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Advancing knowledge on technologies and digital investigations in human trafficking cases
A three-day training course on the use of advanced technologies and digital investigations in human trafficking cases opened in Novi Sad on 3 June 2026, bringing together police officers and public prosecutors from across Serbia. Opening the training, participants were addressed by Nenad Simić,...
"From trauma to testimony“ - Regional dialogue on psychological support to victims of human trafficking
"From Trauma to Testimony: The Role of Psychological Support in Human Trafficking Cases” was the main topic of the regional dialogue organised with the support of EU and Council of Europe. The online event brought together more than 60 experts and practitioners in the field of human trafficking...
Strengthening practices in addressing trafficking in human beings Serbia
Public Prosecutors from across Serbia who serve as contact points for human trafficking cases gathered in Belgrade on April 2 for a roundtable dedicated to improving practices in handling human trafficking cases. The event was organized within the framework of the joint program of the European...
Steps to guarantee trafficking victims’ access to legal assistance and free legal aid
Improved access to free legal aid for victims of trafficking in human beings and enhanced co-operation between institutions were identified as important steps towards strengthening the protection of victims’ rights in Serbia during a discussion held on 25 March in Kragujevac. The round table...
Lawyers in Serbia strengthen skills to combat human trafficking through new HELP course
A new online training under the action “Strengthening anti-trafficking action in Serbia” has brought together 36 lawyers from Serbia to strengthen their capacity to handle trafficking cases and protect victims’ rights. The course is organised in cooperation with the Serbian Bar Association and...
Psychological support as a prerequisite for safe testimonies of human trafficking victims
The new publication by the Association Atina “From trauma to testimony: Guidelines for psychological support to trafficking survivors in criminal investigations and court proceedings,” was presented on January 27 in Belgrade, at a roundtable gathering representatives of institutions, civil...
GRETA carries out its fourth evaluation visit to Serbia
A delegation of the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) carried out an evaluation visit to Serbia from 1 to 5 December 2025 as part of the fourth evaluation round of the Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. This new...
Ensuring access to legal support for trafficking victims in Serbia
Victims of trafficking require timely, reliable, and victim-centred legal support. A recent discussion organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the Ministry of the Interior examined how to further strengthen access to these services. The round-table brought together representatives...
Enhancing the institutional response to human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation
A two-day seminar dedicated to strengthening the institutional and professional response to human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation was held on 17 and 18 November in Belgrade. The event brought together representatives of the judiciary (courts and prosecutor’s offices), the...
Human trafficking is not only a grave violation of human rights but also a threat to democracy itself
On the eve of the European Anti-Trafficking Day, the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) emphasizes that human trafficking is not only a grave violation of human rights but also a threat to democracy itself. Trafficking undermines the rule of...
Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina step up joint action against child trafficking
Authorities and civil society from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia are intensifying cooperation to tackle child trafficking for forced begging, a persistent and urgent challenge faced by both countries. At a joint meeting on 2 October in Sarajevo, ministries, prosecutors, judges, law...
Call for Proposals: Grants to Prevent Child Trafficking in Roma Community in Serbia
We are pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Proposals for the award of grants aimed at preventing child trafficking in Roma community in Serbia. The objective of this initiative is to support Roma civil society organisations in developing and implementing innovative, community-based...
Anti-trafficking must be central to crime-fighting strategies, say Council of Europe Experts
On the eve of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) joins the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons (ICAT) in calling upon States and relevant stakeholders to integrate...
HELP course equips Serbian legal professional to combat trafficking in human beings and support victims
Nineteen judges and public prosecutors in Serbia have successfully completed a specialised Council of Europe course on combating trafficking in human beings and protecting victims, enhancing their capacity to tackle one of the gravest human rights violations. Organised under the “Strengthening...
Labour inspectors join forces to tackle human trafficking in Serbia
Nineteen newly appointed labour inspectors teamed up with police, civil society, and anti-trafficking experts in Vrnjačka Banja to boost their role in the fight against labour exploitation. The two-day training, organised under the Council of Europe action “Strengthening anti-trafficking action...
Strengthening justice: New training launched to support trafficking victims in Serbia
To support judges and prosecutors in effectively protecting victims of trafficking, a new HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course on combating trafficking in human beings and protecting victims was launched in Belgrade on 22 April within the Council of Europe's action...
Significant human trafficking case and new legal guide spotlighted at Belgrade roundtable
Legal experts, civil society representatives, and institutional stakeholders gathered in Belgrade to discuss a major European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling and unveil an updated legal handbook aimed at strengthening protections for human trafficking victims in Serbia. Organised under the...
Lawyers in Serbia boost efforts to combat human trafficking through specialised HELP training
Twenty lawyers from Serbia have successfully completed the Council of Europe’s HELP course on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings. The certification ceremony, held at the premises of the Council of Europe in Belgrade, marked the culmination of over two months of intensive training designed to...
New handbook empowers lawyers to better support human trafficking victims in Serbia
Within grant awarded by EU/CoE action "Strengthening Anti-Trafficking Action in Serbia" to NGO ASTRA, an updated Handbook for Lawyers has been launched, providing essential tools and expertise to strengthen legal support for human trafficking victims in Serbia. Based on ASTRA's 25 years of...
Strengthening access to justice: Free legal aid for human trafficking victims
Legal experts and key stakeholders came together at a roundtable in Belgrade to tackle one of the most critical challenges in combating human trafficking: ensuring victims have access to free legal aid. Organised by the Council of Europe under the Horizontal Facility programme in Serbia and the...