16 October 2025
08:45 am till 06:00pm
Venue: Vienna School of International Studies;
Favoritenstraße 15A
1040 Vienna, Austria
Trafficking in human beings remains a global phenomenon with a cross-border dimension. Decisive actions based on international collaboration as well as the development of sustainable, long-term strategies are key to combatting this crime. The need for action is urgent in light of current global crises and the emergence of new forms and channels for committing trafficking in human beings. A comprehensive view encompasses preventive measures, the protection of survivors, prosecution and international cooperation. This holistic approach to combatting human trafficking addresses the issue on multiple levels. Focus is placed on a victim-centred, trauma-sensitive and interdisciplinary approach.
This year’s conference, under the heading “Building Resilience Now: Preventing Trafficking in Human Beings in Times of Crisis”, takes place in a hybrid format on 16 October 2025 at the Vienna School of International Studies and online. The goal of the conference is to exchange experiences and raise awareness of existing challenges in the fight against human trafficking. A range of workshops allow an in-depth look at the various topics of the conference.
The fight against human trafficking has been one of the main priorities of Austria’s foreign policy since the establishment of the Task Force on Combatting Human Trafficking in 2004. The Task Force has organised the annual conference since 2007 in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the OSCE and, for some years now, the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Registration
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Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
Minoritenplatz 8
1010 Vienna
anti.trafficking.conference@bmeia.gv.at