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In 2003, the OSCE established the Office and post of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings to lead and co-ordinate the OSCE’s efforts in assisting its participating States to develop and implement effective policies to combat and prevent all forms of human trafficking and protect victims.

The OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings provides the framework for OSCE activities in support of the anti-trafficking efforts of participating States. It contains core commitments for action at the national level, known as the ‘4 Ps’: 

• Prevention, including raising awareness and combating demand for sexual services and cheap goods and services that fuel human trafficking
• Protection of victims’ rights, including access to assistance and compensation
• Prosecution, covering investigation and adjudication of trafficking crimes
• Partnerships, emphasizing the importance of co-operation with States, international organizations, civil society, survivors and the private sector

OSCE Action Plan on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, 2 December 2003

Addendum to the OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings, 6 December 2013

The Office assists OSCE participating States through awareness-raising, technical assistance, capacity-building, research, partnerships and policy development, and provides comprehensive guides and actionable resources to help them meet their commitments, employing victim-centred and trauma-informed approaches.

Under the guidance of Special Representative Kari Johnstone, the Office's committed team diligently strives to fulfill this crucial mandate, working tirelessly to make a positive global impact on a growing issue that is becoming ever more complex.