Research
Links active March 2011 (open new websites)
Research on Demand
Anderson, B, et al, International Organisation of Migration, 2003
Is Trafficking in Human Beings Demand-Driven? A Multi-Country Pilot Study
A research study on the demand underlying two sectors where the labour/services of trafficked persons are known to be subject to exploitation: prostitution and domestic work. Download
Is Trafficking in Human Beings Demand-Driven? A Multi-Country Pilot Study
A research study on the demand underlying two sectors where the labour/services of trafficked persons are known to be subject to exploitation: prostitution and domestic work. Download
Bindel, J. et al., Eaves, 2009
Men who buy sex: who they buy and what they know
Interviews with 103 men in London, U.K who used trafficked and non-trafficked women in prostitution. The men were interviewed about their experiences and awareness of the sex industry and asked to list effective deterrents to buying sex. Download
Men who buy sex: who they buy and what they know
Interviews with 103 men in London, U.K who used trafficked and non-trafficked women in prostitution. The men were interviewed about their experiences and awareness of the sex industry and asked to list effective deterrents to buying sex. Download
Coy, M et al., Child & Women Abuse Studies Unit, 2007
It's just like going to the supermarket: men buying sex in East London
Addresses the local contexts of commercial sex in the borough of Tower Hamlets, London, as well as patterns of paying for sex that it says are indicative of wider attitudes and experiences. Download
It's just like going to the supermarket: men buying sex in East London
Addresses the local contexts of commercial sex in the borough of Tower Hamlets, London, as well as patterns of paying for sex that it says are indicative of wider attitudes and experiences. Download
Groom, T. et al., 2006
Characteristics of Men Who Pay for Sex: a UK Sexual Health Clinic Survey
Reports the prevalence of men paying for sex amongst those attending a sexual health clinic and describes their characteristics. Download
Hughes, D.M et al., University of Rhode Island, 2004
Best Practice to Address the Demand Side of Trafficking (2004)
Analyses the demand side of sex trafficking and explores practices to address the demand side in receiving countries. Download
McCleod, J et al., Women’s Support Project, 2008
Challenging Men's Demand for Prostitution in Scotland
Interviews with 110 men who bought women in prostitution. The report explores the men’s history of paying for sex and explores what would deter them from buying sex. Download
Characteristics of Men Who Pay for Sex: a UK Sexual Health Clinic Survey
Reports the prevalence of men paying for sex amongst those attending a sexual health clinic and describes their characteristics. Download
Hughes, D.M et al., University of Rhode Island, 2004
Best Practice to Address the Demand Side of Trafficking (2004)
Analyses the demand side of sex trafficking and explores practices to address the demand side in receiving countries. Download
McCleod, J et al., Women’s Support Project, 2008
Challenging Men's Demand for Prostitution in Scotland
Interviews with 110 men who bought women in prostitution. The report explores the men’s history of paying for sex and explores what would deter them from buying sex. Download
Poignier, G, et al., Human Rights without Frontiers International, June 2010
Trafficking in human beings & sexual exploitation: research on the reduction of the demand
Debates the efficiency of the existing demand-focused policies and on the forms that the reduction of the demand could take. More
Trafficking in human beings & sexual exploitation: research on the reduction of the demand
Debates the efficiency of the existing demand-focused policies and on the forms that the reduction of the demand could take. More
Wilcox, A. et al., UK Home Office, 2009
Tackling the Demand for Prostitution: A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Published Demand Research Literature
Part of the ‘Tackling Demand for Prostitution Review’ by the UK Home Office, which aimed to assess what further action the Government and other agencies could do to reduce the demand for prostitution. Download
Tackling the Demand for Prostitution: A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Published Demand Research Literature
Part of the ‘Tackling Demand for Prostitution Review’ by the UK Home Office, which aimed to assess what further action the Government and other agencies could do to reduce the demand for prostitution. Download
Trafficking, migration & asylum
Auton, A. et al. (undated)
Comparative report on the application of asylum standards to protect women trafficked for sexual exploitation: an analysis of the laws of the US, France, Canada, Luxembourg and the U.K. Download
Comparative report on the application of asylum standards to protect women trafficked for sexual exploitation: an analysis of the laws of the US, France, Canada, Luxembourg and the U.K. Download
