| Dokumendiregister | Sotsiaalministeerium |
| Viit | 1.5-8/2297-1 |
| Registreeritud | 28.09.2026 |
| Sünkroonitud | 29.09.2026 |
| Liik | Sissetulev kiri |
| Funktsioon | 1.5 Asjaajamine. Info- ja kommunikatsioonitehnoloogia arendus ja haldus |
| Sari | 1.5-8 Tervitus- ja tutvustuskirjad, kutsed ja kirjavahetus seminaridel, konverentsidel jt üritustel osalemiseks |
| Toimik | 1.5-8/2026 |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | Avalik |
| Adressaat | Austria Suursaatkond Tallinnas |
| Saabumis/saatmisviis | Austria Suursaatkond Tallinnas |
| Vastutaja | Kristiina Luht (Sotsiaalministeerium, Kantsleri vastutusvaldkond, Sotsiaalala asekantsleri vastutusvaldkond, Laste ja perede osakond) |
| Originaal | Ava uues aknas |
| Taotle dokumendi eemaldamist või parandamist |
Traffi cking in Human Beings is a serious crime that not only harms individuals and devastates lives, but also
represents a global challenge with signifi cant cross-border dimensions. Given the evolving nature and emerging
forms of this crime, there is a pressing need for innovative, sustainable, and comprehensive approaches. Eff ectively
combating Traffi cking in Human Beings requires coordinated action at both the national and international levels,
as well as the continuous development and implementation of modern strategies.
Combating Traffi cking in Human Beings is a key priority of Austrian foreign policy. To ensure eff ective national
coordination, the Task Force on Combating Traffi cking in Human Beings was established in 2004. Chaired by the
Federal Ministry for European and International Aff airs, it brings together representatives of all relevant ministries,
regional authorities, and civil society organisations to coordinate eff orts and strengthen cooperation in the fi ght
against Traffi cking in Human Beings.
Vienna has increasingly become a centre of expertise in the fi eld of combating Traffi cking in Human Beings,
benefi ting from close cooperation with international organisations such as the Council of Europe, the United
Nations Offi ce on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Since 2007, the Task Force, in cooperation with a range of partners, including the Principality of Liechtenstein,
the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the OSCE, has organised the annual Vienna Conference
on Combating Traffi cking in Human Beings. Bringing together national and international experts, the conference
has become a well-established platform for dialogue and an important strategic instrument in the fi ght against
Traffi cking in Human Beings. Its primary objectives are to facilitate the exchange of experiences, promote good
practices, and raise awareness of the evolving challenges associated with preventing and combating Traffi cking
in Human Beings. A series of thematic workshops enables participants to explore key issues in greater depth
and to develop practical approaches for addressing them.
This year’s conference, under the heading “Traffi cking in Human Beings in Transition: New Challenges – New Responses”, takes place 15 October 2026 at the Vienna School of International Studies and will be streamed online.
Concept Note
Vienna Conference on Combatting Traffi cking in Human Beings
TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS IN TRANSITION:
NEW CHALLENGES – NEW RESPONSES
15 October 2026 Location: Vienna School of International Studies
Ongoing digitalisation and the growing use of artificial intelligence present both new challenges and new
opportunities in the fight against Trafficking in Human Beings. Increasingly, Trafficking in Human Beings is shifting
into the digital sphere: whereas recruitment and exploitation once often relied on direct personal contact between
perpetrators and victims, social media and online platforms are now frequently used to initiate contact and
facilitate exploitation. Through sophisticated and manipulative online methods, vulnerable individuals around the
world can be deliberately targeted and recruited for exploitation. At the same time, those at risk are becoming
increasingly younger.
These developments pose significant challenges for law enforcement authorities, policymakers, and victim support
organisations. As Trafficking in Human Beings becomes ever more intertwined with the digital environment,
innovative responses and adapted measures are required. The objective is to harness the potential of modern
technologies, including artificial intelligence, to prevent and combat Trafficking in Human Beings more effectively,
while at the same time mitigating the risks arising from their misuse by criminal networks.
