Sex trafficking in Laos
Laos citizens, primarily women and girls, have been sex trafficked into other countries in Asia and different continents.[7][5] Laos women and girls are sex trafficked into Thailand,[4] Vietnam, China,[8] Taiwan, Japan,[9] and other countries throughout the world.[4] Women and girls from families in poverty and lack education, as well as children,[3] are vulnerable to sex trafficking.[7] The Government of Laos does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.[7] Village Focus International (VFI) carries out anti-sex trafficking initiatives in Laos.
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