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Factbook on Global Sexual Exploitation

Botswana


Trafficking

An undisclosed number of Zambian girls were ferried to Botswana, headed for the sex tourism industry in other countries. (AfricanChild Watch, "Child Trafficking Takes Root in Southern Africa, Says Group Lusaka," Sapa DPA, 1 September 1997)

 Official Response and Action

After reports of trafficking in children for the purpose of sexual exploitation, Lapolongang Lekoa, the high commissioner of Botswana, has responded by expressing concern that people must follow the proper procedures of entry. ("Botswana Probes Alleged Child Sex Trade," Sapa DPA, 2 September 1997)


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Coalition Against Trafficking in Women
Factbook on Global Sexual Exploitation
Donna M. Hughes, Laura Joy Sporcic and Nadine Z. Mendelsohn