Digital tools and applications based on artificial intelligence can strengthen cross-border cooperation between
law enforcement authorities, facilitate the identification of perpetrators, and support efforts to bring them to
justice. At the same time, preventive awareness-raising measures, information campaigns, and counselling services
on the risks associated with Trafficking in Human Beings are of crucial importance. Enhancing awareness of
the dangers and vulnerabilities associated with digital environments is equally essential. The perspectives and
experiences of persons affected by Trafficking in Human Beings must also remain at the centre of all efforts to
prevent and combat this crime.
To ensure that trafficked persons are identified and receive timely assistance, clear responsibilities and effective
referral procedures are essential. Early identification and prompt referral are key to providing trafficked persons
with appropriate protection and support. The EU Directive on combating trafficking in human beings, revised in
2024, provides important momentum for addressing these challenges. Its objectives and requirements, including
the establishment of a National Referral Mechanism (NRM), are currently being implemented at the national level
and provide a strong foundation for the work of the Task Force on Trafficking in Human Beings.
These and other key issues related to Trafficking in Human Beings will be examined in greater depth and discussed
in four thematic workshops.
Workshops
Workshop 1: The phenomenon of Trafficking in Human Beings – new criminal offenses, digitalisation and financing Online recruitment via social media and encrypted communication, as well as digital money transfers (German and English)
Organised by the Criminal Intelligence Service Austria
Experts: Gerald Tatzgern (Criminal Intelligence Service Austria), Horst Schiller (Criminal Intelligence Service
Austria), N.N. META Group (online), Karim Adam (Federal Ministry of Finance – Financial Crime)
Trafficking in Human Beings is regarded as one of the most heinous crimes, committed millions of times a year
worldwide and one that can only be combated globally and within an international context. Perpetrators resort
to online recruitment methods via social media and messaging platforms in the recruitment of both minor and
adult victims of trafficking in human beings. They are exploited sexually, for their labour or through committing
criminal offences. This could suggest that it is particularly easy to employ such methods via the internet,
especially for these forms of exploitation. Similarly, the proceeds from trafficking in human beings are laundered
via intermediaries or coerced third parties and transferred digitally to the perpetrators or criminal organisations.
The workshop will discuss possible perceptions of these methods and how people might respond to them by
engaging with civil society, particularly Generation Z.
Workshop 2: Criminal Exploitation of Children: Hidden dimensions of Trafficking (English)
Organised by ECPAT Austria and the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Fundamental and Human Rights (LBI)
Experts: Sosa Henkoma (Expert by Experience) as well as experts from the fields of law enforcement, public
prosecution and victim support/social work
The recruitment of minors for the purpose of exploiting them for criminal activities (drug-related crime, cyber-
attacks, online fraud or serious violent crimes) is a growing international phenomenon and is becoming increasingly
significant as digitalisation advances, a development which has been confirmed by international organisations
(Europol, UNODC). Recruitment usually takes place via online platforms and social media. Reports from individual
countries show that increasingly manipulative methods are being used to target ever younger groups.
The workshop will examine the challenges involved in identifying and dealing appropriately with the children
concerned, with a particular focus on the application of the ‘non-punishment’ principle for trafficking victims
forced into crime, and will discuss these issues with experts from the police, judiciary and child victim support
organisations, as well as with an ‘expert by experience’ from the UK who himself became a victim of criminal
exploitation when he was a child.
Workshop 3: Beyond borders: Practical paths to transnational victim protection (English)
Organised by LEFÖ-IBF und IOM Austria
Moderation: Katie Klaffenböck (IOM Austria)
Experts: Tamara Schmidt (LEFÖ-IBF), Petra Jeney (EU-Anti-Trafficking Hub), Sophia Wirsching (Managing director,
KOK – German NGO Network against Trafficking in Human Beings), Nils Winkler (IOM Austria)
Trafficking in Human Beings is frequently a transnational phenomenon. In Austria, the majority of trafficked
persons originate from outside the country, either from other EU Member States or from third countries. While
some victims have viable prospects for remaining in Austria, others choose to return voluntarily or are subject to
return procedures. Conversely, trafficked persons may also be transferred to Austria, for instance when Austria
is deemed responsible for their asylum procedure or when individuals previously exploited elsewhere return to
Austria.
The cross-border transfer of trafficked persons presents significant challenges for victim protection and for
ensuring effective access to their rights. To address these challenges, the revised EU Anti-Trafficking Directive
foresees the establishment of a national focal point in each Member State to ensure effective cross-border referral
mechanisms. Although Austria has recently established a national referral mechanism, it does not yet include a
dedicated focal point for transnational referrals.
