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Cyprus Shows Poor Results in Implementing Human Trafficking Obligations

The MediterraneanĀ Institute of Gender Studies (MIGS) published its latest report on the implementation of the EU Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings by Cyprus, showing that there are several and serious gaps in terms of prevention, protection of victims, and prosecution of traffickers.

The Group of Experts on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA), who conducted the survey, notes that measures need to be taken in order to protect victimsā€™ private life and safety during legal proceedings, to discourage demand for trafficked persons, to convince victims testifying against their offenders and to conduct proactive investigation of potential trafficking cases.

MIGS Policy Coordinator, Jozie Christodoulou pointed out that human trafficking in Cyprus has always been widespread although the exact number of the victims is not known.

The phenomenon is reportedly gaining ground not only in pubs and cabarets but also in the streets, universities, massage parlors and even coffee shops.

One of the major findings of the report is that the legal definition of ā€œvictimā€ in Cyprus is not the same with the one described in the Convention.

MIGS and GRETA have called on the Cyprus government to implement the overall directives of the Convention ratified in 2008, despite the fact that the Office of the Attorney General dismissed the negative comments and argued that the legal framework of the Republic is competent and satisfactory.

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