When you need money to provide for yourself and your family. When you are seeking a reliable job for a stable income. When you need shelter, a safe place to stay, or improved living conditions... There may be fraudsters among those offering what you need.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that more than 32 million people, constituting 85% of Ukraine's total population, are affected by the full-scale war. Confronted with the direct or indirect impacts of hostilities, displacement, and a weakened economy, the population has become more susceptible to falling into trafficking situations and more vulnerable to other forms of exploitation.
The campaign is being implemented jointly with the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine and the All-Ukrainian Coalition of Non-Governmental Organizations on Countering Human Trafficking, with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway and the Ministry of Justice of Sweden.
ACCORDING TO THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM UKRAINE):
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>76000
Ukrainians have been survivors of human trafficking since 1991
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7%
of survivors of human trafficking are men
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27%
of human trafficking cases in 2023 were related to labour exploitation
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15%
of human trafficking survivors possess higher or technical education
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7%
of the survivors are aged 25-44
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2 and 27
are the ages of the youngest and oldest survivors
WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING?
HUMAN TRAFFICKING is a form of modern slavery and human rights violation that persists in the twenty-first century, affecting countries worldwide, including Ukraine. Exploiters make a profit by controlling and exploiting other people. This problem can affect everyone, irrespective of age, gender, education or social status. Every year, about 600,000 to 800,000 people worldwide are trafficked for the purpose of exploitation (according to US government estimates). Exploitation can occur both within and outside the country, and recruiters are often people you know and trust.
EXPLOITATION
EXPLOITATION
BEGGING
IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY/
EXPLOITATION BY THE ARMED GROUPS
FOR THE ORGAN REMOVAL
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LABOUR
EXPLOITATION -
SEXUAL
EXPLOITATION -
FORCED
BEGGING -
FORCED INVOLVEMENT
IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY/
EXPLOITATION BY THE ARMED GROUPS -
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
FOR THE ORGAN REMOVAL
There are certain signs or red flags that may indicate the criminal intentions of people who offer you help or job.
THE MOST COMMON RED FLAGS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- Feeling rushed and pressured to make quick decisions
- Demands for upfront payment for intermediary services
- Requests to hand over passport, phone, and other personal items
- Refusal to provide documents confirming the person or organization's identity
- Psychological pressure and manipulation
- Being asked to transfer packages with undisclosed contents
- Lack of details about the place of stay
- Unrealistically high salary
- Informal employment
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SAFETY?
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TRANSPORT
Know where you are going and the people you are going with. Share the details of your trip with your family or friends.
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COMMUNICATION
Do not give your mobile phone to anyone. Be wary when dealing with strangers.
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HELP
Accept help only from trustworthy people and organisations.
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DOCUMENTS
Provide documents only to officials. Make and keep electronic copies of the documents.
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CONTACT
Always stay in touch with your family and friends. Agree on a code word or phrase that will let others know you are in danger.
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EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Make sure that the contract is translated correctly, does not contain vague wording, and that it contains clearly stated terms and conditions of employment that you understand.
Forced
begging
Exploitation
of labour
Sexual
exploitation
Survival
sex
Forced involvement
in armed conflict
DANIA'S
STORY
16 years old
OLENA'S
STORY
29 years old
ANDRII'S
STORY
43 years old
VIRA'S
STORY
54 years old
DMYTRO'S
STORY
25 years old
"THEY USED YOU"
2022-2023
support
and restoration of documents
items and clothing
and family support
counselling and referral
and examinations
rehabilitation centre
and retraining courses
equipment
your own business
NATIONAL TOLL-FREE COUNTER-TRAFFICKING AND MIGRANT ADVICE HOTLINE
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From landline phones in Ukraine
0 800 505 501
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From mobile phones in Ukraine
527
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Electronic consultations
www.527.org.ua
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Telegram bot
t.me/SafeMigrationBot
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Government
counter-trafficking hotline15-47
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National Police
of Ukraine102
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Ukrainian Parliament
Commissioner for
Human Rights0 800 501 720
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NPU Migration
Police Department098 481 03 45
This website was created within the framework of the Protection Programme of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Ukraine with funding from the Government of Japan, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The information presented on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of donors or IOM. All rights reserved.