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Accountability in Peacekeeping Missions and 1325 Implementation
The Finnish Embassy, CSIS, and the American Society of International Law hosted a half-day meeting with representatives from the NGO community on the implementation of policies adopted in 2004 by the UN, the U.S. Department of Defense, and NATO on human trafficking and sexual exploitation and abuse. Noting discrepancies between these policies and the continued prevalence of sexual exploitation, invited experts sought ways to improve implementation over the next two years. This event was made possible by the Finnish Embassy and the Gruber Family Foundation. Held June 16, 2008.
Human Trafficking and Peacekeeping Operations: Research Findings and Legislative Responses
Sarah Mendelson, Sarah Martin, Martina Vandenberg, and Maureen Walsh participated in a roundtable discussion co-hosted by CSIS and Refugee International. Held November 17, 2005.
This event and related issues are discussed in Lisa Burgess’s article "House considers human trafficking bill covering overseas federal employees," Stars and Stripes (Mideast Edition), November 19, 2005.
Human Trafficking and Peacekeeping Operations
Dr. Helga Konrad, OSCE Special Representative on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, discussed the need for NGOs and international organizations such as the OSCE to help monitor the implementation of recent policies adopted by NATO, the UN, and the U.S. Department of Defense on human trafficking in the context of peacekeeping operations. Cosponsored by the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program and Vital Voices Global Partnership. Held October 7, 2005.
NATO Conference on Trafficking in Persons
U.S. and Norwegian missions to NATO, in cooperation with CSIS, hosted the first ever NATO conference on trafficking in persons. The United States and Norway launched an earlier discussion of human trafficking in the Balkans and across all areas of NATO operations. The conference was held as a first step in advancing the NATO policy to help counter human trafficking. Held March 4, 2004.
Related EventsPresentation of “Listening to Young Russian Women”
Sarah Mendelson and Theodor Gerber launched a survey in spring 2008 of 2,004 women in Russia, ages 16 to 34. The survey explored a variety of issues including knowledge and experience with human trafficking. Dr. Mendelson and Dr. Gerber presented a portion of their findings on young Russian women's attitudes toward procreation, trafficking, and prostitution at the Moscow Carnegie Center. Presentation (Power Point) and audio (Real Media) available. Held July 23, 2008.
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