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The role and challenges of Civil Society in the Counter trafficking Effort. Nicoletta Charalambidou KISA –ACTION FOR EQUALITY, SUPORT, ANTIRACISM. ROLE OF NGOs. Recognised as one of the main stakeholders in combating trafficking NGO Areas of work Advocacy Legislation and policy change
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The role and challenges of Civil Society in the Counter trafficking Effort Nicoletta Charalambidou KISA –ACTION FOR EQUALITY, SUPORT, ANTIRACISM
ROLE OF NGOs • Recognised as one of the main stakeholders in combating trafficking • NGO Areas of work • Advocacy • Legislation and policy change • Victim support • Awareness raising • Training and capacity building • Grass route work • Prevention work • Natural allies of victims • Independence
Challenges of NGOs from a country of destination perspective • Migration policies facilitating trafficking • Legislative gaps, legal uncertainty, administrative practice • Lack of political will to raise awareness and take preventive measures • Victims rights violated on different levels • Access to social and economic rights • Access to protection • Rights in criminal procedures • Right to compensation and access to civil procedures • Lack of integration policies /safe voluntary repatriation /reintegration in country of origin
Challenges of NGOs from a country of destination perspective • Role of NGOs not adequately regulated – lack of MOUs • No transnational cooperation at state authorities level • Limited cooperation and networking between NGOs from countries of origin – transit • societal issues, stereotyping, discrimination, racism, media e.t.c. • Funding and capacity building
