In today's world, human trafficking remains one of the most serious forms of human rights violations. Fleeing for their lives due to Russia's military aggression, millions of Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes, become internally displaced persons, or emigrate to other countries. The war has greatly increased vulnerability to falling into the trap of labor, sexual, or other forms of exploitation, both in Ukraine and abroad. People who are looking for work abroad or are in difficult life circumstances are particularly vulnerable.
How to understand that you are in danger
Job offers without a formal contract
The employer avoids answering specific questions about working conditions
Promises of high earnings without special skills or language knowledge
Requests to hand over original documents
Pressure or isolation from relatives and friends
What to do to protect yourself
Always check information about the employer and intermediary.
Formalize your documents officially.
Inform your relatives about your whereabouts and leave copies of your documents.
Save the numbers of hotlines and Ukrainian consulates in the country of stay.
Where to go for help
National hotline for combating human trafficking and counseling migrants, tel. 527; 0 800 505 501
State Migration Service of Ukraine dmsu.gov.ua
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine / Consular Office
Remember: human trafficking is a crime. No one has the right to use your labor, body, or life for their own benefit. Awareness, caution, and responsible behavior are your best defenses.
Department of Communications of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, based on materials from the State Migration Service