Impoverished girls and women are disproportionately affected by human trafficking. This article compares the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing state governments, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to tackle this transnational issue. The author argues that trafficking, as an international crime, requires a multifaceted approach that capitalizes on the advantages of state governments ability to pass preventative legislation, IGOs ability to coordinate internationally, and NGOs ability to provide grassroots aid to victims.