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Human trafficking is a violation of human rights and a serious crime. | Human trafficking is a violation of human rights and a serious crime. | ||
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, | 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, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children]''. Amongst other things, the Protocol defined human trafficking as ''Act + Means + Purpose = Human Trafficking''. | ||
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