INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS OF THE ISSUE OF TRAFFICKING IN HUMAN BEINGS AND THE UNITED NATIONS

Abstract

The development of the legal regulation of trafficking in human beings under the auspices of United Nations has its origin in the efforts done by the league of nation. After the demise of the League of Nations the United Nations continued the efforts to best regulate the issue of trafficking in human beings, shifting the approach from undefined to human rights approach. This efforts culminated in 2001 with the Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the its supplementing Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children. The Convention and the Protocol synthesised all previous efforts and on international level and bring a comprehensive and human rights based legal instrument for fight against trafficking in human beings.