Trafficking of Nigerian women to Europe

Question 1

From which country are many women trafficked to western Europe for sexual exploitation?

Answer 1

Nigeria

Question 2

What percentage of trafficked people in Western/central Europe do Nigerian women account for?

Answer 2

Over 10%

Question 3

What do the women believe they are going to when they are trafficked?

Answer 3

A prosperous new life

Question 4

What do the women sign in Nigeria that is ‘blessed’ in a ritual?

Answer 4

A contract

Question 5

What is the typical debt range that women may be forced into prostitution for?

Answer 5

40,000 - 70,000

Question 6

What threats are made to keep trafficked women under control?

Answer 6

Threats made to family members

Question 7

Who controls many trafficked women in the prostitution industry?

Answer 7

Madams (older Nigerian women who were victims in the past)

Question 8

True or False: Corruption and blackmail are uncommon in trafficking according to UN evidence.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What illegal activity are prostitution gangs engaged in besides trafficking?

Answer 9

Distribution of drugs