Research for this piece was conducted during the summer of 2003. Human trafficking is on the rise worldwide. Many nations are affected -- serving as source, transit, and/or destination countries where human beings are procured, transported, and enslaved. Learn about the difficulties countries around the world face in the battle against this illegal trade. EFA Handbook - A primer on the Education for All initiative. Combating Illiteracy Photo Essay - Innovative education programs in nine countries. Kid Cards - Vital statistics affecting children worldwide. Growing Up Global Photo Essay - See global threats to human development. World Development Atlas - Compare the world's haves and have-nots. Interactive Map - Details on the countries of the Middle East.

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