WEA and European Freedom Network Launch New Global Network to Step Up Efforts in Fight Against Human Trafficking
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and the European Freedom Network (EFN) are pleased to [...]
What can your church do to impact trafficking?
What can your church do to impact trafficking? Bring your five loaves and two fish...and perhaps a pair of gloves. When we started to become familiar with the trafficking situation in the central-European city where we live, we wanted to find ways that our church could come alongside organizations on the front lines of this battle.
Welcome is a powerful word
Welcome is a powerful word. It’s more than just a friendly greeting - the concept of welcome includes being “received gladly into one’s presence or companionship”.
The Duties of the Authorities within European Union Member States regarding Victims of Human Trafficking
European Union legislation already requires or requests Member States to do many things regarding human trafficking. Here is a summary of the main points focused on how they treat Victims of Human Trafficking (VoTs). Please refer especially to Directive 2011/36/EU and Directive 2004/81/EC See also the separate EFN text on other responsibilities of the authorities in EU Member States - which put many more requirements upon them.
Duties of the authorities in EU Member States
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.
EFN Terminology Guide
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.
