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Trafficking 'Potentially' a Huge Problem in Ireland
The Minister for Justice, Brian Lenihan, has said human trafficking has the potential to become a significant problem in Ireland.

Council of Europe Convention Against Trafficking in Human Beings Will Enter into Force
The Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Beings (CETS n° 197) will enter into force on 1 February 2008, following the ratification by Cyprus as the tenth country to ratify it.

MTV, Rain Campaign Against Human Trafficking
MTV, one of the world's largest and influential television network, has launched ``End Exploitation and Trafficking'' (EXIT), a global campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking.

NGOs in Israel Warn Against Plan to Increase Russian Visas
Activists working against human trafficking in Israel called on Tourism Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch to reconsider a move to scrap visa requirements for visiting Russians, fearing the change could increase the flow of illegal sex workers into the country.

Combating Human Trafficking a Priority in South Africa
Human trafficking is an evil as terrible as the Atlantic slave trade of the past, Chief Justice Pius Langa said.

End to Human Trafficking Is UAE’s Top Priority
The UAE shares the core universal values that make the elimination of human trafficking a top priority, said Dr.

Ho Chi Minh City Cracks Down on Human Trafficking
The Ho Chi Minh City Association of Child Protection on October 19 held a meeting with relevant agencies to discuss measures against women and children trafficking.

Judges in South Africa Asked to Clamp Down on Trafficking
South Africa is being used as a destination and transit point, as well as a source for human trafficking, the International Association of Women Judges was told at a conference in Boksburg.

Single Trafficking Act needed in South Africa
South Africa urgently needs legislation to counter human trafficking, particularly to help the people who are abused, a panel discussion in Pretoria heard.

Dubai Declares War on Human Trafficking
Launching a new drive against human trafficking, authorities in Dubai have busted a well entrenched prostitution ring operating from upscale villas and apartments.

Dubai: 'War' Declared on Prostitution, Human Traffickers
A “war” has been declared on prostitution and the human traffickers that force women into the trade in Dubai, the emirate's head of police has announced.

Finland Falls Short in Helping Human Trafficking Victims
Finland often fails to identify victims of human trafficking, according to a steering group from the Ministry of Labour.

Morocco Center of Trafficking of Filipinos to Europe
The promise of employment and a better future has forced many Filipinos to resort to illegal means just to get to Europe.

Report Issued by Anti-Trafficking Task Force Names California Top Destination for Human Traffickers
California is a top destination for human traffickers who coerce people into the sex trade or hard labor through force or fraud, according to an 18-month government study.The report by a 19-member task force of the California Alliance to Combat Trafficking and Slavery says California is particularly vulnerable to human trafficking because of its international border, ports and airports; its booming immigrant population; and a large economy that includes industries that attract forced labor.

California Top Spot for Human Trafficking in U.S.
California is the top destination in the United States for human traffickers who force women and girls into hard labor and sex trade, local TV channel ABC 7 reported.