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Human Trafficking in Russia: A Collection of Sources

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Introduction

Human trafficking is a pervasive issue in Russia, with thousands of people falling victim to exploitation every year. This article aims to provide a comprehensive collection of sources related to human trafficking in Russia.

Historical Context

  • United Nations (1950): The Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. This convention aimed to prevent and suppress the traffic in persons and the exploitation of prostitution.
  • United Nations (2018a, 2018b): The International Agreement for the suppression of the “White Slave Traffic” and the International Convention for the Suppression of the White Slave Traffic were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. These agreements aimed to prevent and suppress the traffic in persons.

Current Situation

  • Tyuryukanova, E.V. (2006a): Forced Labour in the Russian Federation Today: Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Human Beings. This report highlights the current situation of forced labor and human trafficking in Russia.
  • Tyuryukanova, E.V. (2008): Illegal, trafficked, enslaved? Irregular migration and trafficking in persons in Russia. This article examines the intersection of irregular migration and human trafficking in Russia.

Regional Perspectives

  • UN Office on Drugs and Crime [UNDOC] (2016): Global report on trafficking in persons: Eastern Europe and Central Asia Country profile. This report provides an overview of human trafficking in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
  • Vitkovskaya, G., Tyuryukanova, E.V. (2009): An Assessment of Human Trafficking in the Kaliningrad Oblast: Strategies and Responses. This article examines the situation of human trafficking in the Kaliningrad Oblast.

Assistance to Victims

  • Zaibert, N. (2014): Human Trafficking in Russia: assistance to victims. The Red Cross Information and Consultation Centre. St. Petersburg, Russia.
  • Williamson, H. (2018): Russia World Cup: Labor abuses on stadium building sites. This article highlights the labor abuses faced by workers on stadium building sites during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

News and Reports

  • Waiting for a miracle (2017): Volunteers who cared for drug addicts prosecuted and incarcerated. November 20, 2018. Slavic Centre for Law and Justice. Religion and Law. Moscow, Russia.
  • U.S. Department of State: Trafficking in Persons Report (2010-2018). This report provides an overview of human trafficking around the world.

Conclusion

Human trafficking is a complex issue that requires a comprehensive approach to prevent and address. This collection of sources aims to provide a better understanding of the current situation and responses to human trafficking in Russia.