Trafficking in Persons: Global Patterns [UNODC]

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Trafficking in Persons: Global Patterns [UNODC]

April 24, 2006 08:16:00 pm

Trafficking in Persons: Global Patterns, United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime, April 24, 2006 [criticizing the efforts of countries around the world as ineffective in blocking the flow of people smuggled into countries, many of whom are sexually exploited or forced to work as slaves]. Read the full text of the report [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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