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DENMARK Achievements and obstacles Anne Katrine Bertelsen Department of Gender Equality. Numbers, numbers, numbers…The Danish trends 2003-2006 Social organizations have been in contact with about 900 women thought to be victims of human trafficking (of which some may have been repeats).
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DENMARKAchievements and obstacles Anne Katrine BertelsenDepartment of Gender Equality • Numbers, numbers, numbers…The Danish trends 2003-2006 • Social organizations have been in contact with about 900 women thought to be victims of human trafficking (of which some may have been repeats). • Women from Africa constitutes an increasing share of street prostitutes. Other prostitutes are primarily coming from Eastern Europe. • In massage parlours the largest group of women is of a Thai background. • Information on women who stayed in Denmark, covered by the offer of protection (about 100 women): • 18-24 of age • 60 pct. were aware that they were recruited into prostitution, 20 pct. were not • Most of the women want to find jobs outside the prostitution business, go back to school etc. Some see no alternative to prostitution
DENMARK – ACHIEVEMENTS… Action plan to combat trafficking in human beings 2007 – 2010 National Anti Trafficking Center has been established • Responsible for coordinating the social efforts nationwide as well as for ensuring that all actors involved collaborate operationally • Developing methods for outreach work and programs for a prepared return • Managing a network of NGOs in countries of origin • Establishing local groups • Operating a hotline • Coordinating the gathering and transfer of knowledge among relevant actors both locally and nationally • Education and training of professionals
DENMARK – ACHIEVMENTS… • Danish National police strategy for a strengthened police effort against prostitution kingpins: • Human trafficking as part of the Danish Police Academy’s basic education • Continued training activities for police employees and employees of the prosecutorial authorities • Extensive guidelines for the police force • Expanded collaboration with other authorities and organizations • Preparation of local strategies and action plans
DENMARK - …AND OBSTACLES • Prepared returns • Safe returns and the chance of a new life upon returning home • Nordic Baltic Network – added value Thank you