Trafficking in human beings is a key threat perpetrated by criminal networks across the EU and harms victims through different forms of exploitation. Sexual exploitation is carried out in clandestine settings and public environments, targeting both adults and minors of all genders. The origins of victims of trafficking in human beings used for sexual exploitation in the EU are highly diverse, with more than 55 different reported nationalities inside and outside the EU.
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