Austria/Europe

Follow-up report: 10th anniversary of the Platform Against Exploitation and Human Trafficking

A review of the commitment and an outlook on future challenges It won’t work without relief measures! At the beginning of June 2025, the Platform Against Exploitation and Human Trafficking celebrated its tenth anniversary. For an entire day, the focus was on civil engagement. The programme impressively demonstrated how far civil society has come in […]

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GRETA Report 2025: Austria in the fight against exploitation and human trafficking

Every four years, the GRETA expert group reviews how well Austria is implementing its measures against human trafficking. In March 2025, the fourth evaluation report was published, focusing on victims’ rights and exit support. Non-profit organisations such as Hope For the Future are key pillars in the fight against exploitation and human trafficking. What is

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Between Need and Exploitation – How Poverty and Learning Deficits Fuel Prostitution

Prostitution is a multi-layered phenomenon which is often discussed under the guise of “voluntary choice”. Upon closer examination, however, it becomes clear that economic needs and a lack of education are among the main reasons why women in particular turn to sex work. In many cases, the “decision” to become a prostitute is not so much a

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The Illusion of Voluntary Action: Myths and Realities of Prostitution in Austria

Prostitution is often described as “the world’s oldest profession”, and accepted as an unavoidable component of many societies. In Austria, prostitution is legalised and subject to defined regulations. As a result, there is a widespread assumption that the women involved in prostitution enter the industry of their own will. This article takes a critical look

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Cybercrime and human trafficking: members of Nigerian mafia gang arrested

13 potential members of a Nigerian mafia group have been arrested in western Germany. They are accused of having made a lot of money through love scams, human trafficking and forced labour.  Suspects arrested after raids The police in Lower Saxony have struck a major blow against organised crime. After several raids targeting the Nigerian

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Forced labour and exploitation: It’s happening right in front of our eyes

We read about it in various media and watch the news on television in shock. But that labour exploitation, even forced labour, is happening right in front of our eyes, and that we personally may even be the beneficiaries, that is what is really shocking. Austria: The case of S.H.G. The facility management company S.H.G.,

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