Facts About Human Trafficking

A few facts about human trafficking:

• Human trafficking is a global problem, affecting people of all ages, genders, and nationalities.
• Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit people for labor, sex, or other purposes.
• The most common form of human trafficking is sexual exploitation, followed by forced labor.
• Human trafficking generates billions of dollars in profits each year, making it a lucrative criminal enterprise.
• Human trafficking is often hidden and can be difficult to identify, which makes it challenging to combat.
• The United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children is a key international agreement that seeks to combat human trafficking.
• Governments, international organizations, and civil society groups all play a role in addressing human trafficking and providing support to victims.