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The case studies in this book describe the trail from poverty to deception, danger and suffering that has trapped many women and children in a life characterized by exploitation. Part I discusses Cambodian and Vietnamese women and children as sex workers along the Thai- Cambodian border, and as detainees in Bangkok for illegal entry. Part II illustrates Cambodia as sender and receiver of trafficked women and discusses the reintegration of Cambodian victims of trafficking in their home country. Also available: Trafficking in Women and Prostitution in the Baltic States: Social and Legal Aspects - ISBN 9290681179 Revisiting the Human Trafficking Paradigm: The Bangladesh Experience (Part I: Trafficking of Adults) - ISBN 9290682078 The International Organization for Migration (IOM) IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an intergovernmental body, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants. Our publications focus on topics such as: International Migration Law (IML) Migration and Labour Migration and Development Migration and Environment Migration Policy Trafficking in human beings Migration and Health IOM's flagship publication is its World Migration Report which provides policy makers and the general public with updated and authoritative information on international migration trends; identifies major policy issues as they arise; and discusses available policy options.