This workshop will analyse practical case examples of transnational referrals in order to identify key challenges
in ensuring that trafficked persons receive appropriate support services. It will also examine the structural
requirements necessary to facilitate the effective transfer of protection services between countries. The findings
of the workshop will contribute to the ongoing process of establishing an Austrian national focal point for
transnational referrals.
Workshop 4: Labour Exploitation: A Growing Problem? Recent Cases of Human Trafficking, Emerging Forms of Exploitation, and New Approaches to Addressing Them (German)
Organised by MEN VIA
Experts: Representatives of the EU Anti-Trafficking Hub, an Italian NGO focusing on seasonal farm work, and
representatives of the Sezonieri Campaign
Labour exploitation in the context of human trafficking is widely considered to be increasing, as reflected in
international reports, expert assessments, and domestic media coverage. In this workshop, MEN VIA will present
recent case examples involving affected men and discuss selected media reports highlighting different forms of
labour exploitation. The EU study on trafficking in human beings for the purpose of labour exploitation, published
in 2026, concludes that Member States should implement a range of measures to address this phenomenon more
effectively. The study emphasizes that human trafficking for labour exploitation is embedded within a broader
continuum of exploitative labour practices. It therefore recommends the development of national strategies,
enhanced expertise, coordinated cooperation among relevant stakeholders, and victim support services that
take into account the full spectrum of labour exploitation. Against this background, this workshop examines
the contribution of newly developed National Referral Mechanisms (NRMs) to the identification of trafficking in
human beings for the purpose of labour exploitation and, consequently, to ensuring that victims can access and
exercise their rights.
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Tel.: +372 627 8744
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.aussenministerium.at/tallinn
Traffi cking in Human Beings is a serious crime that not only harms individuals and devastates lives, but also
represents a global challenge with signifi cant cross-border dimensions. Given the evolving nature and emerging
forms of this crime, there is a pressing need for innovative, sustainable, and comprehensive approaches. Eff ectively
combating Traffi cking in Human Beings requires coordinated action at both the national and international levels,
as well as the continuous development and implementation of modern strategies.
Combating Traffi cking in Human Beings is a key priority of Austrian foreign policy. To ensure eff ective national
coordination, the Task Force on Combating Traffi cking in Human Beings was established in 2004. Chaired by the
Federal Ministry for European and International Aff airs, it brings together representatives of all relevant ministries,
regional authorities, and civil society organisations to coordinate eff orts and strengthen cooperation in the fi ght
against Traffi cking in Human Beings.
Vienna has increasingly become a centre of expertise in the fi eld of combating Traffi cking in Human Beings,
benefi ting from close cooperation with international organisations such as the Council of Europe, the United
Nations Offi ce on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Since 2007, the Task Force, in cooperation with a range of partners, including the Principality of Liechtenstein,
the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the OSCE, has organised the annual Vienna Conference
on Combating Traffi cking in Human Beings. Bringing together national and international experts, the conference
has become a well-established platform for dialogue and an important strategic instrument in the fi ght against
Traffi cking in Human Beings. Its primary objectives are to facilitate the exchange of experiences, promote good
practices, and raise awareness of the evolving challenges associated with preventing and combating Traffi cking
in Human Beings. A series of thematic workshops enables participants to explore key issues in greater depth
and to develop practical approaches for addressing them.
This year’s conference, under the heading “Traffi cking in Human Beings in Transition: New Challenges – New Responses”, takes place 15 October 2026 at the Vienna School of International Studies and will be streamed online.
Concept Note
Vienna Conference on Combatting Traffi cking in Human Beings
TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS IN TRANSITION:
NEW CHALLENGES – NEW RESPONSES
15 October 2026 Location: Vienna School of International Studies
Ongoing digitalisation and the growing use of artificial intelligence present both new challenges and new
opportunities in the fight against Trafficking in Human Beings. Increasingly, Trafficking in Human Beings is shifting
into the digital sphere: whereas recruitment and exploitation once often relied on direct personal contact between
perpetrators and victims, social media and online platforms are now frequently used to initiate contact and
facilitate exploitation. Through sophisticated and manipulative online methods, vulnerable individuals around the
world can be deliberately targeted and recruited for exploitation. At the same time, those at risk are becoming
increasingly younger.
