MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The European Commission called on Monday, a day ahead of the EU 10th Anti-Trafficking Day, for intensified efforts by all EU member states to fight human trafficking as the scope of this crime expands and new challenges arise as a result of the migration crisis.
"Today, new trends are calling for intensified efforts from all of us: migrants and refugees, especially vulnerable persons such as women or unaccompanied children, are suffering terrible experiences at the hands of traffickers," EU Migration Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos said as quoted in the European Commission's press release.
28 September 2016, 23:01 GMT
The European Commission presented on Monday a comprehensive review for all anti-trafficking projects adapted and funded across Europe by the Commission from the years between 2004 and 2015. The review showed that a total of 158.5 million euros ($174 million) of funding were distributed over 321 projects in 100 countries to fight human trafficking.
The review concluded after thorough analysis that focusing on identification and early support for victims of trafficking should be a priority to fight human trafficking.
October 18 has been established as EU Anti-Trafficking Day since 2007. The day is marked by special events across Europe and it is aimed at reinvigorating efforts to end human trafficking.
