![THB Cases in 2021: 352 cases (140 new cases, 212 ongoing from previous years) / 45 joint investigation teams (13 new jits, 32 ongoing) / 46 case-specific coordination meetings / 3 coordination action days](/sites/default/files/assets/2021_cases_in_thb_250px.jpg)
The trafficking in human beings (THB) affects victims all over the world and includes various forms of exploitation, including sexual exploitation and forced labour. Human trafficking is a growing issue within the Member States, and national authorities are increasingly aware of the need for multilateral judicial cooperation to tackle it.
Overview of cases by crime type in 2021
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