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1 results foundAuthor: International Centre for Migration Policy Development Title: Trafficking in Human Beings in Lebanon: A Stock-Taking Report Summary: This assessment looks at the situation of trafficking in human beings in Lebanon through an analysis of existing legal and institutional responses. An attempt has been made to identify the current state of play of the main forms of trafficking present in Lebanon, as well as the challenges related to the identification and referral of trafficked persons. Based on these analyses the document outlines the ambiguity and complexity which surrounds the issue of trafficking in human beings as a crime: a crime that is often hidden and intertwined with other migration related matters. With regard to the Lebanese context, policies and actions against human trafficking cannot be dealt with separately from policies and actions related to the status of migrant domestic workers and migrants working under the 'artist's visa'. As this report argues a comprehensive anti-trafficking response needs to be part and parcel of a wide-ranging response mechanism which will ensure coordination between the actions taken by the authorities involved in anti-trafficking activities and those responsible for tackling broader migration issues. The assessment is part of the project 'Training to Enhance Lebanese Anti-trafficking Effort (TELAE): Identification, Referral and Policy Responses', implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and financially supported by the United States Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. The document was regularly updated during the entirety of the project and its findings served as a basis for the development of capacity building activities and two strategic documents: the Draft Standard Operating Procedures for Identification and Referral of Trafficked Persons in Lebanon and the Draft National Anti-trafficking Action Plan. The assessment shows that human trafficking has been recognised as a pressing problem by the national authorities in Lebanon and important steps have been taken to strengthen antitrafficking efforts. The introduction of the Anti-Trafficking Law Number 164 created a legal basis for the anti-trafficking response in Lebanon. Even though Lebanon still lacks specialised antitrafficking institutional structures, it has to be noted that the relevant institutions have proven their commitment and determination to improve the situation and actively participate in the reform process and in specialised capacity building activities. Despite the progress achieved so far, this report also identifies shortcomings in the anti-trafficking response in Lebanon. It spells out the actions that need to be undertaken in the near future - especially in relation to the implementation of the existing anti-trafficking law. Additionally it highlights developments needed in order to prevent trafficking in human beings and to ensure a human rights and a victim-centred approach in other related legal instruments (such as the Labour Code, provisions regulating the work of foreigners and administrative directives). Furthermore, the establishment of coordination structures, the formal endorsement of standard operating procedures and the adoption of a national strategy on anti-trafficking and a national action plan have been identified as key to ensuring a comprehensive national anti-trafficking response. Details: Vienna, Austria: International Centre for Migration Policy Development, 2013. 103p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed November 1, 2013 at: http://www.icmpd.org/fileadmin/ICMPD-Website/ICMPD_General/Publications/Stock_taking_report_on_THB_in_Lebanon.pdf Year: 2013 Country: Lebanon URL: http://www.icmpd.org/fileadmin/ICMPD-Website/ICMPD_General/Publications/Stock_taking_report_on_THB_in_Lebanon.pdf Shelf Number: 131578 Keywords: Forced LaborHuman Trafficking (Lebanon) Sexual Exploitation |