Current information from the Commission.
Today a round table was held on the subject of "Trafficking in human beings for labour exploitation - challenges in identification, investigation and prevention", organized by the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings.
Read moreThe Local commission for combating trafficking in human beings - Montana participates in the “Information Day,” organized by the Labor Department aimed at unemployed people. Participants received thematic information materials, as well as explanations about the risks posed by looking for work at home and abroad.
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An online meeting of the European Network of National Rapporteurs and Equivalent Mechanisms was held on 7 May 2021, with the participation of over 40 representatives from EU Member States. The main focus of the meeting was the presentation of the new European Strategy against Trafficking in Human Beings (2021-2025), which was adopted on 14 April 2021 by the European Commission, together with the European Strategy to Combat Organised Crime. The priorities and objectives set out in the two strate…
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In connection with the annual prevention and information campaign agains trafficking in human beings for labour exploitation, the local commission - Veliko Tarnovo launched online events with students from the university of “St. Cyril and Methodius".
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The General Directorate Combating Organised Crime at the Ministry of Interior together with the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, and with the support of EMPACT, have launched a campaign to prevent trafficking in human beings with a focus on sexual exploitation, named Blind Betting (https://youtu.be/KnXXluzMad8). This campaign, which was planned and implemented entirely by a Bulgarian team, is conducted under the slogan Don't Gamble With Your Future. It aims at draw…
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SOFIA, 24 June 2021 – Valiant Richey, OSCE Special Representative for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, on the last day of his three-day official visit to Sofia, reported that Bulgaria has developed sound initiatives that focus its anti-trafficking efforts on prevention.
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Today, the 18th of February 2021, the first annual regular meeting of the Local Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Plovdiv was held on the online video conferencing platform Zoom. The meeting was opened by Mr. Yordan Stavrev, Deputy Mayor "Public Order" in Plovdiv Municipality and Chairman of the Local Commission.
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On May 31, 2021, an introductory training of the team of the Association "Doctors of the World" was held in Sliven. Sliven, on the topic "Counteracting and preventing trafficking in human beings with a focus on local characteristics of the crime".
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In implementation of the Local Programme for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and Protection of Victims in 2021, the Local Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings together with the Local Commission for Combating Anti-Social Acts of Minors – Trakia Region, Plovdiv held specialized training for professionals on the topic: "Internet space as a mechanism for involvement in human trafficking under conditions of social isolation and distance learning"
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The National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and the 10 local commissions in the country are launching the annual National Campaign for the Prevention of Trafficking in Human Beings for Labour Exploitation. The campaign aims to raise awareness and sensitivity of society and vulnerable groups with regard to mechanisms for engaging in human trafficking for labour exploitation, as well as to focus on ways to prevent risky situations and ensure safe labour migration.
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Today, 11th of March 2021, an online discussion forum was held on the topic "Human trafficking for labor exploitation" with the participation of students and lecturers from "Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov" University in Burgas, specialty Social Psychology - 3rd and 4th year.
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