According to data from the State Border Service of Ukraine, in 2025, the key aspect of human trafficking remained the sexual exploitation of women in EU countries. There were also cases of Ukrainian citizens being involved in illegal activities abroad, mainly for the purpose of working in illegal tobacco production and transporting illegal migrants across the territory of EU member states as drivers. These threats are expected to remain relevant throughout 2026.
In order to counteract these phenomena, within the framework of the Memorandum concluded between the National Police of Ukraine and the International Justice Mission, the Migration Police Department, the Communications Department of the National Police of Ukraine, and IJM have prepared:
- Educational materials to inform citizens about the risks of human trafficking and child exploitation.
- A specialized web resource: https://stoptraffic.com.ua
- Information leaflets with QR codes for quick access to the portal
