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With 400,000 sex workers, Spain has the biggest sex industry of Europe. It is estimated that 90 per cent of these sex workers are victims of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. The objective of this dissertation is to gain data on sex trafficking in Spain with the aim to find weaknesses and improvement possibilities in the current Spanish prevention methods. This research has been conducted by collecting and analysing existing data on this topic. Predominantly, reports written by specialized institutions such as the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the European Union have been consulted. The first part of the results identifies the current problem in Spain and is divided into four fields of improvement: the lack of a comprehensive legal framework; data; international cooperation; and high demand. The high amount of tourists in Spain in combination with these weaknesses in the current system creates an attractive destination for human trafficking. Without a legal framework, insufficient data and a lack of international cooperation, Spain struggles in tackling sex trafficking caused by the high demand of young tourists. The second part of the results shows current and potential prevention methods. The fields of improvement are currently not forming an effective shield against sex trafficking. However, in order to strengthen the battle against sex trafficking, the fields of improvement need to be strengthened individually. Unfortunately, the Spanish political parties do not take a stand in this debate. Therefore, it is difficult to reform the current legal framework regarding prostitution. Nonetheless, Spain has written plans of action to conduct research on the topic. In addition, Spain cooperates with the European Commission to achieve mutual goals regarding sex trafficking. Spain, however, lacks in cooperation with countries like Nigeria. Concerning demand, Spain has done campaigns to raise awareness; however, these campaigns are not focused on the target group, namely, tourists. In conclusion, by developing and improving prevention methods based on the results, Spain would be able to achieve a comprehensive approach in the battle against human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. The focus should be on collecting relevant data and improving international cooperation. In addition, Spain should develop campaigns focussed on raising awareness among young tourists. However, most methods are still in the preparatory phase. Therefore, it will take time and dedication to improve the prevention methods in the Spanish system.