International recommendation

Identification of, and assistance to, child victims of trafficking

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA)
Theme:
Protection, support and compensation
Populations of concern:
ChildrenVictims of trafficking
Relevant THB article:
Art. 10 – Identification of the victims
Source:
Report concerning the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings by Norway third evaluation round

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure types:
Institutions, practices and guidelinesTraining and capacity building
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

GRETA welcomes the setting up of the central guidance unit for child victims of trafficking and the work undertaken by it since 2019, and considers that the Norwegian authorities should take further steps to improve child victims’ identification and assistance, and in particular:
– ensure that the process of setting up an NRM is in line with trafficked children’s specific needs, and provide for information sharing and adequate co-ordination between different actors involved;
– continue to take actions for reducing the risk of children going missing from state care;
– provide training to all professionals working with child victims of trafficking