May 19, 2025|
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|7 months agoHuman Trafficking Cases Rise in Switzerland with 208 Victims Seeking Help
Swiss support center FIZ reports 208 confirmed trafficking victims in 2024, with sexual exploitation accounting for majority of cases.
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- In 2024, 208 victims of human trafficking contacted the FIZ Advocacy and Support for Migrant Women and Victims of Trafficking.
- The number of supported victims fell by approximately 13% compared to the 230 victims recorded in 2023.
- Sexual exploitation accounted for 159 of the 208 identified cases.
- The demand for safe accommodation rose by 19%, totaling 5,677 nights spent in protection.
- The top countries of origin for new admissions were Hungary (20), Romania (10), and Colombia (9).
By The Numbers
208
Total confirmed victims supported
159
Victims of sexual exploitation
5,677
Nights spent in safe accommodation
13%
Decrease in total victims
They Said
"Exploitation linked to the sex trade plays an important role in trafficking."