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AnaAnalysis of the current rights of victims of human trafficking in Ukraine to obtain compensation

Document number
2923
Date
2012
Title
AnaAnalysis of the current rights of victims of human trafficking in Ukraine to obtain compensation
Author/publisher
La Strada Ukraine
Availability
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Document type(s)
Guidelines/Recommendations, International Law, LSI publication, Research/Study/Analysis,
Keywords
trafficking, compensation, victims rights, Ukraine
Summary

This publication is an attempt to summarize the experiences of Ukrainian human rights advocates in obtaining compensation and reimbursement for victims of human trafficking. The document analyzes the international and national legislation in place which aims to guarantee the rights of victims to compensation, as well as identifying material and non-material forms of harm and how they are to be proven and substantiated in court. The document further describes the main obstacles faced by both adult and child victims of human trafficking seeking compensation. The paper analyzes the experiences of other countries in developing compensation funds for victims of human trafficking.

This document has been developed for teachers, law students, human rights advocates, social workers, lawyers and all parties interested in human rights and countering human trafficking.
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