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Relationship between Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies and the European Network Against Trafficking in Women for Sexual Exploitation

The Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (MIGS) is now a member of the European Network Against Trafficking in Women for Sexual Exploitation (ENATW).

ENATW is a network of organizations committed to the prevention of trafficking in women for sexual exploitation and to providing support and assistance to victims. ENATW is coordinated by Associazione Irene (Italy) for the South of Europe, by Stigamot (Iceland) for the North of Europe and by Le Nid for the Centre of Europe.

The main objective of ENATW is the promotion of a gender approach to the issue of trafficking, especially as far as prevention is concerned, that would also consider social and individual responsibilities that are connected to sexual exploitation and violence against women.
 
The member organizations/associations of the Network are united in their conviction that trafficking in women for prostitution and other forms of sexual exploitation is:

• Gender- based violence against all women;
• A violation of human rights;
• A violation against the principle of equality between women and men.

The goals of the Network are to:

• Exchange and spread experiences, sources and strategies at local, national and international levels, that are effective in the fields of prevention and assistance to victims of trafficking for prostitution and others forms of sexual exploitation;
• Promote and support the development of norms and policies in compliance with the UN Convention and Trafficking Protocol and the Framework Decision of the Council of the European Union of 19th July 2002;
• Construction of a diffused network of European NGO's and experts in the field of trafficking in women for prostitution and others forms of sexual exploitation.

The activities of the Network are: 

• Exchange of best practices on all the aspects concerning prevention and protection of women victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation;
• Annual report on the effectiveness of national legislation and international conventions and adopted policies in the European region;
• Recommendations addressed to political decision makers at local, national and European levels; Create an international-based portal on trafficking in women for sexual exploitation;
• Mobilization and lobbying actions at local, national and European levels.

For more information, please contact:
 
Ms. Josie Christodoulou
Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies [M.I.G.S]
Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel: +357 2235 1274 (ext.115)
josie@medinstgenderstudies.org
http://www.medinstgenderstudies.org