Duration: 1 February 2011 to 31 July 2012
The project “Enhancing multi-stakeholder cooperation to fight human trafficking in countries of origin and destination” focused on fostering partnership and networks between Nigeria and Europe. Additionally, it aimed to open direct channels of communication and develop standard operational procedures among law enforcement, judiciary and victim service providers in both regions. The project will contributed to preventing human trafficking by raising awareness about the complexity of the issue among relevant stakeholders and vulnerable groups.
The participating countries were: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Nigeria, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
The following activities were implemented in the framework of the project:
These activities improved support to victims of human trafficking through strengthened capacity in Nigeria and Europe and enhanced operational cooperation among law enforcement, judiciary and victim service providers in countries of origin and destination. The organization of a Film Festival will resulted in increased awareness about the complexity of trafficking in human beings among vulnerable groups and practitioners.
The 18-month project was jointly implemented by IOM, UNODC and the NGO EXIT in Nigeria and Vienna. It was co-funded by the European Commission and the participating countries.