kulawrKutafin Law ReviewKutafin Law Review2713-05252713-0533MSAL10.17803/2713-0533.2023.1.23.199-216kulawr-201Research ArticleLEGAL PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE GROUPSTrafficking in Women and Girls on a Global Level under International Lawhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9804-8912SolntsevA. M.

Alexander M. Solntsev (Russian Federation), Cand. Sci. (Law), Associate Professor, Deputy Head of the Department of International Law

6 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., Moscow 117198

a.solntsew@gmail.comhttps://orcid.org/0009-0004-1006-5454PopovicM.

Milica Popovic (Republic of Serbia), Postgarduate Student, Department of International Law, Law Institute

6 Miklukho-Maklaya Str., Moscow 117198

milicapopovic209@yahoo.comPeoples’ Friendship University of RussiaRussian Federation202304042023101199216Copyright © Solntsev A.M., Popovic M., 20232023Solntsev A.M., Popovic M.Solntsev A.M., Popovic M.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://kulawr.msal.ru/jour/article/view/201

Human trafficking as a term is often used in everyday life. As a manifestation of organized crime, it is a form of modern slavery and affects all states, both developing and developed, highlighting the seriousness of the problem for the entire international community. Human trafficking is a gross violation of human rights, such as the right to life, freedom of movement, etc. All people can become victims, regardless of gender, age, social status, skin color, but often victims are the most vulnerable groups of the population. In the framework of this study, we will analyze the international legal mechanisms that are designed to counter human trafficking. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable to the challenge of human trafficking, and we will pay special attention to this category in our analysis of legal protection. Protection of human rights is certainly one of the most important aspects of the development of each country. The United Nations treaties on human rights are the foundation of the international system for the promotion and protection of human rights.

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