federation. Inventory and Analysis of the Current Situation and Responses
Author/publisher
Elena .V. Tiurukanova, Institute for Urban Economics for the UN/IOM Working Group on Trafficking in Human Beings (UNICEF, ILO, CIDA)
Availability
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Document type(s)
Research/Study/Analysis,
Keywords
Definition of (trafficking), Root Causes, Risk Groups, Slave Labour, Sexual Exploitation, Child Trafficking, Child Prostitution, Child Pornography, Begging, Health, HIV/AIDS, Irregular Migration, Corruption, Prevention, Awareness Raising, Media, Information Campaigns, Empowerment, Prosecution, Law Enforcement, Witness protection
Summary
The purpose of this report is to obtain and present a clear picture of the overall situation regarding human trafficking in Russia as an origin, transit, and destination country. It is envisioned that this report will serve as an advocacy tool to improve public awareness of trafficking issues and prevention strategies and to strengthen coordination and collaboration of key stakeholders. The report tackles the extent, nature and origins of trafficking, providing a description of high risk groups, patterns used to attract potential victims, and trafficking routes. The report gives an overview of current responses to trafficking and examines roles of different governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, as well as prevention and assistance programmes, relevant legislation and its application in practice.
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