The presentation will focus on the analysis of the recent trends in, and basic determinants of, human trafficking in Ukraine, as well as the state, international, and NGO responses to the problem. Particular attention will be paid to the development of the National Referral Mechanism for trafficked victims and public awareness campaigns around the issues of human trafficking. Human trafficking from Ukraine to Canada also will be discussed.

Alla Galych worked for more than 6 years as a National Project Officer with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – Project Coordinator in Ukraine (OSCE PCU) in the Rule of Law and Human Rights Unit. Within the scope of the project implemented by Mrs. Galych over 160 training events for various governmental stakeholders, including law enforcement bodies, judges, social service providers, local and international NGOs, media, medical practitioners, and consulate officials were conducted with over 2000 trainees benefiting from these events. Mrs. Galych has broad experience in cooperation with various actors such as international organizations, government agencies, businesses and NGOs. She has extensive connections with counter-trafficking NGOs in Ukraine and other republics of the former Soviet Union, as well as Eastern and Central Europe.