Trafficked Third-Country Nationals: Detection, Identification and Protection in Austria

Trafficking in human beings is a serious human rights violation that can take various forms, such as sexual exploitation, labour exploitation, exploitation of begging and criminal activities or forced removal of organs. This study deals with the phenomenon of human trafficking of third-country nationals in Austria. In Austria, the fight against human trafficking is a domestic as well as foreign policy priority of the federal government. The report examines Austrian measures to help detect trafficking situations and protect trafficked persons. In addition, the report provides a statistical overview and also addresses challenges and best practices.