PART I  Implementation of Commitments 69 changed to form an integral part of the Secretariat. The structure will be headed by a prominent personality, who will act as a Special Representative and represent the OSCE at the political level, and will consist of contracted and seconded staff, including those of the present Anti-Trafficking Assistance Unit, appointed or assigned in accordance with the OSCE Staff Regulations and Rules; The structure shall: (a) Assist OSCE participating States in the implementation of commitments and full usage of recommendations set forth in the OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings, including its Addendum Addressing the Special Needs of Child Victims of Trafficking for Protection and Assistance; (b) Ensure co‑ordination of the OSCE’s efforts in combating trafficking in human beings across all three dimensions of the OSCE and act as a focal point for the OSCE’s efforts in this area; (c) Strengthen co‑operation among the relevant authorities of the participating States and between the OSCE and other relevant organizations; (d) Raise the public and political profile of combating trafficking in human beings; (e) Operate in the whole OSCE area and as appropriate, assist the participating States, in a spirit of co‑operation and following consultations with the relevant authorities of the participating States concerned, in aiming at the implementation of their commitments in combating human trafficking; (f) Provide and facilitate advice and technical assistance in the field of legislation as well as policy development, together, as necessary, with other OSCE structures engaged in this field; (g) Be ready to offer advice to senior level authorities representing the legislative, judicial, and executive branches in participating States and discuss with them the implementation of the OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings, including its Addendum, and commitments in the field of combating trafficking in human beings. In specific cases calling for special attention, seek direct contacts, in an appropriate manner with the participating State concerned and discuss the providing of advice and concrete assistance, if needed; (h) Co‑operate with national co-ordinators, national rapporteurs or other national mechanisms established by participating States for co‑ordinating and monitoring the anti‑trafficking activities of State institutions. It will also co‑operate with relevant non‑governmental organizations in the participating States. Furthermore, it will assume responsibility within the OSCE for hosting and facilitating meetings for the exchange of information and experience between national co‑ordinators, representatives designated by participating States, or experts on combating trafficking in human beings;

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