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In 2000, to fight human trafficking the United Nations adopted an international treaty, known as the ''[http://www.osce.org/odihr/19223 Protocol to Prevent Trafficking in Persons]''. Amongst other things, this document defined human trafficking as ''Act + Means + Purpose = Human Trafficking''. | In 2000, to fight human trafficking the United Nations adopted an international treaty, known as the ''[http://www.osce.org/odihr/19223 Protocol to Prevent Trafficking in Persons]''. Amongst other things, this document defined 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. | 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. | ||
