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Human Trafficking & Modern-day Slavery In the
first ten years of the 21st Century -
2000 to 2009
Ireland is a destination and, to a lesser extent, transit
country for women, men, and children trafficked for the purposes of
commercial sexual exploitation and forced labor. Women from Eastern Europe,
Nigeria, other parts of Africa and, to a lesser extent, South America and
Asia reportedly have been trafficked to Ireland for forced prostitution.
Labor trafficking victims reportedly consist of men and women from
Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, and the Philippines, although there may also be
some victims from South America, Eastern Europe, and other parts of Asia and
Africa. One Irish NGO reported that forced labor victims are found in
domestic labor and restaurant and agricultural work. - U.S. State Dept
Trafficking in Persons Report, June, 2009 [full country report] |
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FEATURED ARTICLES *** Irish Refugee Council - Draft Information Note on Human
Trafficking www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/press06/trafficking.html The contents of this article had
appeared under a different title and may possibly still be accessible [here]
THE IRISH CONTEXT - INVESTIGATION - In Ireland neither the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking Act) 2000 nor the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998 has ever resulted in a successful prosecution for the crime of trafficking, though individuals have been arrested and charged. This is in contrast to other countries which have had successful prosecutions. There were approximately 7,000 prosecutions in some 20 countries and 3,000 convictions. Unfortunately many countries, including Ireland, do not have strong legislation to allow for successful convictions Ireland named as major route for child trafficking Ireland has been pinpointed as a major route for trafficking children doomed to a life of slavery or prostitution in Britain. An official report from the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) explicitly names Ireland as a route for bringing illicit human cargo into the UK. ***
ARCHIVES *** Bur of Democracy,
Human Rights & Labor - Country
Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2005 TRAFFICKING
IN PERSONS – NGOs
reported that women were smuggled or trafficked into the country, primarily
for sexual exploitation, and that men may be smuggled or trafficked into the
country for work in the construction industry or agricultural sector. There
were no reliable statistics on the number of possible victims of trafficking
in the country, but the most credible NGOs reported there were fewer than 15
victims. NGOs also reported that traffickers targeted younger women who were
more vulnerable, had little language skill, and no legal status or recourse
and placed them in apartments, where activities were easier to hide. NGOs
reported that traffickers used the Internet to advertise and solicit victims. Concluding
Observations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) - 2006 [DOC] [76] While noting the Child Trafficking and Pornography
Act of 1998 and the 2006Trafficking in Persons and Sexual Offences Bill, the
Committee regrets the lack of specific information on the situation of
children victims of abduction and sale or traffic for any purpose or in any
form. Trafficked
prostitutes not to be deported Women trafficked into Ireland for
prostitution will no longer be deported or jailed on conviction, and will
instead receive treatment and counselling, in a
dramatic shift in the approach aimed at tackling human trafficking. This new approach - which is
already being used in Italy and Portugal - is aimed at encouraging women
trafficked into the state for sexual exploitation to provide assistance in
criminal investigations. The move follows the signing earlier this year of
the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human
Beings. New
unit to fight human trafficking A new unit, dedicated to co-ordinating the implemention of
a national strategy to tackle human trafficking, has been set up. Gap in trafficking supports - report www.ireland.com/newspaper/breaking/2007/1018/breaking41.htm At one time this article had been
archived and may possibly still be accessible [here] The report found at least 76 women
were trafficked into Trafficking
task force targets child sex trade Children who are forced to work as
prostitutes or in the illegal labour market will be
the top priority of the joint Irish/British crackdown on human trafficking
launched last week - htcp Report
highlights human trafficking An organisation
working with prostitutes says it is dealing with more and more women who have
been trafficked into Ireland for prostitution. Ruhama says it
knows of 216 women that have been brought to Ireland in the last seven years
for that purpose. Ireland
named as major route for child trafficking Ireland has been pinpointed as a
major route for trafficking children doomed to a life of slavery or
prostitution in Britain. An official
report from the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) explicitly names Ireland as a
route for bringing illicit human cargo into the UK. Investigation
into human trafficking A major new study has been
commissioned to determine the scale of illegal trafficking into Ireland. The
research has been commissioned in the wake of the shocking revelation that
children are routinely smuggled through Rosslare Harbour. In a BBC
report, an undercover journalist filmed a Bulgarian criminal as he confessed
to regularly using the Wexford port to traffic women and children into
Britain. Most end up working in the
sex trade when they reach their final destination. The Immigrant Council of
Ireland (ICI) hopes that the new study will help authorities to understand
the best way to help women and children who are brought to Ireland to be sexually
exploited. Ireland
a gateway for child smuggling: BBC Ireland is being used as a gateway
to smuggle children from Bulgaria to Britain, according to claims made in an
expose on child trafficking. A member of an organised
criminal gang in Bulgaria told BBC News that their preferred route to smuggle
children was across land through France and Ireland. The incoming government must act
quickly to criminalise human trafficking and to
protect the victims of this trade. The
latest Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report produced by the US State Department
reveals that during 2006 “Zambian girls were trafficked to Ireland for
commercial sexual exploitation”. It also states that men and women from
Latvia were trafficked to Ireland and the UK “for the purpose of forced labour.” Commission
launches probe into human trafficking The Human Rights Commission on
both sides of the border have set up a joint initiative to investigate the
extent of human trafficking throughout Ireland. The move follows reports from some aid
agencies that forced prostitution is becoming a growing problem in both the
