human trafficking
The ministries of justice, labour and social welfare on Wednesday signed memorandums of cooperation for combatting human trafficking and the protection of victims. The first...
Two detained for human trafficking
A 60 and 25-year-old were detained for five days and appeared in court on Monday on allegations of human trafficking and labour exploitation. The two...
Police arrest man under suspicion of human trafficking
A 21-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, under suspicion of aiding in human trafficking in Cyprus, police said. After receiving an anonymous tip, the police...
Cyprusâ frozen conflict exacerbates human trafficking
The division of the island makes it easier for human traffickers to trick their victims into coming to Cyprus and harder for the authorities to...
Measures to wipe out human trafficking need to be ramped up, says Lottides
More effective measures need to be adopted in an effort to crack down and eradicate human trafficking, said Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Protection,...
Bicommunal anti-human trafficking march
The Turkish Cypriot human rights platform will hold its first Walk for Freedom march this month to raise awareness on human trafficking, as cases are...
Bi-communal cooperation for the Walk for Freedom to combat human trafficking
The international Walk for Freedom, organised to combat human trafficking and raise awareness on the issue, is being held for the first time in Cyprus...
Cyprus working with other nations to fight human trafficking
The fight against human trafficking requires international cooperation at all levels and Cyprus actively participates in the international effort to curb the issue, Justice Minister...
Cypriot actress nominated for ‘Red Shoes’ award
Cypriot actress, Paola Hatzilambri, known for producing theatrical monologues, has been nominated to receive a Norns Award, along with a Red Shoes Award, so-named in...
Human trafficking: the fastest growing crime
By Louisa Borg Haviara Human trafficking is divided into forced labour and sex trafficking. According to the latest Global Slavery index (2018) over 40 million men, women or...