A/HRC/20/24/Add.1 and different forms of exploitation of vulnerable groups in society, notably children, women and Roma. Poor socio-economic conditions in parts of Albania continue to trigger a movement – often seasonal – of children to neighbouring countries for begging and other forms of forced labour. He heard about Roma children as young as 7 leaving Albania on short-term migration to beg, collect cans and pick tomatoes and engage in other types of agricultural work abroad. 28. In this context, the Special Rapporteur welcomed the current focus of the National Coordinator for Anti-Trafficking of Human Beings on economic exploitation and exploitation of children in particular. He commends the National Coordinator’s office for its admirable work in fighting trafficking, including through the creation of anti-trafficking police, partnership with civil society and providing shelters for victims of trafficking. Challenges still to be resolved in the fight against trafficking include the need to amend criminal legislation, measures for proactive identification of potential victims, and better referral mechanisms at the local level to prevent re-victimization and ensure reintegration in society. 29. The Special Rapporteur also learned that the process of visa liberalization with Balkan countries has resulted in reports of young Albanian women going as “singers” or “to marry” abroad. While noting that bilateral agreements with some neighbouring countries concerned have been proposed, he regrets that none have yet been concluded. Several interlocutors alerted the Special Rapporteur to the need for more research and analysis on women and the migration phenomenon in general. He was informed that Albanian women returnees were allegedly frequently victims of domestic violence and received most worrisome reports of an increase in killings of women during holiday seasons when their husbands or partners return home in the context of rumours of extramarital affairs and disrespect for family unity. V. Albanian migrants abroad 30. According to the Law on Migration of Albanian Nationals for Employment Purposes, the Government of Albania has the responsibility to verify and ensure respect for the rights of Albanian migrants abroad by the host countries (art. 17, para. 1). The law explicitly aims at “the protection of the political, economic and social rights” of Albanian emigrants (art. 1, para. 2 (b)). The Government has recognized that this duty is a major challenge due to the large number of Albanian migrants working and living abroad. 17 The limited capacity of consular services, the rights of children, persons deprived of their liberty and protection of social rights are priority issues in this regard. A. Consular services 31. Albanian embassies and consulates play a key role in upholding the rights of Albanian abroad, in particular through the provision of legal advice, assistance to detained Albanians and other services for Albanian emigrants in need. The Special Rapporteur was informed that due to limited resources, expertise and capacity, the ability of diplomatic and consular offices to duly fulfil this responsibility is severely hampered. While noting that improving consular services is a Government priority and that a first training on human rights for consular staff was provided in cooperation with IOM in May 2011, he is concerned that the planned activities for diplomats regarding training and legal expertise on human rights and migration policy, as well as regular reporting on assistance to Albanian 17 10 National Strategy on Migration, p. 12.