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Caritas Internationalis Commitment on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
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In this statement, published in November 2005, Caritas Internationalis (CI) strongly condemns human trafficking "as a criminal
act, which violates human rights and inviolable dignity and integrity of the human person". The document lists the following
key actions in:
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raising public awareness and enabling people to take necessary actions with regard to trafficking in human beings, and thus
preventing trafficking;
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advocating for alternatives for vulnerable groups;
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assisting and protecting trafficked persons;
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advocating for the rights and for the protection of trafficked persons, for effective anti-trafficking legislation and measures,
for effective enforcement of such legislation and measures;
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advocating for migration policies and economic policies that reduce vulnerability of people to trafficking;
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and networking with authorities and with Churches and relevant actors in international civil society to jointly elaborate
effective partnerships to challenge the human trafficking phenomenon.
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The document highlights those factors that drive trafficking in supply and demand countries. It also lists those aspects that
seem universal, the "catalysts" operating throughout the world.
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In the document CI lays out its full strategy for combating trafficking, emphasizing the special needs of women and children
due to their specific vulnerability.
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Caritas Internationalis further recommends its member organisations that are engaged or wish to become engaged in combating
trafficking in human beings to make maximum use of COATNET, an international ecumenical network serving as a source of information,
coordination and advocacy.
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Click here if you wish to download the English Version
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Click here if you wish to download the French Version
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Click here if you wish to download the Spanish Version
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