Ruhama supported 101 people in Kerry and Cork in 2025

The anti-trafficking charity Ruhama supported 101 individuals in Kerry and Cork in 2025 who were affected by prostitution and human trafficking, Radio Kerry reported. The figure represents a 90 percent increase in casework in the region compared with the previous year. Ruhama provides support to people, particularly women, who are impacted by prostitution and trafficking for sexual exploitation. [1]

Radio Kerry reported that the charity expanded its reach across the southwest region last year by launching its dedicated Cork and Kerry service. The effort was designed to establish a permanent regional presence in the area. [1]

During 2025, Ruhama team members engaged with local services in Kerry and Cork to build contacts and establish connections with community health organisations, according to Radio Kerry. [1]

Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, or receipt of individuals for forced labour and sexual exploitation. As FTMQ News reported earlier, international authorities continue to target trafficking networks, including an operation in Spain where police rescued 25 women forced into prostitution. [5][6]