Enabling victims and survivors of sexual violence in the context of exploitation and human trafficking to access protection and support services more easily
Enabling victims and survivors of sexual violence in the context of exploitation and human trafficking to access protection and support services more easily
| Description: | Victims and survivors of sexual violence in the context of exploitation and human trafficking, in particular refugee women, gain better access to protection and gender-specific, high-quality support services. The project focuses on developing an AI-based chatbot, training relevant stakeholders to identify the target group, and involving relevant stakeholders at the local, national, and EU level. |
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| Time period: | 01.03.2025 – 28.02.2027 |
| Email: | Vivia.Paravicini@rescue.org |
The Project REACH (Resilience through Enhanced Access to Comprehensive Help) responds to the need for support and protection for victims and survivors of sexual violence in the context of exploitation and human trafficking by bridging the gap between victims/survivors and support services. It aims to contribute to the protection and support of victims and survivors of gender-based violence by:
As part of this project, we are organising six online webinars,in which each partner organisation presents its best practices. For example, the German counselling centre FiZ reports on its peer-to-peer approach,and our Spanish partner FSA talks about cooperation with law enforcement authorities at Madrid Airport. The recordings of the online webinars can be viewed at any time on our website antitraffickingresponse.org.
AinoAid™ is a digital information and orientation assistant for people who may be affected by human trafficking, exploitation, or related forms of violence, as well as for professionals supporting those affected.
The system provides easy-to-understand information on warning signs, rights, support services, and possible courses of action. It helps users to better assess their situation, find relevant information, and identify suitable counselling and support services.
AinoAid operates according to trauma-informed principles. The information provided is intended to offer orientation, strengthen self-determination, and facilitate access to professional support. The system does not make decisions on behalf of those affected, does not provide diagnoses, and does not replace legal advice, psychosocial counselling, or emergency assistance.
Sie möchten wissen, wie AinoAid™ in der Praxis funktioniert? Das Reel zeigt, woran sich Anzeichen von Menschenhandel und sexueller Ausbeutung erkennen lassen und wie der Chatbot Betroffene dabei unterstützt, ihre Situation einzuordnen und passende Beratungsstellen zu finden. Auch zum Weiterleiten an Menschen, die Hilfe suchen, gut geeignet.
Our flyers – available in several languages – provide at-a-glance information on possible signs of exploitation, as well as contacts for confidential counselling and support.
This flyer is aimed at professionals and multipliers: It provides a compact overview of signs of human trafficking, along with concrete guidance on how to respond in case of suspicion and refer those affected to the right support services.
You can find further information on human trafficking and on the work of IRC on the Anti-Trafficking Response Hub. The Germany country page gives an overview of the situation and projects in Germany.
The ‘REACH’ project is funded by the European Union under the CERV-Daphne call for proposals to prevent and combat gender-based violence and violence against children.
