Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women

Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW) is a network of more than 100 non-governmental organisations from all regions of the world, who share a deep concern for the women, children and men whose human rights have been violated by the criminal practice of trafficking in persons. GAATW is committed to work for changes in the political, economic, social and legal systems and structures which contribute to the persistence of trafficking in persons and other human rights violations in the context of migratory movements for diverse purposes, including security of labour and livelihood. It was founded in 1994 by several feminist activists.

Method

GAATW applies a human rights approach to trafficking, which means:

• "Centering the human rights of trafficked persons and those in vulnerable situations, in all anti-trafficking activities;
• Acknowledging the equality of all persons to exercise, defend and promote their inherent, universal and indivisible human rights
• Non-discrimination on any grounds, including ethnic descent, age, sexual orientation or preference, religion, gender, age, nationality and occupation (including work in the informal sectors such as domestic worker, sex worker, etc.)
• Primacy of the principles of accountability, participation and inclusivity / non-discrimination in working methodologies, and organisational structures and procedures. In this respect, self-representation and organisation of those directly affected by trafficking are strongly encouraged and supported."

See also

• La Strada Program
• Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children

References

• "Basic Principles of GAATW". Global Alliance Against Traffic on Women. Retrieved April 27, 2010. 

External links

• "Global Alliance Against Traffic on Women". Retrieved 2010-02-17. 
• UN.GIFT - Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking