The first decade of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children 2014, para. 55
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- The prevention of trafficking through addressing the underlying vulnerabilities of individuals and groups has been a key theme of the mandate since its inception. However the mandate holders have always accepted that the concept of prevention is much wider than this, encompassing the full range of measures aimed at preventing future acts of trafficking from occurring. International law requires that States act with due diligence to prevent trafficking and the human rights violations with which it is associated. The mandate has examined the general concept of prevention and particular aspects of a preventive approach, including addressing demand and supply chain transparency and accountability. Key questions include, for example, what role should measures to encourage safe migration and protect labour rights play in a national or regional prevention strategy? Should States seek to raise public awareness about trafficking? What is required of States with respect to addressing the demand for the goods and services produced through trafficking? How does the obligation of prevention operate in respect of addressing trafficking-related exploitation in supply chains and how can business be encouraged to support supply chains that are free of trafficking? These are complex, difficult issues and the mandate has not been able to address them in full, rather seeking to raise awareness among States and others that will help contribute to a greater understanding of what is required and how it may be achieved.
- Legal status
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Means of adoption
- N.A.
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2014
- Paragraph type
- Other
- Paragraph number
- 55
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