The basic goal of the La Strada Program
is: Prevention of Trafficking in Women in Central and Eastern
Europe and make trafficking in women a transparent problem. Our
aim is to raise awareness among authorities, media and general
public about this violation of human rights. The program also
aims to inform women and young girls about the possible dangers
of trafficking and offer direct assistance to victims.
La Strada accomplishes its goals and policy by developing a multi-disciplinary
approach: Information & Lobby, Prevention & Education
and Social Assistance to victims of trafficking.
• The goal of
the Information & Lobby Campaign is to present
the problem of trafficking in women as a serious crime against
human rights. Moreover, it aims to stimulate governments to put
the issue high on their political agenda and to take action.
• The goal of the Prevention and Education Campaign is to support
women to make independent decisions, especially focusing on protection
of their rights. In addition to targeting risk groups directly,
the campaign focuses on the environment of groups at risk, by
educating professionals (police and border police officers, teachers,
school psychologists, school advisors, peer educators, street
workers etc.) on how to prevent potential victims from falling
prey to trafficking.
• The aim of the Social Assistance Campaign is to provide social
and emotional support to victims of trafficking. Within the La
Strada Program, national and international networks are created
for a safe return and support to victims. La Strada develops
policies and strategies for meeting the needs of the victims
of trafficking. It combines direct victim support with lobbying
at different levels in connection with specific cases.
