New report reveals: human trafficking in Germany - a sad everyday face
New report reveals: human trafficking in Germany - a sad everyday face
Every day a shocking reality is lived in Germany: human trafficking in all its cruel facets! Whether for prostitution, for exploitative work on construction sites or in agriculture - countless people become victims of a system that no humanity knows. Every day they have to work under unworthy conditions without adequate wages, often in miserable accommodations, and they are exposed to violence and threats.
Beate Rudolf, the director of the German Institute for Human Rights, raises the alarm: "There is no comprehensive and uniform data recording on human trafficking so far. This is scandalous! We can only make effective political decisions using resilient data." The monitor human trafficking presented in Berlin now provides an overwhelming abundance of data that show the dimension of this crime.
Data, the horror!
Between 2020 and 2022, terrifying 3,155 people were identified as victims of human trafficking! That is almost three affected people a day! Over 25 percent of these victims are minors - all of this should be willing to alert!
Despite these alarming numbers, the intersection between the identified victims and the people who have tried for help remains minimally: only 13 percent received support from specialist advice centers. An absurdity, as well as Nailile Tanis from the Human Trade reporting agency. "We must not allow the treatment of those affected to depend on the place of residence!"
The despair of those affected is unimaginable. Often you do not know that you have claims for psychological support, legal advice and medical care! The existing standards to identify human trafficking and help the victims are completely inadequate and inconsistent - here it is urgently needed!
EU directive and the pressure on Germany
The EU recognized and reacted to the importance of the topic: In July 2024, a changed guideline against human trafficking will come into force. This demands immediate changes from Germany in criminal prosecution and the protection of those affected. Relatives of certain professional groups that have to deal with victims regularly must be specially trained - a step in the right direction!
The federal government has also reacted to the problem and plans to develop a national action plan to combat all forms of human trafficking. But there is still a lot to do to end the cruel conditions!
It is time for us to stand together for the rights of those affected and ensure that not only words, but also acts follow. Every single person who suffers from these conditions is one too much! The human trade monitor is the first step to finally hold the light of the public to this crime!
Further information: Monitor Human Trade in Germany: First periodical report
Short version - Monitor human trafficking in Germany
Summary Monitoring Report: Human Trafficking in Germany. First periodic report