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Guide to ethics and human rights in counter-trafficking. Ethical standards for counter-trafficking. Research and Programming

Document number
2257
Date
2008
Title
Guide to ethics and human rights in counter-trafficking. Ethical standards for counter-trafficking. Research and Programming
Author/publisher
United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking
Availability
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Document type(s)
Guidelines/Recommendations,
Keywords
Human Trafficking, Trafficked persons, Victim assistance, Protection and support
Summary

1. Do no harm: be compassionate but neutral.
2. Prioritize personal safety and security: identify and minimize risks.
3. Get informed consent, with no coercion.
4. Ensure anonymity and confidentiality to the greatest extent possible.
5. Adequately select and prepare interpreters and field teams.
6. Prepare referral information, and be prepared for emergency intervention.
7. Do not hesitate to help others: put your information to good use.

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