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In 2000, the United Nations adopted an international treaty, known as the Trafficking in Persons Protocol to fight human trafficking. Amongst other things, this document defined | In 2000, the United Nations adopted an international treaty, known as the Trafficking in Persons Protocol to fight human trafficking. Amongst other things, this document defined | ||
human trafficking as Act + Means + Purpose = Human Trafficking. | human trafficking as Act + Means + Purpose = Human Trafficking. | ||
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In cases involving children, human trafficking is established if it is shown that the child has been recruited, transported, or harboured for the purpose of exploitation. The exploitation of trafficked persons can take many forms as explained below: | In cases involving children, human trafficking is established if it is shown that the child has been recruited, transported, or harboured for the purpose of exploitation. The exploitation of trafficked persons can take many forms as explained below: | ||
