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Human Trafficking & Modern-day Slavery In the early years of the 21st Century gvnet.com/humantrafficking/Ireland.htm
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 *** Draft Information Note on Human Trafficking Irish Refugee Council, 5 May 2006 drugsinfonewslineireland.wordpress.com/2007/07/26/ireland-man-jailed-for-human-trafficking/ [accessed 30 August 2012] [scroll down] 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 Independent.ie, September 04 2007 www.independent.ie/national-news/ireland-named-as-major-route-for-child-trafficking-1070794.html [accessed 14 February 2011] ***
ARCHIVES *** Human Rights
Reports » 2005 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2005/61654.htm [accessed 14 February 2011] 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) [DOC] UN Convention on the Rights of the Child,
29 September 2006 [accessed 14 February 2011] [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 John Burke, Sunday Business Post, December
02, 2007 swoplv.wordpress.com/2007/12/04/trafficked-prostitutes-not-to-be-deported/ [accessed 14 February 2011] 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 Tom Brady, Independent.ie, November 21 2007 www.independent.ie/national-news/new-unit-to-fight-human-trafficking-1225738.html [accessed 14 February 2011] A new unit,
dedicated to co-ordinating the implemention
of a national strategy to tackle human trafficking, has been set up. A senior official from the Department of
Justice will be appointed by Minister Brian Lenihan
to head the unit. Gap in trafficking supports - report The Irish Times, ireland.com, 18/10/2007 At one time this article had been archived
and may possibly still be accessible [here] [accessed 6 September 2011] [scroll down] The report found at
least 76 women were trafficked into Trafficking task force targets child sex
trade Independent.ie, October 07 2007 www.independent.ie/national-news/trafficking-task-force--targets-child-sex-trade-1116979.html [accessed 14 February 2011] 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 RTÉ News, 12 September 2007 www.rte.ie/news/2007/0912/crime.html [accessed 14 February 2011] An organisation working with prostitutes says it is dealing
with more and more women who have been trafficked into Independent.ie, September 04 2007 www.independent.ie/national-news/ireland-named-as-major-route-for-child-trafficking-1070794.html [accessed 14 February 2011] Investigation into human trafficking Wexford Echo, August 23, 2007 www.wexfordecho.ie/news/story/?trs=cwqlcwgbql [accessed 14 February 2011] At one time this article had been archived
and may possibly still be accessible [here] A major new study
has been commissioned to determine the scale of illegal trafficking into Ireland a gateway for child smuggling: BBC RTÉ News, 27 July 2007 www.rte.ie/news/2007/0727/children.html [accessed 14 February 2011] 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. Halt human trafficking Ronan Mullen, Ahascragh,
Co www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/halt-human-trafficking-714572.html [accessed 14 February 2011] 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 IrelandOn-Line, 30/05/2007 www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/?jp=MHKFMHAUKFCW&rss=rss1 [accessed 30 August 2011] The Human Rights
Commission on both sides of the border have set up a
joint initiative to investigate the extent of human trafficking throughout Amnesty slams Irish failure to address
human trafficking IrelandOn-Line, 25/05/2007 breakingnews.ie/ireland/amnesty-slams-irish-failure-to-address-human-trafficking-312119.html [accessed 14 February 2011] Amnesty International
has criticised Ireland signs EU human-trafficking
convention Irish Examiner, 13/04/2007 www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/mhaugbcweyey/ [accessed 14 February 2011] "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= [access date unavailable] 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 Catholic World News, June 19, 2006 www.catholicculture.org/news/features/index.cfm?recnum=44845 [accessed 14 February 2011] 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 - The www.protectionproject.org/human_rights_reports/report_documents/ireland.doc [accessed 2009] FACTORS
THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE TRAFFICKING INFRASTRUCTURE - Evidence
suggests that organized criminal gangs are helping international traffickers
establish trafficking routes in Leanbh - Protecting
Begging Children The Irish Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children ISPCC Services At one time this article had been archived
and may possibly still be accessible [here] [accessed 6 September 2011] 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] U.N. Economic and Social Council,
Commission on Human Rights, Fifty ninth session, 6 January 2003 www.unhchr.ch/Huridocda/Huridoca.nsf/0/217511d4440fc9d6c1256cda003c3a00/$FILE/G0310090.doc [accessed 14 February 2011] [48] Draft Information Note on Human Trafficking Irish Refugee Council, 5 May 2006 drugsinfonewslineireland.wordpress.com/2007/07/26/ireland-man-jailed-for-human-trafficking/ [accessed 30 August 2012] [scroll down] 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 IrelandOn-Line, 05/05/2006 www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/campaign-bids-to-highlight-human-trafficking-257265.html [accessed 14 February 2011] 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 Irish Human Rights Commission IHRC, 5 May
2006 www.ihrc.ie/newsevents/press/2006/05/05/human-rights-commission-welcomes-initiative-on-com/ [accessed 14 February 2011] The extent of this
problem in Ireland - First Counter-Trafficking
Information Campaign Press Briefing Notes, International
Organization for Migration IOM, 5 May 2006 -- Spokesperson: Jemini Pandya www.hamburger-illustrierte.de/content/htm/tic/2006/05/05/200605051711.html [accessed 30 August 2012] [scroll down] Minister McDowell publishes report on human
trafficking Department of Justice and Law Reform, Press
& Publications, 5 May 2006 www.inis.gov.ie/ga/JELR/Pages/PR07000939 [accessed 23 April 2012] 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 May 17, 2006 At one time this article had been archived
and may possibly still be accessible [here] [accessed 6 September 2011] EU Human
trafficking law to combat exploitation Cormac O'Keeffe, Irish Examiner, January
14, 2002 migration.ucdavis.edu/mn/more.php?id=2557_0_4_0 [accessed 30 August 2012] 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 House
Country Report - Political Rights: 1 Civil Liberties: 1 Status: Free 2009 Edition www.freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2009/ireland [accessed 26 June 2012] Human Rights
Overview Human Rights Watch www.hrw.org/europecentral-asia/ireland [accessed 14 February 2011] All
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