The second training for journalists and media representatives on ethical and fact based reporting on trafficking in human beings was held on April 11, 2022 in Belgrade. Until now, a total of 43 journalists from all over Serbia have successfully completed this training. All participants had the opportunity to expand their knowledge about the phenomenon of human trafficking, gender sensitivity of this problem, hear about the main trends and statistics in this area, rights of victims, but also about proactive role of media and journalist in preventing human trafficking.

A donation of IT equipment (9 laptops, 4 computers and 2 projectors) was made to the Centre for Human Trafficking Victims’ Protection and NGO Atina - Citizens Association for combating trafficking in human beings and all forms of gender-based violence providing assistance and shelter to survivors of human trafficking in Serbia by the joint European Union/Council of Europe action “Preventing and comba

Recognise and react! Protect yourself from human trafficking!

Photo: Piroshki photography

Child Rights Centre and NGO Atina Begin Implementing the Project “Empowering Children to Recognise and Report Trafficking in Human Beings in the Republic of Serbia”

In the period from January to the end of October of this year, 38 victims of trafficking in human beings, including 10 girls, were officially identified in Serbia. Professionals dealing with this topic warn that the number of victims is much bigger because the statistics include only the ones detected and identified.

Digital Platform for youth "How to protect yourself from human trafficking?" is launched

Children speak of human trafficking

Photo: Marija Piroški

"We all have dreams. We dream of a better life. We want someone to love us, to be happy and successful."

Child trafficking in the Republic of Serbia – ahead of July 30, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Photo: Marija Piroshki

Ahead of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, NGO Atina and Child Rights Centre published a video “Between Dreams and Reality"

Photo: Marija Piroshki

"We all have dreams. We dream of a better life. We want someone to love us, to be happy and successful."

Photo: Stojne Atanasovska Dimishkovska

Child trafficking in the Western Balkans region is still on the rise, despite a number of legislative and practical measures taken in previous years.

The coronavirus pandemic has further increased the vulnerability of children, due to the growing economic insecurity, unemployment and restrictions of movement.