Report Trafficking

General policy statement and resources to combat trafficking in human beings

Fgirl is fully committed to raising awareness of human trafficking. We are a private online company that has chosen to be aware of this issue. We are committed to implementing internal anti-trafficking initiatives and to engaging in awareness-raising efforts to combat human trafficking issues globally. If we become aware of a case of trafficking, we will take swift internal action and cooperate enthusiastically with local and international law enforcement authorities whose mission it is to combat this despicable violation of human rights. To report a suspected case of trafficking, please email us at: [email protected].

We also encourage you to report any suspicion of trafficking to the relevant authorities.

Why is it important to put an end to human trafficking?

In Switzerland, it is legal to engage in prostitution and to provide independent escort services. However, some people use the laws in their favour by violating human rights. If a woman's choice to prostitute herself in Switzerland is her one and only choice, she is treated with dignity. On the other hand, if a person, whether Swiss or foreign, is forced into prostitution, this is a flagrant violation of fundamental human rights. In order to protect the dignity of the individual, it is important to combat such abuses effectively. Many countries do not have the necessary resources to ensure the safety, healthcare and education of their citizens. And they are unable to focus on improving the lives of their people. This is not the case in Switzerland, where efforts have been made to combat many of the abuses that have come to light.

The website of Human Trafficking Help and Resources is a global NGO helpline responsible for providing signs and definitions of abuse as a victim. If you have any suspicions about this type of behaviour, you can visit their website and learn more about it.

Trafficking signs

WARNING SIGNS OF POSSIBLE HUMAN TRAFFICKING :

In the list below, we use the term TDS*, an acronym for Sex Worker, to define all the players (women and men) in the field in order to simplify understanding.

  • Does a TDS arrive accompanied by another person?
  • Is this person speaking on behalf of the TDS or does he or she seem to have control over it?
  • Does the TDS seem to fear this person?
  • Does the TDS have difficulty communicating, either because of a language barrier or a fear of interaction?
  • Does TDS appear to be a minor or close to it?

To find out more about the potential warning signs of human trafficking, visit the Polaris project.

Report on human trafficking and child pornography

If in doubt and/or in an emergency in Switzerland, call 117 (police) immediately.

Otherwise, reports can be made to the following cantonal brigades:

  • Geneva vice squad - Tel: +41 22 427 71 50
  • Vice Squad Vaud - Tel: +41 21 315 15 15
  • Vice Squad Neuchâtel - Tel: +41 32 889 68 10
  • Vice Squad Valais - Tel: +41 27 606 56 90
  • Fribourg vice squad -Tel: +41 26 305 19 19
  • Jura vice squad - Tel: +41 32 420 76 00
  • Vice Squad Bern - Tel: +41 31 638 81 11
  • Zurich vice squad - Tel: +41 58 648 48 48

Resources on the fight against human trafficking

There are several ways of reporting human trafficking abuses. In fact, there are several, since you can turn to centres in Switzerland, but also abroad, such as the United Nations' International Organisation for Migration or Interpol, for example. We will concentrate here on the main sources in Switzerland:

  • OIM : Thunstrasse 11, Postfach 216, 3000 Berne Tél : +41 31 350 82 11.
  • Fedpol : Nussbaumstrasse 29, 3003 Berne Tél : +41 58 463 11 23.
  • Act212.ch Tél : +41 76 261 51 28.
  • FIZ Tél : +41 44 436 90 00.
  • Trafficked victim Unit Tél : +41 44 585 35 45.
  • Astrée 7 ruelle de Bourg, 1003 Lausanne Tél : +41 21 544 27 97.

Support for prostitutes

Many Swiss organisations work together to monitor victims of human trafficking and explore ways of protecting them. For more information, please consult the resources of the following associations:

DECLARATION OF NON-LIABILITY

We provide the above information and links to third party websites as an educational resource for our users, members and potential victims of human trafficking. We do not confirm the accuracy of the data disclosed, nor do we endorse the legitimacy of any third-party programmes or entities mentioned. We further disclaim any liability arising from reliance on such resources or information. Nothing on this page constitutes medical, legal or professional advice.

In the event of a real emergency, please call :

  • Police (all Switzerland): 117
  • Fire (whole of Switzerland): 118
  • Medical emergencies (all Switzerland): 144