Country Lebanon
Year 2017
Type of Measure Justice > Protocols and guidelines
Form of Violence Trafficking

Brief Description


On 25 September 2017, a service note No. 339/204, 4, was issued for dealing, and investigating the crimes of human trafficking and sexual assault crimes and providing support to their victims. These procedures were developed as part of a joint project in partnership with ABAAD - Akkar Network for Development and in coordination with UNICEF and UNHCR. These are standard operating procedures in this area, coupled with the approval of the Public Prosecutor's Office and are binding on all investigators. It deals with all techniques required to detect trafficking crimes, as well as focusing on children and providing all support to asylum seekers through the UNHCR, as well as the necessary health, psychological and social services.

Source of Information

Lebanon's submission for National Review for Implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action, Beijing+25, 2019, p.44