These developments pose significant challenges for law enforcement authorities, policymakers, and victim support
organisations. As Trafficking in Human Beings becomes ever more intertwined with the digital environment,
innovative responses and adapted measures are required. The objective is to harness the potential of modern
technologies, including artificial intelligence, to prevent and combat Trafficking in Human Beings more effectively,
while at the same time mitigating the risks arising from their misuse by criminal networks.
Digital tools and applications based on artificial intelligence can strengthen cross-border cooperation between
law enforcement authorities, facilitate the identification of perpetrators, and support efforts to bring them to
justice. At the same time, preventive awareness-raising measures, information campaigns, and counselling services
on the risks associated with Trafficking in Human Beings are of crucial importance. Enhancing awareness of
the dangers and vulnerabilities associated with digital environments is equally essential. The perspectives and
experiences of persons affected by Trafficking in Human Beings must also remain at the centre of all efforts to
prevent and combat this crime.
To ensure that trafficked persons are identified and receive timely assistance, clear responsibilities and effective
referral procedures are essential. Early identification and prompt referral are key to providing trafficked persons
with appropriate protection and support. The EU Directive on combating trafficking in human beings, revised in
2024, provides important momentum for addressing these challenges. Its objectives and requirements, including
the establishment of a National Referral Mechanism (NRM), are currently being implemented at the national level
and provide a strong foundation for the work of the Task Force on Trafficking in Human Beings.
These and other key issues related to Trafficking in Human Beings will be examined in greater depth and discussed
in four thematic workshops.
Workshops
Workshop 1: The phenomenon of Trafficking in Human Beings – new criminal offenses, digitalisation and financing Online recruitment via social media and encrypted communication, as well as digital money transfers (German and English)
Organised by the Criminal Intelligence Service Austria
Experts: Gerald Tatzgern (Criminal Intelligence Service Austria), Horst Schiller (Criminal Intelligence Service
Austria), N.N. META Group (online), Karim Adam (Federal Ministry of Finance – Financial Crime)
Trafficking in Human Beings is regarded as one of the most heinous crimes, committed millions of times a year
worldwide and one that can only be combated globally and within an international context. Perpetrators resort
to online recruitment methods via social media and messaging platforms in the recruitment of both minor and
adult victims of trafficking in human beings. They are exploited sexually, for their labour or through committing
criminal offences. This could suggest that it is particularly easy to employ such methods via the internet,
especially for these forms of exploitation. Similarly, the proceeds from trafficking in human beings are laundered
via intermediaries or coerced third parties and transferred digitally to the perpetrators or criminal organisations.
The workshop will discuss possible perceptions of these methods and how people might respond to them by
engaging with civil society, particularly Generation Z.
Workshop 2: Criminal Exploitation of Children: Hidden dimensions of Trafficking (English)
Organised by ECPAT Austria and the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Fundamental and Human Rights (LBI)
Experts: Sosa Henkoma (Expert by Experience) as well as experts from the fields of law enforcement, public
prosecution and victim support/social work
The recruitment of minors for the purpose of exploiting them for criminal activities (drug-related crime, cyber-
attacks, online fraud or serious violent crimes) is a growing international phenomenon and is becoming increasingly
significant as digitalisation advances, a development which has been confirmed by international organisations
(Europol, UNODC). Recruitment usually takes place via online platforms and social media. Reports from individual
countries show that increasingly manipulative methods are being used to target ever younger groups.
The workshop will examine the challenges involved in identifying and dealing appropriately with the children
concerned, with a particular focus on the application of the ‘non-punishment’ principle for trafficking victims
forced into crime, and will discuss these issues with experts from the police, judiciary and child victim support
organisations, as well as with an ‘expert by experience’ from the UK who himself became a victim of criminal
exploitation when he was a child.
Workshop 3: Beyond borders: Practical paths to transnational victim protection (English)
Organised by LEFÖ-IBF und IOM Austria
Moderation: Katie Klaffenböck (IOM Austria)
Experts: Tamara Schmidt (LEFÖ-IBF), Petra Jeney (EU-Anti-Trafficking Hub), Sophia Wirsching (Managing director,
KOK – German NGO Network against Trafficking in Human Beings), Nils Winkler (IOM Austria)
Trafficking in Human Beings is frequently a transnational phenomenon. In Austria, the majority of trafficked
persons originate from outside the country, either from other EU Member States or from third countries. While
some victims have viable prospects for remaining in Austria, others choose to return voluntarily or are subject to
return procedures. Conversely, trafficked persons may also be transferred to Austria, for instance when Austria
is deemed responsible for their asylum procedure or when individuals previously exploited elsewhere return to
Austria.
