Description

This Convention aims to prevent trafficking in human beings,
protect victims of trafficking and prosecute traffickers. Its
comprehensive scope of application encompasses all forms of
trafficking (whether national or transnational, linked or not to
organised crime) and covers all victims of trafficking (women, men
and children) as well as all forms of exploitation. With an emphasis
on the human rights of victims of trafficking, the Convention
contains measures to ensure the proper identification of victims,
their assistance and protection as well as their compensation.
It also contains measures to ensure the effective investigation
and prosecution of traffickers. In addition, it sets out measures to
promote international co-operation and partnerships with civil
society. Finally, it provides for a mechanism to monitor compliance
with the obligations it contains.