Fertile Fields: Trafficking in Persons in Central Asia
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
 
Description :  IOM TCC in Vienna published the report "Fertile
Fields: Trafficking in Persons in Central Asia" by Professor Liz
Kelly. The report maps out the regional patterns of trafficking in
persons in Central Asia, outlines the links to labour migration,
presents data on trafficking victims assisted in Central Asia,
determines gaps in existing data and develops recommendations on
counter-trafficking responses.

The report has shown that, although Central Asia has not yet been
recognized as a trafficking "hot spot", there is evidence of
significant irregular flows, both within the region and beyond,
and that sexual and labour exploitation (frequently combined) are
rife in the region. Deceptive recruitment is the most common, with
a high proportion taking place through commercialized, albeit
illegal, travel and employment agencies. Border and taxation
regimes and the availability of a wide range of transportation
services further compound problem.

Professor Kelly also addresses the definition of trafficking in
persons as set out in the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish
Trafficking in Persons, supplementing the UN Convention against
Transnational Organized Crime, especially in the context of
trafficking for labour exploitation.

The recommendations included in the report focus on capacity
building, improved identification of victims, training and
legislative reforms. This report was made possible through funding
from the Government of Norway. 
 

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Number of Pages :  122
Language :  English
Format :   PDF
Year :   2005
ISBN / ISSN:  978 92 9068 243 1 

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