The petition urges the European Commission to put pressure on Member States to speed up the incorporation of the EU Directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting victims in their domestic legislation to ensure more action is taken to prevent child trafficking, prosecute criminals and provide adequate support services for those affected.
For more information, please find the full press release with the below link:
EI Press Release-EU Campaign Handover.pdf
Please also have a look below at additional video footage, pictures, as well as articles covering the event:
Blog: Commissioner Malmstrom published her speech on her blog:
Blog
Photo:
photos
Video:
video
Articles and other resources:
theparliament.com newpusher.com
If you require further details, please contact Mr. Joel Gershon, Communications Officer, ECPAT International:
joelg@ecpat.net