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Human rights

Fundamental and universal rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. They consist of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that States are obliged to fully respect according to common standards ratified by national and international legislation.

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country of origin

Human rights; Human Trafficking

The country a trafficked person comes from (also referred to as “source country”).

country of transit

Human rights; Human Trafficking

The country a trafficked person travels through to reach her/his final destination.

cultural mediator

Human rights; Human Trafficking

A foreigner him/herself, the mediator is a professional who functions as an intermediary between the needs of migrants and the response of public services and NGOs to facilitate ...

data protection

Human rights; Human Trafficking

Legal measures which protect the privacy and the fundamental rights of natural and legal persons on whom data are processed by private or federal bodies.

debt bondage

Human rights; Human Trafficking

Debt bondage is a situation that arises when a person provides a loan to another and uses his/her labour/services, or those of another person over whom the debtor has control, to ...

deception

Human rights; Human Trafficking

The term is understood as misleading a person by words or condunct about the nature of work or services to be provided (i.e., promises of legitimate work), the conditions of work, ...

durable solution

Human rights; Human Trafficking

Long-term arrangements for child victims of trafficking as opposed to short-term solutions (such as reflection period, emergency assistance and temporary residence permits). More ...