Strengthening access to justice and effective remedies for victims of trafficking in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lawyers in Bosnia and Herzegovina better equipped to represent and protect the rights of trafficking victims
Lawyers certified to represent cases before the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as representatives of bar associations from across the country, took part in a training held in Buna on 20–21 May which will help them better support and represent victims of human trafficking in criminal...
“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 topic of a regional dialogue session on 28 April organised with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe. The online event brought together more than 60 experts and practitioners in...
Call for proposals: Supporting assistance to victims of trafficking in human beings
The Council of Europe is launching a call for proposals to support non-governmental organisations in Bosnia and Herzegovina working to assist victims of trafficking in human beings. The call is part of the project “Strengthening Anti-Trafficking Responses in Bosnia and Herzegovina through...
New report on human trafficking reveals money laundering trends and indicators
The Council of Europe has published a new report on the financial aspects of human trafficking, outlining common trends, methods, and money laundering indicators. The report is intended to support institutions and organisations in Bosnia and Herzegovina in detecting financial activities linked to...
Putting victims first: Compensation as a cornerstone of anti-trafficking justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Justice for victims of human trafficking does not end with a conviction, it must also include compensation. To help close persistent gaps in access to redress, the Council of Europe has produced a new guide for institutions and organisations in Bosnia and Herzegovina with proposals for...
Click with care: Young people take the lead in protecting themselves online
The BiH History Museum in Sarajevo radiated with energy and curiosity on 18 October, European Anti-Trafficking Day. Young people filled the room for the panel discussion Digital traps: Preventing human trafficking begins with knowledge, organised by the Council of Europe in cooperation with 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...
Prosecutors in Bosnia and Herzegovina unite to strengthen victims’ rights
Support for victims of trafficking in human beings, and the broader question of access to justice and legal remedies, was among the key topics of this year’s annual gathering of prosecutors from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Annual Prosecutors’ Conference took place from 14 to 17 October 2025 in...
Strengthening access to justice for trafficking victims: Study visit to the Netherlands
Legal professionals from Bosnia and Herzegovina travelled to the Netherlands with support from the Council of Europe to learn firsthand about the Dutch model and practices for providing legal assistance and compensation to trafficking victims. From 6 to 9 October 2025, a delegation of 15...
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...
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...
Training of Trainers on victim-centred Interviewing held in Bjelašnica
As part of the Council of Europe project “Access to justice and effective remedies for victims of human trafficking in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, a Training of Trainers on victim-centred interviewing for anti-trafficking actors was held on 14–15 July 2025 in Bjelašnica. The training gathered...
BiH institutions exploring measures towards compensation for trafficking victims using seized illegal assets
Concrete measures for identifying and seizing illegal assets, that could be repurposed to compensate victims of human trafficking in line with international standards, were the focus of a two-day workshop held in Jahorina. The workshop was organised by the Council of Europe in cooperation with...
Second Steering Committee meeting for the action against human trafficking
The second meeting of the Steering Committee for the Council of Europe project Strengthening access to justice and effective remedies for victims of human trafficking in Bosnia and Herzegovina was held today. The session brought together key project partners to review the progress achieved thus...
Judiciary in Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthens access to justice and compensations for human trafficking victims
A specialised training workshop for judicial officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina was held in Buna on 30 June, aiming to enhance their knowledge of human trafficking, victims’ rights, and the importance of compensation for survivors’ psychological and social recovery. Organised in cooperation...
US students learn about Council of Europe’s action against human trafficking in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Students and professors from the University of North Texas, USA, visited the Council of Europe Office in Sarajevo today to learn more about our work – particularly our longstanding efforts to combat human trafficking in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study visit focused on the key challenges related...
20 years of putting victims first: the Council of Europe Convention remains our strongest tool against human trafficking
Twenty years ago, the Council of Europe made history. On 16 May 2005, at the Warsaw Summit of Heads of State and Government, it opened for signature the first international treaty to place the protection of the rights of victims at the heart of the fight against human trafficking. Fourteen...
New study helps states apply standards for seizing illegal proceeds obtained through human trafficking
The Council of Europe has produced a thematic study to further clarify the scope of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, in part which refers to financial sanctions and the ability of states parties to confiscate the proceeds from human traffickers. The...
Legal experts in Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthen skills to support victims of human trafficking
Continuing its support for legal professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina in enhancing access to justice for victims of human trafficking, the Council of Europe held a two-day training session in Konjic focusing on the rights of trafficking victims in criminal proceedings. Organised in cooperation...
Efficient remedies and compensation: Bosnia and Herzegovina enhances support for human trafficking victims
The Council of Europe has launched a new project in Bosnia and Herzegovina to facilitate the provision of essential support for human trafficking victims. This initiative aims to reinforce domestic mechanisms and capacities to ensure better access to justice and effective legal remedies for...
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Elma ZAHIROVIĆ
Senior Project Officer
Lada MUJKIĆ
Project Assistant
Council of Europe
Action against Trafficking
in Human Beings
