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Training in Research in Reproductive Health/Sexual Health

Research in trafficking in women

Cathy Zimmerman
Health Policy Unit
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
See also: Slide presentation

1. What is trafficking in women?

  • Definition and description
  • Scale
  • Who is trafficked, who are traffickers
  • State of knowledge on health

2. Conceptual models on trafficking and health

3. What are the complexities in researching trafficking in women and health?

  • Ethical and Safety issues
  • Practical difficulties in methodology design and implementation
  • Political, social and cultural sensitivities

4. Case study of research on health and trafficking: discussion of lessons learned

5. Positive outcomes of research

6. Future directions

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