Labor exploitation, domestic servitude, and trafficking in human beings

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There is help and support for victims of labor exploitation, domestic servitude and human trafficking. You can report these crimes to the police or to specialized NGOs, to receive information on what support is available.

You or someone you know might be a victim of labor exploitation, domestic servitude and trafficking, if

  • You or they are brought to Hungary by force or pretense, or moved around Hungary, and forced to work
  • You or they are coerced or forced to have sex
  • You or they are prevented from contacting your family and friends
  • You or their employer keeps back the payment
  • You or they are prevented from moving around when wanting to
  • You or they are coerced to work against your or their will
  • Your or their passport or documents have been taken from you or them
  • There are threats to harm you, your family, them or their family
  • You or they are forced to live in unsuitable, degrading places
  • Your or their employer is not providing the documents required for employing workers
  • Someone forces you or them to donate an organ.

Victims of trafficking have the right to assistance, including:

  • appropriate and secure accommodation,
  • psychological and material assistance,
  • access to medical treatment and relevant information,
  • access to residence permit.

Reach for the help available

OrganizationPhoneE-mailHow can they help?
Emergency services (police, ambulance)112 (Toll-free)Call in case of immediate danger to life, or if you suspect that a criminal offence has been committed, if there is a situation endangering the life or physical safety of a person, or if a child is in danger.
OKIT / National Crisis Management and Information Telephone Service+36 80 20 55 20 (Toll-free 0-24, Hun/Eng)[email protected]Assistance for victims of human trafficking and gender-based violence, arranges for their accommodation if necessary.
Lehetőség családoknak 2005 / Chance for Families 2005+36 96 204 168[email protected]Temporary accommodation and complex individualized support in Hun / Ukr.
Baptista Szeretetszolgálat / Baptist Aid+36 20 239 2297[email protected]Temporary accommodation, rehabilitation, aftercare.
ÁSK / Victim Support Hotline: +36 80 225 225 (Toll-free 0 -24, Hun)[email protected]Provide victims with information on their rights, obligations and options emotional and psychological support legal advice and practical assistance.
UNHCR+36 80 984 583 (Toll-free from Monday to Friday 8 -17.00, Eng / Rus / Ukr)[email protected]Referrals to organizations providing assistance for refugee victims of human trafficking.
Blue Line Child Crisis Foundation+36 80 984 590 (Toll-free Ukr / Rus, on Tuesday and Thursday between 16.00-20.00)[email protected]If you are a child in trouble, if you feel in danger, they can help you to think through what to do. The Foundation can help you even if you feel you want to leave or have already left home. You can call their free child helpline anonymously.
Local general practitioner or other health care provider112 (Toll-free, call in case of urgent medical need.)Search for the name of your place of residence and add “general practitioner” or “hospital”.With health issues turn to the local general practitioner or nearest health care provider.
Interpreter service is available via the 1812 phone number between 8.00 – 16.30 from Monday to Friday. Interpreters will assist your doctor with translation from Ukr/Rus to Hun.
NANE / Women For Women Together Against Violence Association+36 80 505 101 (Toll-free, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 18.00-22.00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12.00-14.00) [email protected]Supporting abused women and children.
Cordelia Foundation+36 1 349 1450 (Hun / Eng)Direct contact through their webpage (click) or [email protected]Free mental health care for trauma survivors. In English and Ukrainian or with interpreter in French, Somali, Arabic, Persian, Dari, Pastu.
Menedék Association+36 20 450 7245[email protected]Providing counselling related to labor rights.
Labor InspectorateTo find the phone number of the relevant office, please click here.munkavé[email protected]Reports and complaints can be submitted in person, by telephone and in writing by post or electronically, free of charge

If you face language barriers, you can book an interpreter with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), from Monday to Friday between 9.00 and 17.00. To register please click here. Please make sure you request the support service in advance.