Strengthening Cross-Border Collaboration to Combat Human Trafficking of Women and Children
The exploitation of women and children within international prostitution and trafficking networks has emerged as a major focus on international organized crime and has become a primary concern for the international community. While the practice of trafficking individuals for various purposes has existed for centuries, including for labor and sexual exploitation, the modern understanding of human trafficking, particularly as it pertains to women and children, has evolved significantly over the past few decades.