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“The issue of baby trafficking remains topical, since the judgment of
the
Across the
The problem of trafficking in human beings is also
mentioned in the European Commission Progress report for
In the first six months of 2013, 65 victims of human
trafficking were identified. By the end of the last month, close to 2000 calls
were made to ASTRA SOS hotline 011 785 0000, the only line specialized for the
problem of trafficking in human beings. Women and girls remain the most common
victims and sexual exploitation the predominant form of the crime act. Cases of
labor exploitation, forced bagging and forced marriage are also common, but we
also face cases of coercion to petty crime.
The issue of baby trafficking remains topical, since
the judgment of the
Records of
The need for investigating these cases was
also highlited by the Ombudsman in a report containing recommendations that was
delivered to Serbian Government and the National Assembly in July 2010. Numerous problems were identified within the
report, concluding that without proper investigation conducted by specialized
state authorities, it cannot be statet that these babies were not illegaly
separated from their families. Such an investigation, however, was not
initiated to this date.
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investigations, adequate punishments, improved identification of victims and,
most importantly, protection and support to trafficking survivers in the
process of their recovery and reintegration remain challenging issues that
require continuation of intensified work of all anti-trafficking actors.
Sheding light on missing babies cases also needs to be a priority. However, to
make greater progress, action must be simultaniously directed towards tackling
the issue of poverty, creating new job opportunities, protection of workers
rights, elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence and other
factors that contribute to exposure of Serbian citizens to risks of human
trafficking.
For additional information, please contact us at ek@astra.rs or +381 60 33 47 817.