Republic and the North. Amnesty
slams Irish failure to address human trafficking Amnesty International has criticised Ireland's failure to take adequate measures to
address human trafficking. In its
latest annual report, the human rights organisation
says Ireland is the only European country with no legislation on human
trafficking. Ireland signs EU human-trafficking convention www.irishexaminer.com/breaking/index.aspx?c=ireland&jp=mhaugbcweyey At one time this article had been
archived and may possibly still be accessible [here] "While instances of
trafficking have been rare to date we cannot assume that this will continue
and in this context it is important to send an appropriate signal of the
Government’s approach.” Today’s
signing will ultimately result in more formalised
structures being put in place which will put safeguarding the human rights of
victims to the fore, while providing greater support for victims as well as
putting the legislative framework in place to prosecute the organised criminal gangs involved. How to Help Victims of Human Trafficking? www.demaz.org/cgi-bin/e-cms/vis/vis.pl?s=001&p=0056&n=001025&g= IN IRELAND, A PUBLIC ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN LIBERATING STRANGERS FROM WHITE
SLAVERY …
there is an address of the Irish NGO "Ruhama"
to victims of this evil, published on 6 world's popular languages, including
Russian. It includes the statements of the following kind: "We work with
women and for women, dealing with prostitution. Do you feel to be driven into
a corner? Are you lonely? Are you scared? Does anybody threaten you or your
relatives? Have you passports and documents been seized? Are you made to have
sex with others? Trust us and tell about that. Call 018360292 (during
working hours). We shall help you to find a way out. We shall help you to
find a refuge. We shall listen to you and support you in confidence and
without pressure". Irish bishops
condemn human trafficking The Irish bishops urge their
government to ratify international conventions against human trafficking,
extend protection to victims, and cooperate in efforts to abolish "this modern
form of slavery." The Protection Project - Ireland [DOC] FACTORS
THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE TRAFFICKING INFRASTRUCTURE - Evidence suggests that
organized criminal gangs are helping international traffickers establish
trafficking routes in Trafficking in Human Beings www.connect-world.net/Global_Themes/Migration/Human_trafficking.html At one time this article had been
archived and may possibly still be accessible [here] LEANBH - PROTECTING BEGGING
CHILDREN THE DANGERS OF BEGGING - · Children who are abandoned to beg or forced to beg with parents (sometimes from early infancy) represent a clear-cut child protection issue.· Such children are often deprived of their constitutional right to education. They are exploited, demeaned and have their human dignity assaulted. They are out in all kinds of weather placing their health, physical, emotional and psychological development at risk. Report by Special Rapporteur - 2003 [DOC] [48] Sale and trafficking of
children for purposes connected to slavery are criminalized under the Slave
Trade Act of 1824 and under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act of 1998
it is an offence to traffic in or abduct children for the purpose of sexual
exploitation. Prostitution itself is not an offence, but soliciting in the
streets, or living off the earnings of another’s prostitution constitutes an
offence. Criminal liability is incurred regardless of the age of
the prostitute or client. The Children’s Act of 2001 provides a framework of
safeguards stipulating how children must be treated in police custody and the
operation and special proceedings of the Children’s Court. Irish Refugee Council - Draft Information Note on Human
Trafficking www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/press06/trafficking.html The contents of this article had
appeared under a different title and may possibly still be accessible [here]
THE IRISH CONTEXT - INVESTIGATION - In Ireland neither the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking Act) 2000 nor the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998 has ever resulted in a successful prosecution for the crime of trafficking, though individuals have been arrested and charged. This is in contrast to other countries which have had successful prosecutions. There were approximately 7,000 prosecutions in some 20 countries and 3,000 convictions. Unfortunately many countries, including Ireland, do not have strong legislation to allow for successful convictions Campaign bids to highlight human trafficking www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/campaign-bids-to-highlight-human-trafficking-257265.html6 www.angrypotato.net/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=7933 The severity of human trafficking
will be in the spotlight today at the launch of a nationwide publicity campaign. Despite Ireland's being ranked as a
low-risk destination for victims, the initiative is expected to heighten
awareness among local communities of the effects of the horrifying crime. The programme,
spearheaded by the Gardaí in conjunction with Crimestoppers, will mirror an operation which brought
police forces and other agencies in the UK together to tackle the growing
problem of the trafficking. Human
Rights Commission welcomes initiative on combating human trafficking in
Ireland The extent of this problem in Ireland - First Counter-Trafficking Information Campaign 212.203.71.113/en/news/PBN050506.shtml#item5 IOM has welcomed the launch of the
first information campaign in Minister McDowell publishes report on human trafficking The Minister also participated in the launch of the Crimestoppers campaign on trafficking in human beings. Posters will be displayed at airports, ports, bus and railway stations, among other places. The posters will advertise a free phone helpline - 1800 25 00 25 - and anyone who rings the number can be assured that their call is anonymous, safe and free. Coveney highlights trafficking in debate
on Human Rights Report www.simoncoveney.ie/archives/2006/05/coveney_highlig.html At one time this article had been
archived and may possibly still be accessible [here] EU
Human trafficking law to combat exploitation The Framework Decision will
impose strict penalties, including a possible eight-year prison term, on
anyone involved in the recruitment, transportation and harboring of people
when there is: force, coercion or threat, including abduction, deceit or
fraud, abuse of people's vulnerability, payments given to someone who has
authority over a victim. The document
will also create new crimes where the trafficking is with the purpose of:
using the person's labor, including forced or compulsory labor, slavery or
servitude involving the person in prostitution
and other forms of sexual exploitation, including pornography. Freedom
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