“We thought slavery was a thing of the past. We didn’t pay attention to it” (Atlanta Hosts Passion 2012). There is trafficking all over the world, whether society likes it or not, of many types, such as drug trafficking, other supplies, and even human trafficking. Human and sex trafficking is known to use many women and children, who then fall victim to this cruel fate for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. “Transnational sex trafficking of women and children relies on a balance between the supply of victims from countries of origin and the demand for victims in receiving countries. Countries of origin are those in which victims can be relatively easily recruited, usually with false promises of employment. Host or destination countries are those where the sex industry creates a demand for victims. Where prostitution is thriving, pimps cannot recruit enough local women to fill the brothels, so they must bring victims from elsewhere” (Soroptimist, Hughes, Donna M.). Trafficking exists solely for their known cheap labor services; these services make them worthless, but the traffickers, those who control and sell them, receive high profits for their part, by exploiting these women and children, they are only considered as slaves in this world and nothing more , but to make money for traffickers. . Trafficking in women and children is considered a low risk and a source of high profits for traffickers, but society is not aware of these problems. Amsterdam is well known for its famous tourist attraction, the Red Light District, and is a prime example of the exploitation of these women and children. Amsterdam, a city located in Northern Europe, is known for its tourism, business and culture. ..... middle of document ...... about the trafficking of women and girls around the world and find out what can be done to end this widespread problem. " Soroptimist White Paper (2007): 1-24. Web. May 5, 2014. 10. « Why Trafficking Exists | Project Polaris | Combating Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery. "Why Trafficking Exists | Polaris Project | Combat human trafficking and modern slavery. Polaris Project, nd Web. May 4, 2014.11. “Women and Global Human Rights.” Women and global human rights. Webster, nd Web. May 3, 2014.12. “Facts about Amsterdam's red light district. » USA TODAY Travel Tips, nd Web. May 3, 2014.13. May 3, 2014.14. “AAWC”, Apne Aap Women’s Collective, nd Web, nd. 2014.