On 11 March 2026, an informational and awareness-raising meeting on the risks of trafficking and exploitation of children in Roma and Egyptian communities was held at Shkolla e Bashkuar/United School of Grabian.
This activity was organized in the framework of the project “Public Safety Team 2 – Partner for a Safe Community”, part of the Grants Scheme of the SCPA Programme.
The meeting was organized in cooperation with the Local Police Directorate of Fier, in the framework of the action plan for implementing the recommendations issued by the Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, aimed at strengthening measures against trafficking in human beings.
The purpose of the meeting was to increase the awareness of students, parents and teachers regarding the risks of trafficking and exploitation of children, particularly within Roma and Egyptian communities, as well as to provide guidance on protection and reporting suspected cases.
The activity was attended by representatives of the Local Police Directorate of Fier, social service staff from the Municipality of Divjaka, the School Security Officer, representatives of the school psychosocial service, as well as parents and children from the community.
During the meeting, several important topics related to awareness-raising and prevention of trafficking in human beings were addressed. Participants were informed about what trafficking in human beings is and the forms in which it may occur, as well as the risks it poses to children and young people. The important role of family and community in preventing such phenomena was also emphasized.
The discussion also covered how to identify cases at risk, the importance of cooperation between the school and the community, as well as the procedures and mechanisms for reporting suspected cases.
