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Police Break Up Group Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation in Europe
Police in Italy and across Europe have arrested a group of mainly Nigerian citizens accused of trafficking women for sex, European police agency Europol said.

Barbados Dismisses Human Trafficking Allegations
Barbados is the latest Caribbean country to defend itself against allegations that it isn't doing enough to prevent human trafficking.

Safe House to be Established for Victims of Human Trafficking in Sabah, Malaysia
Sabah will set up a safe house for foreign women who are victims human trafficking and domestic abuse.

Rhode Island, USA Senate to Vote on Bills Banning Prostitution and Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation
The Senate [in Providence, Rhode Island] is expected to vote this week on two bills designed to strengthen the laws against prostitution and sex-trafficking.

Enforcement Agencies in Malaysia Combating Human Trafficking
Malaysian enforcement agencies are committed in addressing human trafficking by tightening surveillance and checks on travellers, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan.

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Expert Corner

CECILIA FLORES-OEBANDA, Founder and Director, Visayan Forum Foundation (VFI)

Cecilia Flores-Oebanda is the Founder and Director of the Visayan Forum Foundation (VFI) in the Philippines. She was a recipient of the Anti-Slavery Award in 2005. VFI is one of the most well-known nongovernmental organizations in the Philippines, focusing on the specific needs of human trafficking victims.