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Press Conference / Measures to counteract human trafficking in Kosovo
PRISTINA 23 August 2000
PRISTINA, 23 August 2000 - The Co-ordinator of the Balkan Stability Pact Task Force on Trafficking in Human Beings visits Kosovo on a fact-finding mission this week.
Dr. Helga Konrad of the OSCE arrives in Pristina for a two-day visit tomorrow, Thursday 24 August 2000, during which she will discuss the current situation in Kosovo and the measures being undertaken to counteract the problem of human trafficking here.
Human trafficking, described as a modern-day form of slavery, is a violation of human rights. Often recruited by false promises of good jobs or simply coerced, the victims find themselves in situations characterized by violence, fear, restricted freedom of movement and little or no income.
The OSCE, which holds the human rights mandate within UNMiK, is currently engaged in a range of initiatives to tackle human trafficking. These anti-trafficking measures involve close co-operation with a number of other key agencies, including the International Organisation for
Migration (IOM), UNMiK Police and local NGOs. According to the OSCE Human Rights Division, the main problem in Kosovo is of women and girls being forced into prostitution.
Dr Konrad, who is a former Austrian Minister for Women's Issues, will meet with representatives of all those agencies working to combat the problem of human trafficking in Kosovo, including the Permanent Deputy SRSG, Jock Covey, and OSCE Head of Mission, Ambassador Daan Everts, as well as members of the OSCE Department of Human Rights and Rule of Law. She will also meet with the Co-Head of the Department of Judicial Affairs, Ms Nekibe Kelmendi, members of UNMiK Police and visit projects aimed at assisting those who have been victims of trafficking.
Dr. Helga Konrad will participate in a press conference on
Date: Thursday 24 August
Venue: 3rd Floor Conference Room, OSCE Headquarters, Pristina
Time: 15:15 hours
The media are invited to attend
Dr. Helga Konrad of the OSCE arrives in Pristina for a two-day visit tomorrow, Thursday 24 August 2000, during which she will discuss the current situation in Kosovo and the measures being undertaken to counteract the problem of human trafficking here.
Human trafficking, described as a modern-day form of slavery, is a violation of human rights. Often recruited by false promises of good jobs or simply coerced, the victims find themselves in situations characterized by violence, fear, restricted freedom of movement and little or no income.
The OSCE, which holds the human rights mandate within UNMiK, is currently engaged in a range of initiatives to tackle human trafficking. These anti-trafficking measures involve close co-operation with a number of other key agencies, including the International Organisation for
Migration (IOM), UNMiK Police and local NGOs. According to the OSCE Human Rights Division, the main problem in Kosovo is of women and girls being forced into prostitution.
Dr Konrad, who is a former Austrian Minister for Women's Issues, will meet with representatives of all those agencies working to combat the problem of human trafficking in Kosovo, including the Permanent Deputy SRSG, Jock Covey, and OSCE Head of Mission, Ambassador Daan Everts, as well as members of the OSCE Department of Human Rights and Rule of Law. She will also meet with the Co-Head of the Department of Judicial Affairs, Ms Nekibe Kelmendi, members of UNMiK Police and visit projects aimed at assisting those who have been victims of trafficking.
Dr. Helga Konrad will participate in a press conference on
Date: Thursday 24 August
Venue: 3rd Floor Conference Room, OSCE Headquarters, Pristina
Time: 15:15 hours
The media are invited to attend