Artificial Intelligence and Trafficking in Human Beings
High-Level Conference in Malta puts AI at the centre of anti-trafficking strategies
A high-level conference “Empowering Change: Technology and Artificial Intelligence in the Fight against Human Trafficking” took place in Malta, on 11 June 2025, under the Maltese Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. The event brought together experts, policymakers,...
Opening speech
PANEL 1 – Innovative technology in combating human trafficking: challenges and opportunities
PANEL 2 - The use of AI in prevention and protection: human rights implications
- Dr Salomé Lannier, Post-doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg
- Ms Karen Hough, Project VANGUARD | https://vanguard-horizon.eu/
PARALLEL WORKSHOPS
Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Booklet A4 – 6 pages
Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings
Council of Europe Treaty Series No. 197
Text of the Convention: EN - FR
The Council of Europe & Artificial Intelligence
Booklet A5 – 38 pages
Study on online and technology-facilitated trafficking in human beings (GRETA)
Booklets A4
Study on the impact of artificial intelligence systems, their potential for promoting equality, including gender equality, and the risks they may cause in relation to non-discrimination (GEC)
Booklet A5 – 94 pages
Download: English
Study on Online and technology-facilitated trafficking in human beings (2022)
The study offers 21 evidence-based recommendations on how to enhance detection, investigation and prosecution of technology-facilitated trafficking, cooperation, training and legal instruments, as well as actions to prevent victimisation and re-victimisation.
