What does UNODC do to assist victims of human trafficking?
A core element of UNODC’s mandate under the U.N. Trafficking Protocol is to increase the level of protection and assistance provided to victims of human trafficking crimes (Articles 2(b), 6, 7 & 8). The Protocol is the major international instrument combating human trafficking. As the custodian of this instrument, UNODC assists countries to fully implement a comprehensive response to trafficking, not only by ensuring the structures are in place to convict traffickers but also in addressing the realities experienced by victims of such crimes. The relevant technical assistance provided to countries by UNODC includes: • Assisting the review and revision of domestic legislation concerning assistance and protection of victims; • Training criminal justice practitioners and service providers on protection of victims of trafficking in persons; • Supporting countries in the provision of physical, psychological and social assistance to the victims, including cooperation with NGOs and civil socie
