Human Trafficking
Human trade, slave markets, the buying and selling of people – these are words and phrases that, to many people, echo a brutal and distant time in our past. But to the countless women, men, and children trafficked every year, these words coldly define the horror of their lives. Trafficking is a global phenomenon where victims are sexually exploited, forced into labor and subjected to abuse. Trafficking is a crime under international law that requires international cooperation to address.
Health Professionals: Take Action!
In Greece, women who are recognised as 'victims of trafficking' are offered a period of only one month to decide whether to testify against suspected traffickers. An extension of the time for reflection would allow trafficked women a more adequate period of time receive assistance and recover from their ordeal, as well as make an informed decision as to whether to cooperate with the authorities in criminal proceedings.
