The COVID-19 pandemic has affected countries and people globally; it has also exacerbated existing disadvantages, poverty and vulnerabilities. The initial measures to contain the health crisis have not always considered those most vulnerable and affected by violence and exploitation. This report seeks to bring to the forefront the challenges for anti-trafficking during the pandemic and share promising practices and lessons learned in order to prepare for a more inclusive crisis-response in the future, leaving no one behind.
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on trafficking in persons -- Chapter 3. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on trafficking in persons victims -- Chapter 4. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline organizations -- Chapter 5. Responses to the challenges posed by the pandemic and promising practices -- Chapter 6. Conclusions and recommendations -- Annex.
