[2] LSI has an International Secretariat, whose main aims are information collection and research, with an online database for collating national-level data on individual cases and patterns of human trafficking; developing organisational capacity; and communicating in international organisations.

In July 2010, LSI was granted consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The consultative status gives LSI the ability to actively participate in the work of ECOSOC, as well as other bodies within the UN, such as the UN Secretariat.

La Strada International will be allowed to consult with UN member states and discuss concerns and ideas within the field of human trafficking.

LSI is also a member of OSCE Alliance Expert Coordination Team, the EU Fundamental Rights Agency Platform and has a participatory status with the Council of Europe.