Poppy Project and Refugee Women’s Resource Project at Asylum Aid, June 2008
Good intentions: a review of the new asylum model and its impact on trafficked women seeking asylum. Download
Good intentions: a review of the new asylum model and its impact on trafficked women seeking asylum. Download
Human rights / women’s rights & sex trafficking
GAATW Working Papers Series 2010, Global Alliance against Traffic in Women
Beyond Borders: exploring links between trafficking and gender
Explores the interface between gender and trafficking and is aimed at policy-providers and organisations working to tackle trafficking. Download
Beyond Borders: exploring links between trafficking and gender
Explores the interface between gender and trafficking and is aimed at policy-providers and organisations working to tackle trafficking. Download
La Strada International, March 2008
Violation of women’s rights: a cause and consequence of trafficking in women
Analyses the link between trafficking in women and the violation of women’s rights, which calls for international discussion and further research. Download
Violation of women’s rights: a cause and consequence of trafficking in women
Analyses the link between trafficking in women and the violation of women’s rights, which calls for international discussion and further research. Download
Territo, L & Kirkham, G, eds. 2010
International Sex Trafficking of Women and Children: Understanding the Global Epidemic. A series of research papers which explore the similarities and variations of sex trafficking in different parts of the world. Download
International Sex Trafficking of Women and Children: Understanding the Global Epidemic. A series of research papers which explore the similarities and variations of sex trafficking in different parts of the world. Download
Wuiling, C , Essex Human Rights Review Vol. 3 No. 1, Nov 2006
Focuses on how the responses of the States within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations combat sex trafficking, or trafficking for the purposes of forced prostitution and how they have evolved over time. Download
Focuses on how the responses of the States within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations combat sex trafficking, or trafficking for the purposes of forced prostitution and how they have evolved over time. Download
Sporting events and trafficking
GAATW (Global Alliance against Trafficking in Women), 2011
What’s the Cost of a Rumour? A guide to sorting out the myths and the facts about sporting events and trafficking.
This publication explores the link between sporting events and trafficking through a literature review of materials produced by anti-trafficking organisations, sex worker’s rights organisations, academic researchers, UN bodies, government offices, the media and the GAATW network
Palmer, C, 2011Violence against Women and Sport: A Literature Review. This report reviews national and international evidence into the connections between sport and violence against women and reviews the success of initiatives adopted by sporting (and other) bodies to promote safety for women and girls in relation to sport and violence against women. Download
Protection of victims of trafficking
Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group, June 2010
Rights & Recourse: A Guide to Legal remedies for Trafficked Persons in the U.K
A practical manual for lawyers and social service providers by presenting an overview of the legal remedies available to trafficked persons under UK and international law. Download
Rights & Recourse: A Guide to Legal remedies for Trafficked Persons in the U.K
A practical manual for lawyers and social service providers by presenting an overview of the legal remedies available to trafficked persons under UK and international law. Download
Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group, June 2010
Wrong kind of victim? One year on: an analysis of measures to protect trafficked persons
Results of the group’s research to examine how the UK and its devolved administrations are meeting their obligations under the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking. Download
Wrong kind of victim? One year on: an analysis of measures to protect trafficked persons
Results of the group’s research to examine how the UK and its devolved administrations are meeting their obligations under the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking. Download
The Nordic-Baltic Network of the European Women’s Lobby, 2008
Working together: prevention and assistance to women victims of trafficking.
Report by the Nordic Baltic Network comprising of NGOs and government agencies set up in 2006 to work together to strengthen support and assistance to women victims of trafficking in all eight participating countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Download
Working together: prevention and assistance to women victims of trafficking.
