Publications and studies
Anti-Trafficking Convention
Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings and explanatory report
Warsaw (Poland), 16.V.2005, CETS No. 197 (2013)
ISBN - 130 pages - PDF | Paper
Languages: English - French
Council of Europe Online Bookshop
PDF - Downloadable for free
Text of the Convention: EN - FR
Commentary on the Convention
552 pages - PDF - Published: 2020
Edited by Julia Planitzer and Helmut Sax | EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING
This comprehensive Commentary provides an analysis and interpretation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. It offers a concise article-by-article guide to the Convention’s standards and corresponding human rights obligations.
Free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com
Victims’ Rights under the Convention
8 pages - PDF
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The Convention and its Monitoring in Brief
2 pages - PDF
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Convention’s Monitoring Mechanism
6 pages - PDF
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General Reports on GRETA’s Activities
80 pages - PDF
GRETA’s General Reports present an overview of its activities including meetings, evaluation visits, country reports, round tables, and relations with other Council of Europe bodies, international organisations and non-governmental organisations, as well as thematic chapters.
Practical impact of the monitoring
Stock-taking of the 3rd evaluation round
Compendium of good practices
30 pages - PDF
Compendium of good practices on the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (2016)
Examples identified in the evaluation reports of the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA)
Labour exploitation
Preventing and combating trafficking in human beings for the purpose of labour exploitation - Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)21 of the Committee of Ministers to member States (2023)
Compendium of good practices in addressing trafficking in human beings for the purpose of labour exploitation (2020)
Guidance Note on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings for the purpose of labour exploitation (2020)
Human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation - Thematic Chapter of the 7th General Report on GRETA’s Activities (2017)
Emerging good practices by state authorities, the business community and civil society on preventing human trafficking in the business practices and supply chains (2016)
Study on demand reduction measures to combat trafficking in human beings for the purpose of labour exploitation through the engagement of the private sector (2016)
See also:
Human Rights and Business - Recommendation CM/Rec(2016)3 of the Committee of Ministers to member States (2016)
COOPERATION PROJECTS
Serbia
- Report on trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation in Serbia (HF I): ENG - SRP
- Concrete recommendations for actions and measures to be taken by / Konkretne preporuke za akcije i mere koje treba da:
- Syndicate organisations / Preduzmu sindikati (HF I): SRP
- Employment Offices / Agencije za zapošljavanje (HF I): SRP
- Private sector / Privatni sektor (HF I): SRP - Guidelines for labour inspectors on the detection and preliminary identification of victims of human trafficking / Vodič za inspektore rada o detekciji i preliminarnoj identifikaciji žrtava trgovine ljudima (HF I): SRP
- Labour trafficking in Serbia: risk factors, trends and challenges (HF II): ENG - SRP
- Recommendations for Prevention of Labour Exploitation produced by NGO ASTRA (HF II): ENG - SR
- Video “Labour rights now” produced by NGO Astra (HF II): ENG /SRP Video
- NGO ASTRA webpage “Labour rights now” (HF II): ENG - SRP
Recovery and reflection period
Online and technology-facilitated trafficking
Risks related to the war against Ukraine
International protection
Assistance to victims
Assistance to victims of human trafficking - Thematic Chapter of the 8th General Report on GRETA’s activities (2018)
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CO-OPERATION PROJECTS
Serbia
- List of indicators for a preliminary identification of pupils who are potential victims or at risk of human trafficking (HF II): ENG - SRP
- Leaflet for victims of human trafficking: understanding your rights and the support you can expect: ENG - SRP - ROM - HUN - SQI
Trafficking in children
- Report on “Understanding the risks of human trafficking, including for the purpose of sexual and labour exploitation of children of Ukraine” | Produced by the Secretariat of the Council of Europe's Consultation Group on the Children of Ukraine (CGU) in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings) (2024): English
- Trafficking in children - Thematic Chapter of the 6th General Report on GRETA’s Activities (2018): English - French
Trafficking in organs
Non-Punishment
Non-Punishment of Victims/Survivors of Human Trafficking in Practice: A Case Study of the United Kingdom (2023)
Format : A4 - 67 pages - PDF
Financial approach to combating trafficking
The financial approach to combating trafficking in human beings: study on the implementation of Article 23(3) of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (2025)
Format : A4 - 39 pages - PDF
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
The webpage below showcases a collection of publications and resources developed through the co-operation projects carried out in Bosnia Herzegovina. These materials aim to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's efforts in strengthening human rights, combating human trafficking, and aligning with European standards. They serve as valuable tools for practitioners, policymakers, and civil society organizations engaged in these critical areas.
Co-operation activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Publications & Videos
North Macedonia
The webpage below showcases a collection of publications and resources developed through the co-operation projects carried out in North Macedonia. These materials aim to support North Macedonia's efforts in strengthening human rights, combating human trafficking, and aligning with European standards. They serve as valuable tools for practitioners, policymakers, and civil society organizations engaged in these critical areas.
Co-operation activities in North Macedonia - Publications & Videos
Serbia
The webpage below showcases a collection of publications and resources developed through the joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”. These materials aim to support Serbia's efforts in strengthening human rights, combating human trafficking, and aligning with European standards. They serve as valuable tools for practitioners, policymakers, and civil society organisations engaged in these critical areas.
