Overview of Trafficking in Human Beings Dynamics in Kosovo
Kokko, Jessika; Leskinen, Oskar (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024060320484
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This thesis is conducted for a private institution focusing on Horizon Europe programs. The thesis aims to examine the dynamics of trafficking in human beings in Western Balkans, with an emphasis on Kosovo. The objective was to gain in-depth knowledge about the current state of human trafficking identification and create a factsheet for the client.
This thesis uses qualitative research methods to fulfil the objective. Methods used in this thesis were descriptive literature review, participant observation, and expert interviews. The material from participant observation was analysed using CoCo Cosmos, literature review through thematization, and interviews by content analysis.
Based on findings, Western Balkans is influenced by its geographical location, socio-economic conditions, and presence of organized crime. Most common exploitation forms are sexual exploitation, forced labour, exploitative begging, and child labour. Four factors causing challenges for combating human trafficking were identified: Mixed migration forms, lack of resources, cultural norms, and information sharing. One human trafficking victim profile and one trafficker profile was created based on results. Six categories of antitrafficking stakeholders consisting of 25 entities were identified. Further research using other data collection methods could provide additional information on the topic.
This thesis uses qualitative research methods to fulfil the objective. Methods used in this thesis were descriptive literature review, participant observation, and expert interviews. The material from participant observation was analysed using CoCo Cosmos, literature review through thematization, and interviews by content analysis.
Based on findings, Western Balkans is influenced by its geographical location, socio-economic conditions, and presence of organized crime. Most common exploitation forms are sexual exploitation, forced labour, exploitative begging, and child labour. Four factors causing challenges for combating human trafficking were identified: Mixed migration forms, lack of resources, cultural norms, and information sharing. One human trafficking victim profile and one trafficker profile was created based on results. Six categories of antitrafficking stakeholders consisting of 25 entities were identified. Further research using other data collection methods could provide additional information on the topic.