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Judges in South Africa Asked to Clamp Down on Trafficking
South Africa is being used as a destination and transit point, as well as a source for human trafficking, the International Association of Women Judges was told at a conference in Boksburg.

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.

Morocco Center of Trafficking of Filipinos to Europe
The promise of employment and a better future has forced many Filipinos to resort to illegal means just to get to Europe.

Report Issued by Anti-Trafficking Task Force Names California Top Destination for Human Traffickers
California is a top destination for human traffickers who coerce people into the sex trade or hard labor through force or fraud, according to an 18-month government study.The report by a 19-member task force of the California Alliance to Combat Trafficking and Slavery says California is particularly vulnerable to human trafficking because of its international border, ports and airports; its booming immigrant population; and a large economy that includes industries that attract forced labor.

California Top Spot for Human Trafficking in U.S.
California is the top destination in the United States for human traffickers who force women and girls into hard labor and sex trade, local TV channel ABC 7 reported.

Winning War Against Women Trafficking in Nigeria
The trafficking in women and children in the society has become a major source of worry to many concerned individuals, governments, non-governmental organisations and civil societies.

NGO in Nigeria Says Child Abandonment Promotes Trafficking
An Non-government organsiation Child Rights and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN) has linked the high rate of child trafficking in Akwa Ibom State to frequent cases of abandoned children.

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.

Putting a Stop to Human Trafficking in the United States
    Human traffickers force victims into hard labor or sell them for sex. Worldwide, millions of women and children are part of this modern day slave trade.

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

Human Trafficking Not Uncommon on Long Island, New York
There are hundreds of homes on Long Island where immigrants, especially women, are held in conditions that approach slavery, Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota said Friday.