Applying Gender-Sensitive Approaches In Combating Trafficking In Human Beings
The relationship between trafficking in human beings (THB) and gender is both intrinsic and complex. Proper attention to the gender dynamics of both the trafficking crime and the response to it can yield more impactful outcomes. On the other hand, failure to understand the relationship between THB and gender leads to inadequate responses that exacerbate stereotypes and create barriers to the provision of protection and assistance to all victims. For this reason, States are required under the Palermo Protocol and other international instruments to adopt and implement gender-sensitive approaches to combating THB.
