Trafficking in Persons : An Analysis of Afghanistan

IOM has conducted a study to assess the trends and responses to human trafficking in Afghanistan. Based on written survey forms, structured interviews, and a literature review it provides information on: specific and verified cases; credible but unverified cases; general trends; cultural contexts. The report documents examples of many forms of trafficking. Trafficking-related trends are also documented; even though they may fall outside the Trafficking Protocol, they raise serious human rights concerns and share many causes and possible counter measures with more traditional trafficking practices. Although the bulk of information is internal and among Afghans in neighbouring countries, there have been cases of cross-border trafficking. This report explores the legal, social, economic, and security environment to establish how trafficking has taken root and to point to early recommendations for addressing the problem