European day to combat human trafficking: Romania continues its efforts to combat the phenomenontranslated

The European Day against Trafficking in Human Beings is marked annually on 18 October to draw attention to this phenomenon and the need to protect victims.

Established in 2007, at the recommendation of the European Parliament and at the proposal of the European Commission, this day aims to raise awareness of human trafficking and strengthen cooperation between institutions and organizations involved in preventing the phenomenon and supporting victims.

Human trafficking is a serious violation of fundamental human rights, with victims being exploited for various purposes, including forced labor, sexual exploitation or begging.

According to the latest European Commission report, more than 20,000 victims of human trafficking were registered in the European Union in 2023–2024, 16.1% more than in 2021–2022. However, the European authorities draw attention to the fact that the real number of victims is much higher, with many cases remaining undetected.

The situation in Romania According to the National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons (ANITP), 610 victims were identified in Romania in the year...