UN says human trafficking found in 118 countries

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A new U.N. report paints a grim picture of the millions of people trafficked for sexual exploitation and forced labor: They come from at least 136 different nationalities, have been detected in 118 countries, and the majority of victims are women though the number of children is increasing.

The U.N. Office of Drugs and Crime, which launched the report Tuesday at U.N. headquarters, said the victims can be found in the world’s restaurants, fisheries, brothels, farms and homes, among other places.