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saerTaSoriso samarTlis Jurnali, #2, 2010 JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL LAW, N2, 2010The Swiss government believes that trafficking prevention will be more effective if theassistance effort is directed at the countries oforigin. In Switzerland, preventive measuresare recognized as a priority of the state policyat the domestic level, especially abroad. 213.3. GeorgiaThe national plan on combating traffi ckingapproved by the President of Georgia underDecree #46 of 20 January 2009 is built onthree dimensions: 22 a) traffi cking prevention;b) protection of the victims of traffi cking; c)criminal prosecution of persons committingthe traffi cking offense.This paper is focused on prevention oftraffi cking offenses; the other two issues willnot be discussed.Television SpaceAccording to the 2009-2010 Action Plan, the priority issues are raising public awarenessby launching an information campaign,including the creation of video clips andTV and radio programs on the topic. TheCoordinating Council and Public Broadcasterare responsible for implementing these measures.Examples of the state’s activity againsttraffi cking include an advertising clip aired onthe Public Broadcasting Station and a specialshow discussing all aspects of traffi cking.The Ministry of Education prepared, with theparticipation of schoolchildren, the video-clip“Do not exchange freedom with slavery.” TheInternational Organization for Migration, incooperation with the Fund of Protection andAssistance to the Victims of Traffi cking, developeda prevention and combat traffi ckingsupplement for TV. Last spring, the PublicBroadcaster presented a program about trafficking within the TV show “Life is Wonderful”.However, a few advertisements broadcastedon TV and a single TV program maynot be considered very effective.. Antitrafficking measures should be regular in nature.Information on the punishment of offendersshould be disseminated in order to eliminatethe syndrome of impunity in society andvictims of traffi cking should become confi dentthat if they cooperate with the relevant stateagencies, they will be better protected andnew measures will be implemented against offenders.The state should also regulate the broadcastingof advertising clips on traffi cking preventionby different TV channels. Data providedby the International Organization for Migrationshows that a 48-second advertisement for onemonth on TV Rustavi-2 costs 3,018.00 USD,and a 2-month advertising block on Imedi TVcosts 3,106.30 USD, even after a 40% discountprovided by the administration of bothchannels. 23 Obviously, advertising on differentTV channels is a rather expensive indulgence,but if traffi cking prevention is a state priority,advertising should be more exploited.Regarding the development and disseminationof printed material at border regionsand other areas of high risk, a quite interestingmeasure has been implemented by NGOsoperating in Georgia. Special envelopes weredesigned with information regarding those entitiesinvolved in the anti-traffi cking campaignin Georgia. These envelopes were then distributedamong travel companies, for puttingtravelers’ tickets in them. 24 This is one uniqueway of raising public awareness. However,including information on the same envelopeof agencies that perform similar functions inthe destination country would be more effective.Unfortunately not all the travel agenciesreceived these envelopes.In addition, the following measures arebeing considered in regards to the Georgianaction plan for 2009-2010:• Public discussion on traffi cking issues atinstitutions of higher and vocational education;• Popularization of a hot-line for the purposesof preventing and combating trafficking;• Updating information at the websites ofthe relevant agencies;• Development of the Ministry of Educationand Science of Georgia educational programs: deliberation of existing educationalnorms, introduction of model lectures,elaboration and introduction of educa-180
N. PARSADANISHVILI,TRAFFICKING PREVENTION – THE WORLD PRACTICE AND GEORGIAtional programs for children residing inorphanages and shelters.In addition to these aforementioned measures,conferences and competitions on trafficking issues could be organized which areaimed at providing school-children with notonly theoretical knowledge, but should alsodevelop their practical skills as well. Withsuch a background they will be able to analyzereality better and prevent cases of traffi cking.In this regard, the Georgian Young LawyersAssociation implemented the project “No toTraffi cking” in 2004-2009. Within this project, aconference was organized for school childrenand the most successful participants receivedspecial gifts. 25 This is a remarkable idea andsuch competitions should have a regular nature,especially in circumstances where mostschool children have no information about trafficking. With fi nancial support from Switzerland,the International Organization for Migration,along with the Ministry of Education, developedand prepared “For Parents,” a bookletabout traffi cking, which was distributed amongschool children.In addition to the consultations with severalspecialists working in this fi eld, we alsoconducted a questionnaire-based survey ofpotential victims for different age groups, includingschool children. . Most respondentsstated that they would refrain from handingover identifi cation documents to strangers andsigning a contract written in a foreign language,even if all contractual conditions were agreedon beforehand. However, when asked if theywould do the same with someone they knew,the vast majority agreed readily.. The majorityof respondents had either no informationabout traffi cking, or not enough. At the sametime, they were ready to learn more about trafficking. While this paper in no way aims topropagate mistrust, it must be stressed thatit’s better for society to realize that a moderateattitude is necessary in every relation, includingconfi dence. Because Georgia has sucha small population, preventing even a singlecitizen from being a traffi cking victim is veryimportant. Therefore, it is in the country’s bestinterest to consider the experience of otherstates and deliberate on the existing norms. Itis also important for the state to create job opportunitiesfor at least some of its citizens. Inthis regard, the NGO World Vision provides agood example. Through the assistance of thisorganization, all professions in great demandhave been investigated and relevant trainingprograms were proposed to potential trafficking victims . Assistance in manufacturingcertain goods is also in place. This measureis an encouraging factor for improving the social-economicbackground of the country andhas also created an opportunity for citizens tofi nd their own place in their country, instead oftraveling abroad. (See annex for schemes ofdiscussed information).CONCLUSIONAs stated in the paper, measures againsttraffi cking are strictly regulated by internationaland national legislations, but practicalimplementation of binding regulations is ratherproblematic. Due to the lack of relevant fi -nancial resources and poor legal regulations,there are not enough advertising clips preparedand aired, while there are not enoughlessons in schools on combating traffi cking . Itis necessary to organize popular competitionsto deliver traffi cking information to a wider portionof society, as well. The practice of otherstates should also be taken into consideration,especially the Swiss approach to traffi ckingprevention, as it has a well-developed systemof assisting other states. Switzerland, like theCzech Republic, has the good practice of afl exible application of its national law in antitrafficking activities. Special reference shouldalso be made to the permanent monitoringof offi ces or employees that are allegedly involvedin traffi cking or represent potential victims.Such monitoring is performed by representativesof relevant agencies and providesthe most appropriate tool for the purpose oftraffi cking prevention, since early warning ofthreats is the best mechanism for preventingserious misconduct and committing thecrime.181
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