European Union legislation already requires or requests EU Member States to do many things regarding human trafficking. Here is a summary of the main points. Please refer especially to Directive 2011/36/EU . See also the separate EFN text on the the rights of Victims of Trafficking – which put many more requirements on the authorities.
The issue of terminology is complex and nuanced and as understanding increases, terminology evolves. EFN believes that the words we use matter. They matter in helping us to be clear on our position against all forms of exploitation of persons and in ensuring the dignity of the person.
EFN unashamedly opposes the sex trade, knowing it to be exploitative, harmful and dangerous for those involved in it. We believe: • that consent cannot be purchased • that the sex trade degrades all parties and • that laws must be in place to protect the dignity and worth of all human beings.
Author: Zsuzsa Mecséri-McNamara from Set Free Movement - Hungary “He told me he loved me. He said he would do anything for me. He promised me everything I ever hoped and dreamed of. I believed him - I wanted it to be true. Even when he hit me, I forgave him. Even when he told me [...]
The European Freedom Network (EFN) is very pleased to announce a new partnership with Liberty Shared. Liberty Shared aims to prevent human trafficking through legal advocacy, technological interventions and strategic collaborations with NGOs and corporations globally. Liberty Shared has developed the Freedom Collaborative Victim Journey Mapping Tool that collects and analyses data on the journeys victims of human trafficking have experienced. [...]
The European Freedom Network, formed by more than 200 partner organisations, becomes a legal entity. Experts, survivors, campaigners and other Christian workers shared resources and expertise at the 2017 “Bridge” conference. General view of one of the sessions of EFN Bridge conference, in Berlin. / Ioana Humelnicu About 200 women and men met in Berlin [...]
The European Freedom Network e.V. (EFN) gathered in Berlin last week for their 4th conference. EFN is made up of 206 organisations working across 45 countries to fight human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Over 200 delegates in the 4 day conference were challenged by survivor leader Rebecca Bender, from the Rebecca Bender Initiative, “We [...]
We are so excited to announce the release of this year’s Don’t Shut Your Eyes video! You will remember last year that we were able to work together to see our video reach 596,791 people online as well as being played in churches all across Europe. This year we have chosen social [...]
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