Description
Homeless people are often in danger of human trafficking because of their vulnerability. We have an experience with recruitment, when these people are attracted (often abroad) by the view of profit. Homeless women belong to a specific group that faces different forms of violence than men. They are often bullied or abused by their partners. Also they are more threatened by forced prostitution or labour exploitation at home. A study dealing with the threat of human trafficking with a focus on homeless women has not yet been carried out in the Czech Republic. Also there is no significant cooperation between organizations focused on the homeless and those on the problem of human trafficking. The project’s goal is to decrease the risks of human trafficking for homeless women through a field research of the phenomena’s specifics and the most effective system of prevention and help, followed by an analysis of results and documentation on the spread of trafficking of homeless people in the Czech Republic.
Summary of project results
The project reflected the absence of research in the field of illegal trafficking in homeless women. It was our assumption that homeless women are very a vulnerable group in this regard but we lacked evidence and specific data. Thus, the project was a major contribution in collecting data on this issue and taking steps toward a possible solution. The project’s output included completed research and the creation of a manual. Equally importantly, it also led to cooperation with organisations working with the homeless, as we worked together on the research and shared the results with them. Our aim was to raise awareness of illegal trafficking and improve the ability of organisations to identify the victims of this trafficking. In this respect, the final workshop for non-profit organisations was of great benefit, as were able to disseminate newly acquired information and discuss the possibilities of cooperation in particular cases. Cooperation with NGOs during the project was very good and we expect it to continue into the future. Although our organisation is primarily active in other areas, we share the same target client group –the homeless. The handbook for non-profit organisations working with homeless women, which provides information on illegal trafficking, promotesthe long-term sustainability of the project.
Summary of bilateral results