A two-day class on “Trafficking in Human Beings,” with the participation of judges and prosecutors, kicked off today in Yerevan, conducted by the International Labor Organization (ILO).

   The chief technical consultant of ILO, Jolt Dudash, said that the class will promote a deeper understanding by the judges and prosecutors of the issue and will help the judicial bodies to strengthen their skills for fighting effectively against trafficking. Trafficking is a crime of international nature, and the international experience and cooperation with the relevant establishments of other countries is important for fighting against it.

   “Effective prosecution of the violators of law is an important preventive factor and promotes the prevention of trafficking and forced labor,” he said. Relevant work must be carried out in that direction in Armenia and, according to J. Dudash, it is necessary to improve the current legislation of the country. He also underscored the steps directed towards the support of the victims of trafficking.

   During the two-day class, the participants will discuss trafficking in human beings, methodology of investigation, and improvement of the defense of witnesses of trafficking. Reports will be presented on the international mechanisms of fighting against trafficking in human beings and forced labor.

   The class is being held within the framework of “Comprehensive Program on Fighting Against Trafficking in Armenia” financed by the EU.

Source: www.armenpress.am