The (Argentine) state response to the problem of assistance to victims of human trafficking

This project investigates the successfulness of the Argentine government in adhering to the laws, protocols and international doctrines in place concerning the criminalization of human trafficking. To narrow the scope of my research, the study analyzes this success specifically from the standpoint of the assistance offered to the victims of human trafficking.Through the use of primary sources as well as secondary sources, this report attempts to investigate the means by which victims of human trafficking can receive assistance, and then to compare these results with the responsibilities of the Argentine government outlined in the aforementioned laws and doctrines to which the government is obligated to adhere.The paper first offers a brief history of the economic and political history of Argentina that led to the situation of human trafficking that can be seen today. To continue, the study outlines the internationally recognized definitions of ‘human trafficking,’ creating an image of what the average case of human trafficking in Argentina would contain, followed by a statistical analysis of the problem in the present day. Afterwards the governmental perspective of the programs offering assistance that are in place is discussed. To then provide a more comparative perspective, the roles of two specific government agencies offering assistance, that of a non-governmental organization and finally that of a former victim are examined. To conclude, a look at the governmental inadequacies that still exist is given before closing remarks are made.