Report by the Nordic Baltic Network comprising of NGOs and government agencies set up in 2006 to work together to strengthen support and assistance to women victims of trafficking in all eight participating countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Download
OSCE, 2005
Outcomes of a conference sponsored by the OSCE Special Representative on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and the Anti-Trafficking Assistance Unit. More
Outcomes of a conference sponsored by the OSCE Special Representative on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and the Anti-Trafficking Assistance Unit. More
Zimmerman, C et al., the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 2006
Stolen Smiles: the physical and psychological health consequences of women and adolescents trafficked into Europe
Calls attention to the health implications of trafficking in women but also provides fact-based information on the range of health consequences of trafficking, which can lead to better, more holistic care for women who have been trafficked. Download
Stolen Smiles: the physical and psychological health consequences of women and adolescents trafficked into Europe
Calls attention to the health implications of trafficking in women but also provides fact-based information on the range of health consequences of trafficking, which can lead to better, more holistic care for women who have been trafficked. Download
Guidance for policy-makers
Anti-Trafficking Legal Centre & the AIRE (Advice on Individual Rights in Europe) Centre, October 2010
Briefing paper on the legal consequences in EU law of the UK’s decision to opt out of the draft directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting victims. Download
Briefing paper on the legal consequences in EU law of the UK’s decision to opt out of the draft directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting victims. Download
Jarvinen, J. et al., New Philanthropy Capital, 2008
Hard Knock Life: Violence against Women, A Guide for Donors & Funders.
Explains the causes and consequences of violence against women, with a particular focus on human trafficking in chapter 7
Hard Knock Life: Violence against Women, A Guide for Donors & Funders.
Explains the causes and consequences of violence against women, with a particular focus on human trafficking in chapter 7
. It sets out what donors can do to help make women and children safe from abuse, help them to rebuild their lives and hold perpetrators to account. Download
Joint Committee on Human Rights, House of Lords, House of Commons, 26th report of session 2005-06
Human trafficking. Download
Human trafficking. Download
Update to UK Action Plan on Tackling Human Trafficking, October 2009
2009 update setting out 38 actions that the government will take to address human trafficking and also includes information about progress to date on previous plans. Download
2009 update setting out 38 actions that the government will take to address human trafficking and also includes information about progress to date on previous plans. Download
Country studies
Bolkovac, K, 2010
The Whistleblower: Sex Trafficking, Military Contractors and One Woman’s Fight for Justice
One woman’s experience of uncovering a massive human trafficking operation when she was working for a UN peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. More
The Whistleblower: Sex Trafficking, Military Contractors and One Woman’s Fight for Justice
One woman’s experience of uncovering a massive human trafficking operation when she was working for a UN peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. More
Carchedi, F. et al., UNICRI, 2010
Trafficking of Nigerian Girls in Italy: the data, the stories, the social services,
Explores the phenomenon of trafficking of young Nigerian women in Italy and the services available to help victims. Download
Trafficking of Nigerian Girls in Italy: the data, the stories, the social services,
Explores the phenomenon of trafficking of young Nigerian women in Italy and the services available to help victims. Download
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, October 2011
An overview of trends and patterns in the trafficking of minors into and within the U.K between January and September 2011, including the trafficking of girls for the purposes of sexual exploitation. Download
An overview of trends and patterns in the trafficking of minors into and within the U.K between January and September 2011, including the trafficking of girls for the purposes of sexual exploitation. Download
Cross-Party Working Group on Trafficking of Women and Children, 2010
Knowing No Boundaries. Local solutions to an international crime: trafficking of women and children in Wales 2010
Result of an investigative assessment of the trafficking of women and children in Wales for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labour. Download
Knowing No Boundaries. Local solutions to an international crime: trafficking of women and children in Wales 2010
