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In collaboration with:

The Office of the Special Representative and Co-Ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings/Supply Chains Project of the OSCE Secretariat and

Global Campus Central Asia’ OSCE Academy’s Master in Human Rights and Sustainability in Central Asia (MAHRS)

DRAFT AGENDA

Trafficking in human beings (THB) remains a serious human rights violation and a persistent challenge across the OSCE area and globally. Trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation and forced labour are among the most prevalent yet often under-identified forms of exploitation. The issue is therefore not only a criminal justice concern, but also a labour rights, governance, business conduct and sustainability challenge.

The OSCE has long recognized trafficking in human beings as a multidimensional security issue and human rights concern, requiring prevention, victim protection and access to remedy, alongside effective law enforcement and cross-sector co-operation. Through its Supply Chains Project, the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings supports participating States, international organizations and the private sector in strengthening efforts to prevent trafficking for labour exploitation in supply chains, including through due diligence, ethical recruitment, public procurement and responsible business practices.

The 1.5-day seminar will bring together students and alumni of the OSCE Academy’s Master in Human Rights and Sustainability in Central Asia (MAHRS) with experts from academia, the OSCE Secretariat, civil society, international organizations and other relevant stakeholders. The seminar will provide a space for critical learning, exchange and practical reflection on trafficking in human beings, with a particular focus on labour exploitation and forced labour, while also situating the discussion within broader debates on business and human rights, sustainability, and emerging due diligence frameworks.

The seminar will also help bridge academic analysis and policy practice by exposing participants to current anti-trafficking frameworks, regional and global trends, and concrete prevention tools relevant to Central Asia and the wider OSCE region.