Back Simulation-Based Training on Human Trafficking Pioneered in North Macedonia

Skopje, North Macedonia 30 October 2025
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Simulation-Based Training on Human Trafficking Pioneered in North Macedonia

As part of the efforts to build the capacities of various anti-trafficking stakeholders, EU and Council of Europe joint action on “Strengthening anti - trafficking action in North Macedonia” delivered a simulation training with a mock trial, based on a human trafficking case scenario. The training entitled “Towards a Victim-Centred Approach in Investigations, Prosecution and Adjudication of Human Trafficking Cases” was organised in co-operation with EU4FAST project and the Centre for Police Training of the Ministry of Interior. This capacity-building activity was based on a pre-planned scenario for investigation, prosecution and adjudication of a trafficking case for the purpose of sexual and labour exploitation. Young actors played the roles of trafficking victims and traffickers, making the real-life scenario more realistic.

This simulation training programme guides local practitioners towards a victim-oriented approach and its integration in their daily work. Moreover, it fosters co-operation between the state anti-trafficking agencies and the civil sector for effective referral of the victims to assistance providers. During the training in September, the Foundation Rene Cassin-International Institute of Human Rights, provided mentoring on the international human rights standards to the legal practitioners for the mock trial, and thus, added value to this innovative training.

 


 

“Human trafficking crime is difficult to investigate and victims need the best they can get from professionals. The purpose of the live simulation is to give practitioners possibilities to exercise their skills and learn new skills in a safe environment, where they can make mistakes”, affirmed Colin Carswell, the Chief international expert in the simulation training.

The participants underscored the importance of this type of simulation-based trainings, as the best method for the practitioners to promptly improve their knowledge and skills on the fight against human trafficking.

For more information on the simulation training see our dedicated page: North Macedonia: Simulation Trainings and Mock Trials

The action on “Strengthening anti - trafficking action in North Macedonia” is part of the  “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” programme, co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the Council of Europe.

 


 

 

 

Instrumenti Horizontal III

Programi i përbashkët i Bashkimit Evropian dhe Këshillit të Evropës “Instrumenti Horizontal për Ballkanin Perëndimor dhe Turqinë” (Instrumenti Horizontal III) është një iniciativë bashkëpunimi, që zgjat nga viti 2023 deri në vitin 2026. Programi mbulon projektet në Shqipëri, Bosnjë dhe Hercegovinë, Kosovë*, Mal të Zi, Maqedoninë e Veriut, Serbi dhe Turqi. Ai u mundëson përfituesve të përmbushin axhendat e tyre të reformave në fushat e të drejtave të njeriut, sundimit të ligjit dhe demokracisë dhe të jenë në përputhje me standardet evropiane, që është gjithashtu një prioritet për procesin e zgjerimit të BE-së.

Buxheti i këtij programi arrin në rreth 41 milionë euro (85% financuar nga BE, 15% nga KiE).

* Ky përkufizim është pa paragjykim ndaj qëndrimeve për statusin, dhe është në përputhje me Rezolutën e Këshillit të Sigurimit të Kombeve të Bashkuara 1244/1999 dhe Opinionin e GJND-së mbi shpalljen e pavarësisë së Kosovës.