Seminar devoted to labor markets and effects of human trafficking (11/20/05)

Seminar devoted to labor markets and effects of human trafficking

KYIV - A study of labor markets in 10 Ukrainian regions most affected by human trafficking, conducted under a project of the European Union (EU), was presented on November 1 by the OSCE project coordinator in Ukraine at a seminar in the Crimean capital of Symferopol.

The paper, prepared by the Office of the Project Coordinator, offers recommendations to state and local policy-makers for improving the socio-economic situation and for reducing the negative impact of labor migration by stimulating the growth of small- and medium-sized enterprises, restructuring unprofitable businesses, and attracting foreign and domestic investments.

It also provides a detailed list of the best investment opportunities in each region.

"If we are to make the necessary improvements and to strengthen the fight against trafficking in human beings, all aspects of labor migration must be understood," said Ambassador James Schumaker, OSCE project coordinator in Ukraine.

"The commitment of Ukraine's Labor and Social Policy Ministry is most encouraging and responsible in this respect," he added.

The study was conducted as part of the two-year European Commission-funded project titled "Combating Trafficking in Human Beings in Ukraine" within the framework of its regional action program for Ukraine. This project, implemented in partnership with the International Organization for Migration, dedicated almost 2 million euros to address three inter-related aspects of trafficking from, through and within Ukraine: protection and reintegration of victims, prosecution and prevention.

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