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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.

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.

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.

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.

Two Indicted in Hawaii on a Trafficking Case
A federal grand jury has indicted a Honolulu man and woman on charges they operated a sex-trafficking operation that involved women and children and advertised their services on the Craigslist Web site.

Program to Prevent Youth Trafficking in Kanasas, USA
Wichita, Kansas law enforcement and Via Christi Health Care workers unite through Healthcare Haven, a program designed to help victimized youth.

Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation in New York
Joseph Yannai’s neighbors expressed shock last month when a young Hungarian woman told Westchester County police the 65-year-old man had forced her into sexual slavery.

Nigeria Shows Political Will to Investigate, Prosecute, and Convict Human Trafficking Cases
It's not every day that the US government gives Nigeria a shout-out for a job well done.

Africa Union To Launch Initiative Against Human Trafficking
The African Union Commission announced that it will launch an initiative against trafficking in human beings, AU.COMMIT Campaign, among African population within the continent and in the Diaspora.

Chinese Police Rescue Trafficked Children
Police across China have rescued 23 children in a nationwide crackdown on child trafficking from poor provinces, state media said.

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