Romania has historically been a country of origin and transit for human trafficking due to factors such as poverty, unemployment, and lack of education. In 2006, over 2,000 victims of trafficking were identified, most of whom were women and children trafficked for sexual exploitation or forced labor. The Romanian government and NGOs have implemented awareness campaigns, victim support services, and legal reforms to address trafficking. Religious sisters also work to prevent trafficking through education, assisting victims, and collaborating with other organizations.

1. ROMANIA : TRAFFICKING COUNTRY REPORT

4. ROMANIA ….. In SOUTH-EAST EUROPE … on the BLACK SEA … ..after World War II …..satellite state of the former USSR … December 1989 : REVOLUTION …. Independence … 1 January 2007… entry into EU…

5. a country of origin and a country of transit ROOT CAUSES OF TRAFFICKING …. Poverty unemployment stagnated industry lack of mechanised agriculture natural disasters few relevant educational programs the thrill of adventure the attraction of the West “ family”in jeopardy

6. TRAFFICKERS : unscrupulous. highly organized PEOPLE TRAFFICKED .. 2006 : 2,285 identified victims 1,699 females, 586 males 274 girls, 43 boys , all younger than 18 . 63.50% trafficked for sexual purposes 27.31% trafficked for labour market 8.01 % trafficked for begging purposes 1.18 % other

7. GOVERNMENT ACTION * time-frame 2006-2010 * awareness-raising * the training of police * breaking down ignorance and prejudice * data-base : identification and referral * 15 Government Shelters * video testimony * cooperation between Government, NGOs and other Organizations * more traffickers convicted and longer sentences

8. NGOs OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CARITAS ADPARE AIDRom Reaching Out IOM UNICEF SAVE THE CHILDREN ILO - IPEC Social Alternatives Genera ţ ia T ânără PNUD

14. Difficulties encountered People involved are available only part-time No one is specialized in counter-trafficking Acceptance by Government and collaboration with other Organizations is problematic