Human Trafficking Information

People fleeing areas of military conflict seeking protection in other countries are extremely vulnerable to involvement in human trafficking and exploitation.

Human trafficking is a serious crime against people, a serious violation of human rights and abuse of human dignity.

Human trafficking always involves the exploitation of victims in various forms:

• sexual exploitation, including forced prostitution;
• forced / compulsory labor;
• slavery, forced obedience and similar practices;
• removal of organs;
• begging and other coercive criminal activities.

In Bulgaria, the use of services provided by victims of trafficking is a crime.

What to watch out for:

• Do not disclose your identity documents to anyone other than government officials.
• Do not show how much money you have and do not give your personal belongings, especially your mobile phone to others.
• Always inform your loved ones about where you are and keep in touch with them if possible.
• Be careful when arranging transport and accommodation.
• When you are offered a job, research the offer and in case of doubt, contact the authorities.

In case of risk, seek help and call the following telephone numbers:

• Single European Emergency Number: 112
• National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings: + 359 2 807 80 50
• National hotline against trafficking in human beings (Foundation Campaign A21 ): 0800 20 100
• Hotline (Executive Agency “General Labor Inspectorate”): 0700 17 670
• National telephone line for children (State Agency for Child Protection): 116 111
• Hotline for Victims of violence (Animus Association Foundation): 080018676; (+35929817686)

Find more information about human trafficking at www.antitraffic.government.bg