The European Commission has launched a new EU-wide awareness campaign to address human trafficking. Under the slogan “End human trafficking. Break the invisible chain”, the initiative seeks to make this often hidden crime more visible to the public. Around 10.000 victims are identified each year across the European Union, while many more remain undetected. The campaign calls on citizens to recognise the signs of exploitation, report concerns and help support victims.

The EU launched a call for proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund to prevent irregular migration through awareness-raising and information campaigns on the risks of irregular migration in selected third countries and within Europe. The available call budget is EUR 10 000 000.

The campaign aims to raise awareness among people in Guinea of the dangers of irregular migration, such as the risk of exploitation and dangerous crossings. People are also made aware of local employment opportunities and legal migration channels.

Voor de Europese dag tegen mensenhandel lanceert de Europese Commissie een bewustmakingscampagne om burgers te informeren over de realiteit van deze misdaad. De Europese Commissie nodigt alle burgers uit om de bewustwording en de kennis over mensenhandel te vergroten door deel te nemen aan de "Stop mensenhandel. Doorbreek de onzichtbare keten" campagne.

Met de slogan ‘Samen in de strijd tegen mensensmokkel: Help levens redden’ wil de politie zowel de handelaars van nautisch materiaal als burgers stimuleren om verdachte aankopen of bewegingen op het strand aan de politie te melden via het nummer 112, via de app 112 of rechtstreeks via de 101.