Does reputation matter for states' compliance with international treaties? States enforcement of anti-trafficking norms

Author: Avdeyeva Olga A.  

Publisher: Routledge Ltd

ISSN: 1364-2987

Source: The International Journal of Human Rights, Vol.16, Iss.2, 2012-02, pp. : 298-320

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Abstract

How and under what conditions do states initiate reforms and comply with international agreements to combat human trafficking? This paper focuses on the post-communist states' compliance with anti-trafficking norms. The first finding demonstrates the importance of female members of parliament in promoting states' compliance with anti-trafficking requirements. The second finding reveals the importance of states' international position and aspirations to join exclusive regional organisations for fostering compliance with the UN Anti-Trafficking Protocols.