Result of an investigative assessment of the trafficking of women and children in Wales for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labour. Download
Eaves, June 2009
Of Human Bondage: Trafficking in women and contemporary slavery in the UK
Based on extensive literature review and interviews, this research is aimed at any organisations working with trafficked women and those in government involved in creating and enforcing policies with regard to immigration and trafficking. Download
Of Human Bondage: Trafficking in women and contemporary slavery in the UK
Based on extensive literature review and interviews, this research is aimed at any organisations working with trafficked women and those in government involved in creating and enforcing policies with regard to immigration and trafficking. Download
The Equality and Human Rights Commission, 2011
Enquiry into Human Rights Trafficking in Scotland: this report investigates the nature and extent of human trafficking in all its forms, including sexual explitation, and sets out a series of recommendations aimed at those with responsibilities to prevent and tackle human trafficking in Scotland. Download
Enquiry into Human Rights Trafficking in Scotland: this report investigates the nature and extent of human trafficking in all its forms, including sexual explitation, and sets out a series of recommendations aimed at those with responsibilities to prevent and tackle human trafficking in Scotland. Download
Kelleher, et al., The Immigrant Council of Ireland with the Women’s Health Project (HSE) and Ruhana, 2009
Globalisation, Sex trafficking & prostitution – the experiences of migrant women in Ireland,
Presents stark evidence of the trafficking of women and girls into and through Ireland for the purposes of sexual exploitation. It shines a light on the reality of large numbers of migrant women being sexually exploited in indoor prostitution in Ireland. More
Globalisation, Sex trafficking & prostitution – the experiences of migrant women in Ireland,
Presents stark evidence of the trafficking of women and girls into and through Ireland for the purposes of sexual exploitation. It shines a light on the reality of large numbers of migrant women being sexually exploited in indoor prostitution in Ireland. More
Markovich, M, 2010
Trafficking, Sexual exploitation and prostitution of women and girls in Iraq
A situational study based on a qualitative consultation with 6 organisations in Iraq working to address violence against women, including Al Mustaqbal Center for Women, ASUDA for Combating Violence against Women, Baghdad Women’s Association, Khanzad Culture and Social Organization, Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq and Women’s Leadership Institute. Download
Trafficking, Sexual exploitation and prostitution of women and girls in Iraq
A situational study based on a qualitative consultation with 6 organisations in Iraq working to address violence against women, including Al Mustaqbal Center for Women, ASUDA for Combating Violence against Women, Baghdad Women’s Association, Khanzad Culture and Social Organization, Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq and Women’s Leadership Institute. Download
The Poppy Project, April 2004
Routes In, Routes Out: when women are trafficked. Quantifying the gendered experience of trafficking in the U.K
Providing valuable information about the types of experiences women trafficked into the UK had prior to, during and after escaping their trafficking situation. Download
Routes In, Routes Out: when women are trafficked. Quantifying the gendered experience of trafficking in the U.K
Providing valuable information about the types of experiences women trafficked into the UK had prior to, during and after escaping their trafficking situation. Download
The Poppy Project, February 2009
Male-ordered: the mail-order bride industry and trafficking in women for sexual and labour exploitation
Explores the concept of servile marriage and the ways in which it overlaps with trafficking and violence against women and girls, especially those brought to the United Kingdom. Download
Male-ordered: the mail-order bride industry and trafficking in women for sexual and labour exploitation
Explores the concept of servile marriage and the ways in which it overlaps with trafficking and violence against women and girls, especially those brought to the United Kingdom. Download
Terre Des Hommes, 2010
Trafficking and exploitation in the entertainment and sex industries in Nepal: a handbook for decision-makers,
Examines the trafficking context in Nepal and looks in detail at the sexual exploitation of young people in the entertainment and sex industries. It also examines what sort of protection system is needed to address the impact. Download
Trafficking and exploitation in the entertainment and sex industries in Nepal: a handbook for decision-makers,
Examines the trafficking context in Nepal and looks in detail at the sexual exploitation of young people in the entertainment and sex industries. It also examines what sort of protection system is needed to address the impact. Download
