Curriculum Vitae

• Head of the 'Regional Implementation Initiative on Preventing & Combating Human Trafficking': Improving National and Transnational Coordination and Cooperation; Developing and Strengthening Networks and Partnerships with Third Countries  
•  Independent International Consultant on Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Persons (since 2006)
• Former Austrian Federal Government Minister for Women and MP
• First Special Representative on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings of the OSCE - Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (2004-2006)
• Chair of the EU Stability Pact Task Force on Human Trafficking for South Eastern Europe (2000-2004)