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Church of Scotland Report Highlights the Link between Prostitution and Trafficking
In a hard-hitting report to the General Assembly in May 2008, the Church of Scotland Guild will highlight some of the work it has done in the past year investigating methods of alerting potential brothel clients to the evils of human trafficking.

Trafficking of Sri Lankan Children to Singapore
A racket involving the smuggling of more than 20 Sri Lankan children to Singapore has been busted and four suspects arrested, the National Child Protection Authority disclosed.

Europe Reconsiders Prostitution as Sex Trafficking Booms
Trafficking and forced prostitution are on the rise, and the EU countries' complicated prostitution laws make prosecution difficult.

Trafficking of Filipinas in Singapore
The Philippine Embassy in Singapore reports on unabated trafficking of Filipinas to Singapore.

Cambodia Approves Law on Anti-Human Trafficking
The Cambodian National Assembly unanimously approved the law on anti-human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Thai Men and Women Warned about Exploitive Jobs in Bahrain and Turkey
Labour authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima province have warned job seekers to be careful if they intend to work in Bahrain or Turkey.

NGOs in Israel Warn Against Plan to Increase Russian Visas
Activists working against human trafficking in Israel called on Tourism Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch to reconsider a move to scrap visa requirements for visiting Russians, fearing the change could increase the flow of illegal sex workers into the country.

Combating Human Trafficking a Priority in South Africa
Human trafficking is an evil as terrible as the Atlantic slave trade of the past, Chief Justice Pius Langa said.

Single Trafficking Act needed in South Africa
South Africa urgently needs legislation to counter human trafficking, particularly to help the people who are abused, a panel discussion in Pretoria heard.

Dubai Declares War on Human Trafficking
Launching a new drive against human trafficking, authorities in Dubai have busted a well entrenched prostitution ring operating from upscale villas and apartments.

Dubai: 'War' Declared on Prostitution, Human Traffickers
A “war” has been declared on prostitution and the human traffickers that force women into the trade in Dubai, the emirate's head of police has announced.

Finland Falls Short in Helping Human Trafficking Victims
Finland often fails to identify victims of human trafficking, according to a steering group from the Ministry of Labour.

Police Uncover Human Trafficking Misery in the UK
A Romanian woman who was raped and forced to work as a prostitute is among 20 victims of human trafficking identified by police in the central belt in the past eight weeks.

Prostitution Fueling Exploitation of Women
The evil of human trafficking is receiving attention in many countries around the world...The illegal trade is carried out either to provide cheap labor or for the sex industry, although it is the latter that is receiving more attention.

Sex slaves, human trafficking... in America?
Some foreign exchange students are tricked and exploited in the United States.