Turkey attaches great importance to combat against trafficking in human beings.

In order to fight against this modern day slavery, a “National Task Force” has been established under the chairmanship of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and an “Action Plan” prepared by the Task Force and approved by the Prime Ministry has been implemented.

Within the framework of these intensified efforts, a hotline “157” has been allocated for the victims of trafficking in Turkey. This hotline will be operational nationwide as of April 15th, 2005.

“157” tip off number/emergency hotline for the victims of trafficking will be staffed by Russian, Romanian and Turkish speaking personnel. The emergency calls from victims or third persons which would be received by the hotline operators will be conveyed to the security authorities for their immediate action.