Romania has made substantial progress in human trafficking – Romanian Journal

Romania has made significant strides during the last year, according to the US State Department's 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP Report). Romania is no longer on the Tier 2 watch list, but has moved to Tier 2, the US Embassy reports.

“Romania, like all countries, including the United States, does more to prevent trafficking, support and support its victims, and hold criminal liability to those who prey on fellow citizens. However, very realistic progress has been made in strengthening law enforcement efforts, strengthening protection and support for exploited people, especially child victims, and precautionary measures.

Important additional steps need to be taken. We welcome and commend the partnerships and efforts of the International Court of Justice, the International Organization for Migration, and numerous Romanian NGOs, leaders and dedicated civil servants in these efforts.“, The report says.

According to US reports, the Romanian government does not fully meet the minimum standards. To eliminate human trafficking, we are making great efforts to do so.
“the government, Previous reporting period considering the impact of COVID-19 A pandemic of anti-trafficking ability.Therefore Romania Upgraded to Tier 2. These efforts included more trafficking surveys. Cases, prosecution and conviction of more traffickers, and implementation Pilot program that approves local funding for NGOs Victim service.In addition, amendments to the entered criminal law Abolished the statute of limitations for trafficking crimes and put it into effect And thereby giving the government additional time to prosecute such things crime.In addition, the government has adopted an emergency regulation Action plan aimed at improving the ability to support vulnerabilitiese Investigate various crimes with children and other endangered people For children, including human trafficking.Also adopted by the government Procedures for identifying victims between asylum seekers and migrants And introduce those victims to help.In addition, the government Amendment of labor law on protection of working Romanian citizens Overseas, include a broader definition of temporary and seasonal workers And worker rights, additional regulations for recruiters, and Increased fines for labor law violations.

But the government did not It meets the minimum standards in some important areas.Alleged accomplice Trafficking crimes continued, especially as authorities exploited children.
We take care of government-run housing and placement centers.many Convicted traffickers have been sentenced or sentenced with suspended sentence
Does not meet the minimum penalties stipulated under Romanian law, Weakened deterrence, but did not properly reflect its nature
It undermines crime, and broader efforts to combat human trafficking.authorities Identifying victims of trafficking and not screening for trafficking
It provides indicators and identifies victims from vulnerable populations. Asylum seeker, immigrant, commercial sex individual, or
An institution run by the government.In addition, the government did not provide Sufficient funding for NGOs for support and protection services Most victims who are unserviced and at risk of retrafficking. “..

Report details on Romania and all countries are available here..