World Cup Fever: Has it Really Led to an Increase in Trafficking?

This post original appeared on the International Women's Health Coalition blog, Akimbo.

World Cup mania has struck worldwide, and along with the stories about team victories and groups of fans gathering cheer on their home teams, are stories about the economic effect the World Cup has on South Africa. Countries host sporting events on the scale of the World Cup and the Olympics for a number of reasons, but attracting tourists and boosting local economies is certainly a big motivator.

Despite...