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Human trafficking in Sweden

No person should be treated as a commodity.

Humantrafficking.se is an independent information site about human trafficking, exploitation and support available in Sweden. For people who need help, are worried about someone else, or want to understand the issue.

We are not a public authority and do not receive crime reports. Information is based on Swedish authorities, legislation and established support organisations. Sources are shown openly.

Three ways in

Start where you are.

01 · HELP

If you are being exploited

Find clear support routes, what may happen when you ask for help, and alternatives if you cannot contact police directly.

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02 · UNDERSTAND

What trafficking is

Human trafficking is about exploitation and control. It can involve sexual exploitation, forced labour, criminal exploitation and other forms.

Read the explanation →
03 · ACT

If something feels wrong

Learn possible warning signs and how to act without increasing danger for the person or yourself.

See warning signs →
Get help

If there is immediate danger.

Immediate danger or crime in progressCall 112Swedish Police →
Report to police, non-emergency114 14Swedish Police →
Independent victim support116 006Victim Support Sweden →
Direct support

There are people who can help.

You do not need to start with humantrafficking.se. If you want to talk to someone or get practical support, you can go directly to a support organisation.

Support routes checked 20 August 2026

Specialist support

National Support Programme

Support for people who may be victims of trafficking or exploitation, including people who are not taking part in a criminal justice process.

Legal & social support

Safe Havens

The Salvation Army trafficking centre provides specialist legal advice and social support for all forms of human trafficking.

Victim support

Victim Support Sweden

Free support for victims of crime, witnesses and relatives. You can remain anonymous.

Threats & violence

Kvinnofridslinjen

National support line for people subjected to threats or physical, psychological or sexual violence. Open 24 hours a day.

Beyond the stereotype

Trafficking does not always look the way people expect.

It can take place in a home, workplace, online, in prostitution or in organised crime. Control may involve threats — but also debt, dependency, deception or abuse of a vulnerable situation.

Sexual exploitationForced labourCriminal exploitationChildrenDigital recruitmentDebt & control
Our role

We want to make reliable information easier to find, easier to understand and easier to act on.

Humantrafficking.se is independent. We do not publish sensational stories, identify exploited people, or replace professional help. We direct visitors to responsible authorities and support organisations.