The operators at 0800 800 818 or 527 (from Ukraine) can help you get a deeper understanding and name your situation. They can provide you with information and advice regarding your safety and the help you may need. Both lines are free and available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.  For more information, visit: www.safe.iom.sk

Human trafficking, sometimes referred to as modern slavery, is a crime that violates the victim's fundamental human rights. Human trafficking is defined by the presence of three elements: the act (recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring, receipt), the means (threats or using physical, psychological and sexual violence, deception, tricks, abuse of a vulnerable position, debt collection, etc.), and the purpose of exploitation (forced labor, prostitution, begging, marriages, adoptions, etc.). For human traffickers, exploitation of people is the third most profitable illegal trade. For a better idea of how human trafficking may happen in reality, read people's stories.

Yes. Human traffickers often use coercive means other than physical violence. For example, they may threaten to harm your family, or collect a fictitious debt for food, accommodation or travel from you, or take your passport away. You can discuss your situation for free at 0800 800 818 or 527 (from Ukraine).

Victims of human trafficking need help and protection above all. If you were forced to work illegally and exploited, you will not be punished but protected in a human trafficking situation.