The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women is an international network of feminist groups, organizations and individuals fighting the sexual exploitation of women globally. Sexual exploitation –especially prostitution and trafficking– violates women’s human rights and is a severe form of discrimination.

CATW or The Coalition brings international attention to trafficking in women and girls, prostitution, pornography, sex tourism, and bride selling, mainly through campaigns and policy advocacy.CATW has a CATEGORY II CONSULTATIVE STATUS under the UN Economic and Social Council since 1989.

The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women – Asia Pacific is part of CATW International. CATW International is organised by regions.