Models of Intervention at European Level Moldova & Romania
Moldova In 2003, it was identified that nearly one third of the population exited the country, many trafficked In 2008, 68 travel agencies had their licences revoked for trafficking offences The age group identified as “the least aware and most at risk” (La Strada)
Moldova Recognised limitations of existing prevention strategies: – sporadic, short term interventions – no impact measurement – conceptualisation and implementation too protracted
Moldova Impact three annual school intakes A new magazine every two months to keep pace with shifting trafficking strategies 60% of content reflecting popular youth culture to sustain interest and credibility 40% of content focused on issues, with every issue disclosing latest exploitation strategies
Moldova Trojan horse approach Designed and written by young people for young people Shaping culture, presenting alternatives Multiplicity of exploitation Giving young people a strong sense of who they are and what they could be
Moldova 80 schools across the country ‘Old School’ distribution, hand-to-hand reflecting the strong oral tradition Readership of over 100,000 young people Endorsed by Moldovan Government Used to train educators and military recruits
Romania In Athens and Vienna, partners identified that half of all new girls engaged in on and off street prostitution were Romanian Long term data gathered in Athens indicated a sharp increase in recruitment in Romania NGOs do stuff to people or for people, rarely with people
Romania Campaign with young people and partner organisations in Greece and Romania National poster and radio campaign, followed up by direct engagement – young people trained as advocates, who in turn could recruit and train other young people in their communities
Romania Advocacy training provided by partner organisations and anti-trafficking police Monitored and supported for two months 4 cities 8 groups of young people Next stage supporting advocates to become community leaders and activist