Improved collaboration needed to ensure justice for victims of trafficking
The Immigrant Council of Ireland welcomed the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) concluding recommendations for Ireland, published today (06.03.2017).
Brian Killoran, CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland, said, “While acknowledging the existence of specific anti-trafficking legislation, the UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women noted the low prosecution and conviction rates and the need for improved collaboration between State agencies and organisations working directly with victims of trafficking.
“The Immigrant Council of Ireland has supported dozens of trafficking victims and is well versed in the improvements needed to ensure the best support is provided to these women and girls, while ensuring those facilitating are brought to justice. These women have faced trauma beyond most people’s imagination and we simply must have the systems in place to guarantee them safety and support.”
Mr Killoran added, “Other welcome recommendations from the Committee include the need to improve support for migrant women experiencing domestic abuse. The Immigrant Council regularly supports women terrified to report abuse because their fear they will lose their right to remain and extra training for prosecutors and the Gardaí in this area is essential.
“It is also good to see the Committee highlight the need to improve access to education for migrant women and girls, and introduce concrete measures to increase their participation in political life.”
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