Help yourself and others

If you think you may have become a victim of human trafficking, you can find the help you need on this website.

In today’s fast-paced world, we are faced with a variety of offers every day – to work, to travel, to move from country to country.

Did you know that 9 out of 10 victims of human trafficking crimes were deceived by false information about working conditions or the purpose of their trip?

When deciding whether to work, perform a service or travel with strangers, check with your family or seek professional advice.

Stories

We invite you to read the stories of people who have experienced THAT and recovered from it. All stories are based on true facts and the names of the heroes have been changed.

Irina, 26 years old.

„When I threatened to go to the police, they laughed at me and reminded me that my passport was with them, and that without my papers, I would be treated as a criminal.“

John, 35 years old.

„I got the whole scheme – what to say, what data to collect. Where they got the phone numbers and the information that these people had money, relatives or several houses – I still can’t understand.“

Tony, 39 years old.

„I’m glad I had a chance to get to know the help center. The counsellors helped me to find a reliable job through the website of a reliable job search agency.“

Oksana, 22 years old.

„I was told I wouldn’t have to have sex with men. I will be able to divorce them after an agreed period of time after the marriage of convenience…“

Tomas, 18 years old.

„My friend and I wanted to get some money fast. He promised that there was a roof. And he said we can make ourselves at home. We’ll work off some money on the tickets, maybe a little more, and everything else is for us.“

Irina, 26 years old.

„When I threatened to go to the police, they laughed at me and reminded me that my passport was with them, and that without my papers, I would be treated as a criminal.“

John, 35 years old.

„I got the whole scheme – what to say, what data to collect. Where they got the phone numbers and the information that these people had money…“

Tony, 39 years old.

„I’m glad I had a chance to get to know the help centre. The counsellors helped me to find a reliable job through the website of a reliable job search agency.“

Oksana, 22 years old.

„I was told I wouldn’t have to have sex with men. I will be able to divorce them after an agreed period of time after the marriage of convenience…“

Tomas, 18 years old.

„My friend and I wanted to get some money fast. He promised that there was a roof. And he said we can make ourselves at home. We’ll work off some money on the tickets…“

Irina, 26 years old.

„When I threatened to go to the police, they laughed at me and reminded me that my passport was with them, and that without my papers, I would be treated as a criminal.“

John, 35 years old.

Tony, 39 years old.

„I’m glad I had a chance to get to know the help centre. The counsellors helped me to find a reliable job through the website of a reliable job search agency.“

Oksana, 22 years old.

„MI was told I wouldn’t have to have sex with men. I will be able to divorce them after an agreed period of time after the marriage of convenience…“

Tomas, 18 years old.

Stories

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Help yourself and others

Stories

Irina, 26 years old.

John, 35 years old.

Tony, 39 years old.

Oksana, 22 years old.

Tomas, 18 years old.

Irina, 26 years old.

John, 35 years old.

Tony, 39 years old.

Oksana, 22 years old.

Tomas, 18 years old.

Irina, 26 years old.

John, 35 years old.

Tony, 39 years old.

Oksana, 22 years old.

Tomas, 18 years old.

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