Standards for the elimination of human trafficking
When thinking about countries who do not comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, what should the International community? What sanctions can be put into place against these countries?
When thinking about countries who do not comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, the international community should take a number of steps. These steps can include:
- Encouraging countries to adopt and implement laws that criminalize human trafficking. These laws should include penalties that are severe enough to deter traffickers.
- Providing technical assistance to countries to help them develop and implement effective anti-trafficking programs. This assistance can include training for law enforcement, social workers, and other professionals who work with victims of human trafficking.
- Pressing countries to investigate and prosecute cases of human trafficking. This includes ensuring that victims of human trafficking have access to justice and that traffickers are brought to justice.
- Supporting programs that help to protect and reintegrate victims of human trafficking. This includes providing victims with shelter, counseling, and job training.
- Trade sanctions. These sanctions can restrict trade with countries that do not comply with the minimum standards.
- Financial sanctions. These sanctions can restrict the flow of money to countries that do not comply with the minimum standards.
- Travel bans. These sanctions can restrict the travel of government officials from countries that do not comply with the minimum standards.