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European law and the national law of the Member States contain provisions for the legal protection of victims of crime. These sources aim to grant victims the fundamental right of access to justice.
However, the application of victim rights regulations varies from one Member State to another. These differences lead to different approaches to victim support. In this context, it is necessary to standardize the methods of supporting victims of crime at the European level, as well as to improve the institutional system for their application.

Trafficking in human beings is a form of crime that has spread in the contemporary era. Victims of trafficking in human beings are vulnerable people, especially women, children or jobseekers, lured by promises of advantageous jobs abroad, treatment opportunities or study offers. The European Union promotes international cooperation and makes legislative and institutional efforts to combat trafficking in human beings.
The EU Strategy to Combat Trafficking in Persons (2021-2025) focuses on preventing crime, bringing traffickers to justice, protecting victims and strengthening Member States' capacity to act.