July 31, 2025|
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|4 months agoHuman Trafficking in Switzerland: 201 New Victims Identified in 2024
New report reveals concerning human trafficking statistics in Switzerland, with victims from 54 countries and multiple forms of exploitation identified.
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- The Swiss Platform against Human Trafficking identified 201 new victims in 2024.
- A total of 483 victims were assisted and counselled in Switzerland throughout the year.
- Victims originated from 54 different countries.
- The Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) provides CHF 600,000 annually to support anti-trafficking measures.
By The Numbers
201
New victims identified
25%
Proportion of male victims
114
Victims of sexual exploitation
95
Victims of labor exploitation or forced crime
They Said
"The identification of victims, as well as their origin, gender and the form of exploitation experienced, depends heavily on the sectors that are monitored."
"The Confederation is committed to long-term and sustainable prevention and awareness-raising work against human trafficking."