inimröövi

Inimröövi, the Estonian term for human trafficking, refers to the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons by means of threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. This exploitation can include sexual exploitation, forced labor or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude, or the removal of organs.

Estonia, like many countries, faces challenges related to human trafficking. Victims are often recruited through deceptive job offers or false promises of a better life. Once in Estonia, or when Estonians are trafficked abroad, they are subjected to various forms of exploitation. Law enforcement agencies and non-governmental organizations in Estonia work to combat this crime through prevention, victim protection, and prosecution of offenders.

The Estonian government has ratified international conventions against human trafficking and has implemented national legislation to address it. Efforts are focused on raising public awareness, training law enforcement officials, and providing support services for victims, including shelter, legal assistance, and psychological counseling. Identifying victims and ensuring their safety and rehabilitation remain key priorities in the ongoing fight against human trafficking in Estonia.