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