The cross-border transfer of trafficked persons presents significant challenges for victim protection and for
ensuring effective access to their rights. To address these challenges, the revised EU Anti-Trafficking Directive
foresees the establishment of a national focal point in each Member State to ensure effective cross-border referral
mechanisms. Although Austria has recently established a national referral mechanism, it does not yet include a
dedicated focal point for transnational referrals.
This workshop will analyse practical case examples of transnational referrals in order to identify key challenges
in ensuring that trafficked persons receive appropriate support services. It will also examine the structural
requirements necessary to facilitate the effective transfer of protection services between countries. The findings
of the workshop will contribute to the ongoing process of establishing an Austrian national focal point for
transnational referrals.
Workshop 4: Labour Exploitation: A Growing Problem? Recent Cases of Human Trafficking, Emerging Forms of Exploitation, and New Approaches to Addressing Them (German)
Organised by MEN VIA
Experts: Representatives of the EU Anti-Trafficking Hub, an Italian NGO focusing on seasonal farm work, and
representatives of the Sezonieri Campaign
Labour exploitation in the context of human trafficking is widely considered to be increasing, as reflected in
international reports, expert assessments, and domestic media coverage. In this workshop, MEN VIA will present
recent case examples involving affected men and discuss selected media reports highlighting different forms of
labour exploitation. The EU study on trafficking in human beings for the purpose of labour exploitation, published
in 2026, concludes that Member States should implement a range of measures to address this phenomenon more
effectively. The study emphasizes that human trafficking for labour exploitation is embedded within a broader
continuum of exploitative labour practices. It therefore recommends the development of national strategies,
enhanced expertise, coordinated cooperation among relevant stakeholders, and victim support services that
take into account the full spectrum of labour exploitation. Against this background, this workshop examines
the contribution of newly developed National Referral Mechanisms (NRMs) to the identification of trafficking in
human beings for the purpose of labour exploitation and, consequently, to ensuring that victims can access and
exercise their rights.
Vienna Conference on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings
TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS IN TRANSITION: NEW CHALLENGES – NEW RESPONSES 15 October 2026 Vienna School of International Studies
TASK FORCE
AUSTRIA
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
REGISTRATION
The conference is a public event and participation is free of charge. Participants are kindly requested to fill in the online registration form by 12 October 2026 available at this link. 220 people can participate in person. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. The event will also be streamed online. The stream can be accessed via a link that will be provided on the Ministry’s website. Simultaneous interpretation (German, English) will be provided for the plenary session of the conference. The discussion of the workshop results and the closing of the conference will also be simultaneously interpreted.
Sign up
PROGRAMME
15 October 2026
08:45 – 09:30 Registration
09:30 – 10:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Martin Eichtinger, Director of the Vienna School of International Studies Magnus Brunner, EU Commissioner Internal Affairs and Migration (via video message) Sabine Monauni, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Environment and Culture of the Principality of Liechtenstein (via video message) Kari Johnstone, OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Human Trafficking (via video message) Ilias Chatzis, Chief of the Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch at UNODC Nikolaus Marschik, Secretary General for Foreign Affairs at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
10:00 – 10:20 Keynote Speech
Heather Komenda, Regional Thematic Specialist for Migrant Protection IOM Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, Vienna
10:20 – 10:40 Coffee break
10:40 – 11:50 Panel Discussion on the conference theme “Trafficking in Human Beings in Transition: New Challenges – New Responses”
Sosa Henkoma, Expert by Experience Petra Jeney, EU Anti-Trafficking Hub
Aaron Mango, Assistant United States Attorney and Senior Litigation Coordinator in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York Celeste Tortosa, Co-Director of LEFÖ-IBF
Moderator: Christian Fellner, Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
11:50 – 12:30 Discussion with the Audience
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 16:00 Parallel Workshops (Vienna School of International Studies and Online)
