Project name

Trafficking in human beings in Bulgaria and the Netherlands – common efforts in counteraction

Project duration

2009 - 2010

Project partners

Bulgaria:

• Bulgarian National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
• Bulgarian Ministry of Interior - Directorate for Countering Organized and Serious Crime (DCOSC) within the Chief Directorate Criminal Police

The Netherlands:

• EVD, Agency for International Business and Co-operation, Unit for International Public Co-operation
• Department of International Police Cooperation (IPOL) from the Netherlands Police Agency (KLPD)

In cooperation with:

• Тhe Netherlands Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
• Тhe Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Project purpose

Strengthening the efficiency of Bulgarian authorities in the response to human trafficking aimed at prevention and combating trafficking in human beings and protection of the victims.

Expected results 

• Highly qualified and well-trained staff of the THB Section, DCOSC, MoI, with competence and skills in the specific areas of information and analytical activity;
• Improved cooperation related to combating THB between Bulgaria law enforcement authorities, the prosecutors office and other relevant institutions;
• Improved cooperation related to combating THB between Bulgaria and the Netherlands;
• Increasing the capacity of the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (NCCTHB), its Local Commissions and NGOs in Bulgaria regarding the protection of human trafficking victims;
• Increasing the capacity of NCCTHB, its Local Commissions and NGOs concerning the prevention of human trafficking;
• Increased awareness among vulnerable group on the risks of human trafficking and methods of recruitment.