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Actions of STOPNOW
GALATSI
GROUP
In April 2002, STOPNOW
took the initiative of coordinating various agencies working to
combat human trafficking. These included non-governmental organizations
(NGOs), international organizations (IOs) and governmental bodies.
The outcome of this initiative was the creation of a non-official
joint effort that has since become known as the Galatsi Group.
The Galatsi Group meets on a monthly basis:
•To
discuss the most recent developments in counter-trafficking
•To establish appropriate action plans
•To exchange feedback on the activities of each agency
In 2001 and in 2002 the Group focused on three actions:
Lobbying for the voting of an anti-trafficking bill, which subsequently
passed through Parliament on 15 October 2002, as Law 3064/2002
and for the enactment and implementation of the relative Presidential
Decree. The Decree will regulate issues such as the establishment
of shelters and victim services, vocational training and placement,
voluntary repatriation procedures and the reintegration of victims
into society.
Shelters
and psychological and medical services for trafficking victims.
Establishment
of information networks.
In 2003 the primary goal of the Galatsi Group will be the establishment
of shelters and psychological services for trafficking victims.
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