31/07/2026
The EUAA has published a new situational update on victims of trafficking in human beings in asylum and reception, examining recent policy and legislative developments across EU+ countries.
The update highlights that:
🔷 Human trafficking continues to evolve, with changing migration patterns, increased use of new technologies, including AI, and the digital recruitment of victims, creating additional challenges for authorities.
🔷 Children remain particularly vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation, stressing the need for timely identification and referral for their protection and to access support.
The EUAA supports EU+ countries in identifying and referring presumed victims of human trafficking to specialised care and support services. The Agency aims to build capacity and strengthen practical cooperation and information-sharing among EU+ countries and relevant experts.
The update presents key trends and the latest developments and practices to help strengthen responses to trafficking in human beings within asylum and reception systems.
💻 Find out more: https://www.euaa.europa.eu/publications/victims-trafficking-human-beings-asylum-and-reception