Models of Intervention at European Level

Moldova & Romania

Moldova• In 2003, it was identified that nearly one third

of the population exited the country, many trafficked

• In 2008, 68 travel agencies had their licences revoked for trafficking offences

• The 13-17 age group identified as “the least aware and most at risk” (La Strada)

Moldova

• Recognised limitations of existing prevention strategies:– sporadic, short term interventions– no impact measurement– conceptualisation and implementation too

protracted

Moldova• Impact three annual school intakes• A new magazine every two months to keep

pace with shifting trafficking strategies• 60% of content reflecting popular youth

culture to sustain interest and credibility• 40% of content focused on issues, with every

issue disclosing latest exploitation strategies

Moldova• Trojan horse approach• Designed and written by young people for

young people• Shaping culture, presenting alternatives• Multiplicity of exploitation• Giving young people a strong sense of who

they are and what they could be

Moldova

• 80 schools across the country• ‘Old School’ distribution, hand-to-hand

reflecting the strong oral tradition• Readership of over 100,000 young people• Endorsed by Moldovan Government• Used to train educators and military recruits

Romania• In Athens and Vienna, partners identified that

half of all new girls engaged in on and off street prostitution were Romanian

• Long term data gathered in Athens indicated a sharp increase in recruitment in Romania

• NGOs do stuff to people or for people, rarely with people

Romania• Campaign with young people and partner

organisations in Greece and Romania• National poster and radio campaign, followed

up by direct engagement – young people trained as advocates, who in

turn could recruit and train other young people in their communities

Romania• Advocacy training provided by partner

organisations and anti-trafficking police• Monitored and supported for two months• 4 cities• 8 groups of 30-50 young people• Next stage supporting advocates to become

community leaders and activist