§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What information they have received from the International Organisation of Migration, or other sources, concerning traffic in young women taking place in Kosovo; what is the policy of KFOR on this matter; and what do they consider to be the best means for protecting persons subjected to violence in this way. [HL936]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)We have noted reports of these incidents with concern and will support action by UNMIK and KFOR to tackle the problem. The main aim of the international presences in Kosovo is to provide a secure environment. UNMIK and KFOR are committed to working together to respond to the needs of all vulnerable communities and individuals.
The regional centre of the OSCE in Pristina intends to establish a women's victim support system to facilitate UNMIK police assistance to vulnerable young women and children who had been victims of abduction, rape, trafficking or prostitution.