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Berlin strengthens protections for all human trafficking victims in 2026 update

A landmark revision to Berlin's anti-trafficking policy now shields every victim—regardless of gender. Three key NGOs are already on the ground, offering lifelines.

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The image shows a woman in a blue dress standing in front of a building with a quote on it that reads "Everyone has a right to exist, people are not merchandise and cannot be used as bait during an economic and political crisis. Poverty does not justify human trafficking." She is smiling and there are a few people, plants, and flags in the background. On the left side of the image, there is a logo and some text.

Berlin strengthens protections for all human trafficking victims in 2026 update

Berlin has updated its long-standing cooperation agreement to better support victims of human trafficking. The revised deal, first introduced in 2003, now covers more forms of exploitation and includes new partners. Three local organisations are already providing direct help under the new terms. The original agreement was signed over two decades ago but has now been expanded. It previously focused mainly on sexual exploitation, but the updated version addresses all forms of trafficking except labour exploitation. A separate deal with Berlin's Main Customs Office now handles cases of work-related abuse.

The revised agreement also removes gender restrictions. Earlier versions centred on women, but protections now apply to all victims regardless of gender. Key institutions involved in drafting the changes included the Berlin Public Prosecutor's Office, the Senate Department for the Interior and Sports, and the Senate Department for Labor, Social Affairs, Equality, Integration, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination.

Berlin Police, counselling centres, and support services have all signed the new agreement. Three specific organisations—KOK, Berliner Landesarbeitsgemeinschaft Prostitution und Menschenhandel (BLP), and SEEN—are already offering direct advice and assistance to victims under the updated framework. The updated cooperation agreement came into effect in March 2026. Victims of human trafficking in Berlin can now access broader support through multiple channels. The changes reflect a shift toward more inclusive and comprehensive protection measures.

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