Trafficking in women in a human rights perspective
Trafficking in women in a human rights perspective

Summary/Abstract: Trafficking in human beings is one of the most serious transnational organized crime. Despite increased international efforts and resources from states and international organizations, the number of people falling victim to human trafficking worldwide continues to grow. Data on the prevalence of this crime show that the majority of its victims are women and girls – they account for 80% of victims. The above‑mentioned statistics justify the thesis that this form of human rights violation is gender‑determined and as such constitutes discrimination against women.The aim of the article to present and analyze sources of international and European law as a response of the international community to the trafficking in women in human rights perspective. To increase the effectiveness of legal instruments on preventing and combating the offence at issue, account should be taken of both the specificity of women as victims of trafficking and a victim‑centred approach to the human trafficking crime. Only then anti‑trafficking measures won’t adversely affect the human rights and dignity of those who have been trafficked.

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