The European Day Against Trafficking in Human Beings is observed annually on 18 October to raise public awareness of this crime and strengthen cooperation in combating it.

Human trafficking is a serious violation of human rights and one of the most widespread forms of transnational organized crime worldwide.

Georgia attaches great importance to combating human trafficking, focusing on crime prevention, proactive identification of trafficking cases, victim protection and assistance, and enhanced cooperation. The Interagency Council for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, led by the Ministry of Justice, coordinates the country’s anti-trafficking policy. Combating human trafficking is also an important part of Georgia’s international commitments, including its EU integration process.

For the eleventh consecutive year, Georgia has maintained a leading position worldwide in combating human trafficking. According to the US Department of State’s latest report, published in 2026, Georgia is the only country in the region and among EU candidate countries to have received the highest possible rating.