In the framework of the EU-funded South Programme III, the universities of Settat and Béni-Mellal in Morocco have opened their doors for two awareness-raising meetings aimed at increasing awareness amongst students, teachers and other involved professionals regarding the national and international framework for the fight against trafficking in human beings, as well as the role of the main stakeholders.

The meetings were held in the context of the implementation of Law 27-14 on the fight against trafficking in human beings whose provisions are inspired by the Council of Europe Convention in this area. They allowed to remind the concept and definition of human trafficking according to international standards, to insist on the institutional arrangements for coordination and to clarify the role of the judiciary, the lawyers and civil society in the protections of victims of trafficking, namely through their access to the different public services concerned.

The South Programme III (2018-2020) aims to ensure the sustainability of earlier results by contributing to reinforcing human rights, the rule of law and democracy in the Southern Mediterranean region in accordance with European and other international standards based on a demand-driven approach. The programme holds as its main focus the combating of all forms of violence against women. The programme has a budget of €3 334 000 funded 90% by the European Union and 10% by the Council of Europe as the organisation in charge of the implementation.

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Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings

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