Trafficking of Women: Perspectives in International Law

This research paper analyzes various international legal instruments that deal with the trafficking of women and discusses the ways in which it provides protection to the victims. These instruments include the Convention for the Suppression of Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of Others, CEDAW, the Palermo Protocol, and Human Rights Covenants. In their analysis, the authors highlight the inefficiencies of anti-trafficking regulations in preventing trafficking activities and providing remedy to the victims. In order to remedy these gaps in international legal instruments, the authors suggest establishing co-operation between different states, employing more rigorous enforcement mechanisms of Covenants, and promoting education and awareness about trafficking within the independent states.