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China Plans to Combat Cross Province Trafficking for Forced Labour
In China the trend for trafficking people with the intention of exploiting them for labour and sexual services is increasing.

Report on the National Anti-Trafficking Workshop in China
Hosted by the National Working Committee on Children and Women under the State Council and the Ministry of Public Security, in cooperation with the UNIAP China Office and the International Organisation for Migration, the National Anti-Trafficking Workshop was successfully held from 26 to 31 August 2007, in Lijiang, Yunnan Province.

US Estimates Thousands of Victims, Efforts to Find Them Fall Short
Outrage was mounting at the 1999 hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building, where congressmen were learning about human trafficking.

In Asia, MTV Turns Camera on Trafficking
Its high production values, driving musical score, and slick edits make the film, in the words of its producers, "very MTV."  But don't expect to see boy bands or risqué hip-hop.

Child Victims of Trafficking Vanish from Social Services Care in the UK
More than 180 children recently trafficked illegally into the UK have since gone missing without trace from social services care, according to a Unicef report warning that the government is failing to protect vulnerable youngsters brought into the country.

TRADE Movie Portrays Human Trafficking in the United States
Kevin Kline was at the United Nations to promote a film on human trafficking that officials hope will raise awareness about the alarming and largely unknown problem.

A Report by Save the Children Reveals Millions of Children Live as Child Slaves
On the 200th anniversary of the Slave Trade Act, a new report by Save the Children reveals millions of children are still living as child slaves.

Community Leaders in Romania Take Action against Human Trafficking
Community leaders from five communes in Iasi County, northeastern Romania, joined World Vision staff for a two-day meeting in Iasi Area Development Program (ADP) to discuss the issue and prevalence of human trafficking and explore the integration of anti trafficking initiatives into the ADP's development work based on community and World Vision staff capacity.

Traffickers Exploit Increased Mobility of Underage Girls in Nepal
Sixteen-year-old Sushma does not want to reveal her true identity for fear that the traffickers who sold her into the notorious brothel area of Kamathipura in Mumbai, India, could track her down and kill her.

Exploitation of Skilled Migrants in Australia Exposed
Conditions in remote Australian workplaces, where two foreigners died within three days in June, are so harsh that a leading immigration expert says they are "akin to slavery".

Australia Provides Aid to Indonesia to Combat Human Trafficking
Australia has announced it will give support to Indonesia's fight against human trafficking, aid which will add to programs already being helped by the UN and the US.

Council of Ministers Approves Draft Human Trafficking Law in Cambodia
The Council of Ministers approved on 24 August 2007 the draft law on Combating Human Trafficking and Sexual Trade and will submit it to the National Assembly for a vote, according to a statement.

Lao Youth Exposed to Human Trafficking
The problem of youth exposure to human trafficking was the focus of an enthralling drama performance at 9th Annual Donkoy Children’s Fair in Lao PDR.

Asian Women Duped in Bahrain
Many Asian women in Bahrain are being duped into working as sex slaves for men who lure them with promises of marriage, according to Thai Ambassador Phithak Phrombubpha.

National Workshop to Review Burma's Draft National Plan of Action to Combat Human Trafficking
From 22 to 23 March 2007, a national workshop to review Burma's draft National Plan of Action to Combat Human Trafficking was held in Naypyitaw.