Victims of human trafficking are increasing in 2025
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The association FIZ Advocacy and Support for Migrant Women and Victims of Trafficking registered 228 people in its victim protection programme last year. In 65 cases, special safe accommodation was used.
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May 11, 2026 – 15:51
People in need of protection increased by 20 compared to the previous year, according to the annual report published on Monday. However, the figures could be much higher due to underreporting.
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In total, the FIZ identified 82 victims of human trafficking. Most of them were women, and a significant proportion were engaged in sex work (48 out of 82).
The profile of the victims is very varied, Fanie Wirth of the FIZ told Swiss public radio SRF. She said they range in age from very young to over 60 and come from more than 80 countries, with a large share from Eastern Europe. The common denominator is often the absence of education and work. The increase in cases is also due to greater awareness on the subject, said the FIZ.
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