FROM BONDAGE TO FREEDOM 54 trafficking, rape, sexual slavery, enforced prostitution, forced labour or any other form of sexual violence of comparable nature. But for the exercise of this jurisdiction the above acts must be committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population, with the knowledge of the attack. This is a difficult condition to be met thereby making ICC ineffective in dealing with cases of human trafficking. Therefore, it is recommended that ICC be given specific jurisdiction to deal with human trafficking. Thus there is a need to further strengthen the UN system in its fight against trafficking. E. Governmental Mechanisms The regional human rights system further provides the necessary push to the operationalisation of human rights concerns for the trafficked persons. Regional mechanisms applicable to trafficking vary widely from region to region. Some of these mechanisms would be taken up here for analysis. i) Europe a. European Convention on Human Rights, 1950 It mainly incorporates the civil and political rights enshrined in the UDHR. All members of the Council of Europe are parties to the Convention, which is also applicable to their overseas territories. b. European Social Charter, 1961 European Convention on Human Rights, 1950. • Freedom from of torture or inhuman or degrading treatment. • Freedom from slavery, servitude or forced labour. • Right to liberty and security of person. The Charter deals with the economic, social and cultural rights. The State Parties resolve to make every effort in common to improve the standard of living and to promote the social well-being of both their urban and rural populations by means of appropriate institutions and actions. The relevant provision of the charter provides right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance.