Interdisciplinary Conference on Human Trafficking at the University of Nebraska
Title
Germany's World Cup Brothels: 40,000 Women and Children at Risk of Exploitation Through Trafficking
Date of this Version
2006
Abstract
Good afternoon, everyone. In 1 month, as we know, athletes and fans will be gathering for one of the premier worldwide sporting events of our day, the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Today the Subcommittee will hear testimony on reports that the World Cup will sadly be an impetus for exploitation of women. For most soccer fans like myself, this quadrennial spectacle is a showcase of world-class athleticism and teamwork, but looming in its shadow is the very real potential that the World Cup matches will be a catalyst and magnet for sex trafficking into Germany.
Comments
Published by the U.S. Government Printing Office, May 2006.