Trafficking in Women and Children

The effective suppression of trafficking in women and children is a matter of pressing international concern. The use of women in international prostitution and trafficking networks has become a major focus on international organised crime. Women and girls who are victims of this international trade are at an increased risk of further violence, as well as unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection, including infection with HIV/AIDS. Apart from the human, social and economic costs of the sex industry, the spread of venereal diseases, child prostitution deprives children of the opportunity to pursue education and to achieve their full potential. The book analyses the issue of trafficking in women and children in detail and described the strategies to prevent this kind of human rights violations. It will be a valuable reference manual for those involved in judicial and legal interventions into the trafficking trade and for those involved in the struggle for upholding the rights of women and children.