“Critical Issues and New Forms of Human Trafficking: Protecting Victims in View of the Implementation of the European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum” was an intense and highly participatory study day that brought together institutions, members of the judiciary, law enforcement authorities, academics, third-sector organizations, and students at the University of Salerno to reflect on the new challenges posed by human trafficking.
Throughout the discussions, participants strongly emphasized the urgent need to strengthen mechanisms for the early identification and protection of victims, especially in light of the evolving nature of trafficking, which is becoming increasingly hybrid, invisible, and digitalized. Particular attention was devoted to the risks connected to the implementation of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, especially regarding border procedures and accelerated return mechanisms, which may affect the ability to promptly identify situations of exploitation.
The technical roundtable fostered a constructive dialogue between theory and practice, enabling the sharing of experiences, operational challenges, and best practices, with the common goal of developing more effective tools for the protection of fundamental rights.
Equally significant was the session dedicated to students, which provided an important opportunity to raise awareness and deepen understanding of a phenomenon that often remains hidden. Through thematic contributions, audiovisual materials, and testimonies, the initiative encouraged critical reflection and greater awareness.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to continue strengthening cooperation among institutions, academia, and sector professionals, in the awareness that combating human trafficking requires multidisciplinary approaches, strong collaboration, and policies increasingly centered on the protection of human dignity and victims’ rights.
Pictures of the event are available HERE!