1 The phenomenon of Trafficking in Human Beings – new criminal offenses, digitalisation and financing (German and English) Criminal Intelligence Service Austria
2 Criminal Exploitation of Children: Hidden dimensions of Trafficking (English) ECPAT Austria and Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Fundamental and Human Rights
3 Beyond borders: Practical paths to transnational victim protection (English) LEFÖ-IBF and IOM Austria
4 Labour Exploitation: A Growing Problem? Recent Cases of Human Trafficking, Emerging Forms of Exploitation, and New Approaches to Addressing Them (German) MEN VIA
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee break
16:30 – 17:00 Presentations by Workshop Rapporteurs
Gerald Tatzgern, Head of Department of Investigations, Organized and Serious Crime, Criminal Intelligence Service Austria BK Helmut Sax, Senior Researcher, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Fundamental and Human Rights Tamara Schmidt, Co-Director of LEFÖ-IBF Manfred Buchner, Director MEN VIA
17:00 – 17:30 Discussion of Workshop Outcome
17:30 – 17:45 Closing Remarks
Lynn Chircop Faure, GRETA member from Malta Georg Stillfried, National Anti-Trafficking Coordinator; Head of the Austrian Task Force on Combatting Human Trafficking
Vienna Conference on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings
TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS IN TRANSITION: NEW CHALLENGES – NEW RESPONSES 15 October 2026 Vienna School of International Studies
TASK FORCE
AUSTRIA
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
REGISTRATION
The conference is a public event and participation is free of charge. Participants are kindly requested to fill in the online registration form by 12 October 2026 available at this link. 220 people can participate in person. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. The event will also be streamed online. The stream can be accessed via a link that will be provided on the Ministry’s website. Simultaneous interpretation (German, English) will be provided for the plenary session of the conference. The discussion of the workshop results and the closing of the conference will also be simultaneously interpreted.
Sign up
PROGRAMME
15 October 2026
08:45 – 09:30 Registration
09:30 – 10:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Martin Eichtinger, Director of the Vienna School of International Studies Magnus Brunner, EU Commissioner Internal Affairs and Migration (via video message) Sabine Monauni, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Environment and Culture of the Principality of Liechtenstein (via video message) Kari Johnstone, OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Human Trafficking (via video message) Ilias Chatzis, Chief of the Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch at UNODC Nikolaus Marschik, Secretary General for Foreign Affairs at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
10:00 – 10:20 Keynote Speech
Heather Komenda, Regional Thematic Specialist for Migrant Protection IOM Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, Vienna
10:20 – 10:40 Coffee break
10:40 – 11:50 Panel Discussion on the conference theme “Trafficking in Human Beings in Transition: New Challenges – New Responses”
Sosa Henkoma, Expert by Experience Petra Jeney, EU Anti-Trafficking Hub
Aaron Mango, Assistant United States Attorney and Senior Litigation Coordinator in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York Celeste Tortosa, Co-Director of LEFÖ-IBF
Moderator: Christian Fellner, Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
11:50 – 12:30 Discussion with the Audience
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 16:00 Parallel Workshops (Vienna School of International Studies and Online)
1 The phenomenon of Trafficking in Human Beings – new criminal offenses, digitalisation and financing (German and English) Criminal Intelligence Service Austria
2 Criminal Exploitation of Children: Hidden dimensions of Trafficking (English) ECPAT Austria and Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Fundamental and Human Rights
3 Beyond borders: Practical paths to transnational victim protection (English) LEFÖ-IBF and IOM Austria
4 Labour Exploitation: A Growing Problem? Recent Cases of Human Trafficking, Emerging Forms of Exploitation, and New Approaches to Addressing Them (German) MEN VIA
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee break
16:30 – 17:00 Presentations by Workshop Rapporteurs
Gerald Tatzgern, Head of Department of Investigations, Organized and Serious Crime, Criminal Intelligence Service Austria BK Helmut Sax, Senior Researcher, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Fundamental and Human Rights Tamara Schmidt, Co-Director of LEFÖ-IBF Manfred Buchner, Director MEN VIA
17:00 – 17:30 Discussion of Workshop Outcome
17:30 – 17:45 Closing Remarks
Lynn Chircop Faure, GRETA member from Malta Georg Stillfried, National Anti-Trafficking Coordinator; Head of the Austrian Task Force on Combatting Human Trafficking