On 7 May 2026, the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory will promote, at the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Salerno, a study day entitled “Critical Issues and New Forms of Human Trafficking: Victim Protection in Light of the Implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum”, to be held in Aula Pecoraro.
The initiative aims to provide an updated and interdisciplinary analysis of human trafficking, a phenomenon that is increasingly complex, hybrid, and digitalized, particularly in light of recent developments in European and national legislation. Special attention will be paid to the implications arising from the implementation of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, including the risk of the “invisibilization” of victims within border procedures, screening processes, and accelerated return mechanisms.
The event will be structured in two main sessions.
The technical roundtable (9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) will bring together representatives from institutions, the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, academia, and civil society organizations. The discussion will focus on identifying operational challenges and sharing best practices to strengthen early identification, protection, and assistance mechanisms for victims, while ensuring full respect for fundamental rights. Key topics will include the evolution of trafficking, the use of digital technologies, the intersection between trafficking and migrant smuggling, challenges in victim identification procedures, and the impact of European migration policies.
In the afternoon (2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.), a session with students will aim to raise awareness of the most current and less visible forms of human trafficking. Through thematic presentations, audiovisual materials, and testimonies, the session seeks to foster critical reflection, promote a culture of human rights, and counter stereotypes and misinformation surrounding migration.
This event represents an important opportunity for dialogue between theory and practice, with the goal of formulating operational recommendations and policy proposals to improve the implementation of European and national anti-trafficking frameworks.
Participation is open to scholars, practitioners, students, and all those interested. It will be possible to participate online by registering at the following link https://euvalweb.euweb.org/registration/
The working language will be Italian.
For further information give a look at the agenda and the flyer (IT):
Agenda http://euvalweb.euweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DEF-EUVALWEB-7-maggio-2026-Agenda-Tratta-1.pdf
