1927
The League of Nations was founded after the WWI, and had the goal maintaining
world peace and also focusing on international issues such as human
trafficking. The Suppression of White Slave Traffic was changed to
"traffic in women and children" so that everyone was included with no
discrimination to race ("When"). Children of both genders were also
recognized as victims of trafficking. In addition, two major studies were
conducted, one in the West and one in the East, in an attempt to find out the
real status of trafficking in these areas. Factors that were measured included
the number of women engaged in prostitution, the demand, and the surrounding
environment of the women who were trafficked. Information was also gathered
about the traffickers (Kangaspunta). This was a step toward gaining more
insight about the issue of human trafficking.