The report assesses the measures taken by Belgium between July 2022 and June 2026 to prevent vulnerabilities to trafficking in human beings, identify and assist victims in situations of vulnerability, and prosecute traffickers. It focuses in particular on vulnerabilities among specific groups and on the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in trafficking. The report also examines progress made in areas covered by previous evaluation rounds. It sets out the GRETA’s findings and recommendations to the Belgian authorities.

The general report 2023 of the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) includes a stocktaking of the third evaluation round of the Convention, which focused on trafficking victims’ access to justice and effective remedies. GRETA analyses trends emerging from its country reports, drawing attention to gaps in the implementation of the Convention, as well as promising practices.

In 2022, Belgium was subject to the third evaluation round of the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. This report analyses in detail how the Belgian authorities ensure access to justice and effective remedies for victims of trafficking in human beings.

Vandaag heeft de Expertengroep inzake de bestrijding van Mensenhandel (GRETA) haar rapport gepubliceerd. Daarin wordt onderzocht welke acties de Belgische overheden ondernomen hebben om mensenhandel te voorkomen en de bestrijden.

De deskundigengroep inzake de bestrijding van mensenhandel van de Raad van Europa (GRETA) heeft zijn vierde evaluatieverslag over België gepubliceerd. Het verslag bestrijkt de periode van juli 2022 tot juni 2026. Het rapport onderzoekt de kwetsbaarheden voor mensenhandel, de maatregelen om deze te voorkomen en op te sporen, en de identificatie, bescherming en bijstand van slachtoffers. Daarnaast beoordeelt het de onderzoeken en strafvervolgingen, alsook het gebruik van informatie- en communicatietechnologieën (ICT) bij mensenhandel. GRETA wijst op een aantal domeinen waarop verdere actie nodig is om de Belgische aanpak van mensenhandel te versterken.

From 3 to 7 November 2025, the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) conducted an evaluation visit to Belgium under the fourth cycle of its monitoring of the Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. The evaluation focuses on vulnerabilities to trafficking, the measures taken to prevent and detect them, support victims, and sanction perpetrators, with particular attention to the role of information and communication technologies.

Belgium has made progress in a number of areas to combat human trafficking and has managed a considerable number of convictions of perpetrators. Improvements are expected inter alia to enhance the identification of child victims and prevent the disappearances of unaccompanied children. 

Vandaag, 18 oktober 2013, hebben drie internationale expert-organen m.b.t. mensenhandel de internationale gemeenschap opgeroepen om samen te werken in de strijd tegen mensenhandel.