Human trafficking as a form of gender-based violence - protecting the victim

The trafficking of women and children is a lucrative industry internationally. This briefing argues that trafficking is a form of gender-based violence and that interventions to address trafficking should be located within this context. As the protection and support of trafficked persons is largely lacking in many countries across the globe, this briefing explores key aspects of what such support should entail. These are discussed within the context of proposed legislation on trafficking and the deliberations of the 2006 South African Women's Parliament, which focused on trafficking.