Trade with people: GdP calls for urgent measures against abuse

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In einem aktuellen Bericht äußert GdP-Bundesvorsitzender Jochen Kopelke Besorgnis über die steigende Ausbeutung Minderjähriger und Zwangsheiraten. Um diese Probleme nachhaltig zu bekämpfen, fordert er mehr Personal und Befugnisse für die Polizei sowie eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit Behörden und Social-Media-Unternehmen. Der Artikel beleuchtet auch die Verpflichtung der Bundesregierung, EU-Richtlinien zur Bekämpfung von Menschenhandel in nationales Recht umzusetzen. Erfahren Sie mehr über die Herausforderungen und Handlungsempfehlungen zur Prävention von Gewalt und Menschenhandel.
In a recent report, GdP Federal Chairman Jochen Kopelke comments on the increasing exploitation of minors and forced marriages. In order to combat these problems sustainably, he demands more personnel and powers for the police as well as close cooperation with authorities and social media companies. The article also illuminates the Federal Government's obligation to implement EU guidelines to combat human trafficking into national law. Learn more about the challenges and recommendations for action for the prevention of violence and human trafficking. (Symbolbild/MB)

growing concern about human trafficking in Germany: a call for cooperation

The topic of human trafficking and the associated exploitation accept alarming proportions in Germany. Especially in recent years, the focus has focused on the exploitation of minors and forced marriages. These developments were shown in the current federal parliamentary image of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), whereby the union of the police (GdP) urgently emphasizes the need for an increased legal framework.

The GdP Federal President Jochen Kopelke illustrates that it is not only about the punishment of the perpetrators, but also about the prevention of crimes that are often committed over the Internet. In view of the increasing number of cases in which young people have come across social media in exploitation situations, the GdP calls for more options for the police and for social media companies. The latter should be in their responsibility to seriously examine assumptions about potential crimes and to actively support reports.

An essential point that Kopelke appeals is is the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation. The police cannot combat human trafficking. A close cooperation between the police, public prosecutors and social authorities as well as the support of civil society are required here. Due to an educational approach and the awareness of the population, prevention measures could possibly be taken to identify risk factors at an early stage.

The need for rapid action becomes all the more urgent, since the EU directive to combat human trafficking should be implemented in national law until July 2026. Kopelke appeals to the Federal Government to mark forced marriages as human trafficking and to punish them accordingly. This would not only change statistical data, but also give the victims a voice and give them legal protection.

The GdP has been actively committed to topics such as domestic violence against women and minors for years. Your federal women's group has launched numerous initiatives to combat these problems, which show how important a shelter is for those affected and how essential legal measures are to contain such offenses.

In the current discussion about human rights standards and the well -being of those affected, it is crucial that all social actors pull together. The vicious circle of exploitation and human trafficking can only be broken through comprehensive information and preventive action.

We provide important resources for more information about the current state of investigation and protective measures against human trafficking.