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Recent news about World Vision's anti-trafficking work: 

Journey of Voices - an art exhibition

To commemorate International Migrants Day (18 December), the Saphan Siang campaign, supported by World Vision and ILO, will host an art exhibition... the solo exhibition will highlight migrant workers’ experiences living and working in Thailand’s fishing communities through an immersive, interactive art exhibition including the installation of a life-size sculptural fishing boat, photography exhibit, 16 channel video installation, and a large scale 3D infographic display. READ MORE

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Op-Ed: Have the millions spent on anti-trafficking worked?

Phyu was 17 when she left school and decided to leave her home in Mandalay, Myanmar. She wanted to contribute to the family’s income after her father became too ill to work. A broker persuaded Phyu to work in China. She was told that she could get a good job as a sales girl or as an accountant.

When she arrived, Phyu was sold for 20,000 Chinese Yuan (USD3,200). She was forced to become a bride of a Chinese man. READ MORE

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Human trafficking: when awareness is not enough

Knowing about the risks of human trafficking is not stopping an estimated 3 to 5 million people from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam from migrating for work in richer neighbouring countries a new research study has found. READ MORE