19/06/2026
Vulnerability can't be fast-tracked.
In June 2026, Ireland began implementing the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, introducing significant changes to how people seeking international protection are processed.
Ruhama is concerned about the potential impact of accelerated procedures on women affected by human trafficking for s*xual exploitation and gender-based violence.
For many survivors, disclosure of trauma takes time. Experiences of exploitation, coercion and abuse are often complex and may not be shared at the first interview or within a rigid timeframe.
Women seeking safety need access to specialist support, legal advice and trauma-informed processes that recognise the realities of trafficking and exploitation.
As Ireland implements the Pact, robust safeguards must be in place to ensure vulnerable women are identified, protected and given a meaningful opportunity to be heard.
Ruhama joins refugee, human rights and anti-trafficking organisations in calling for the rights, safety and dignity of vulnerable women to remain at the centre of implementation.
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