Trafficker

To be a human trafficker means to engage in the practice of exploiting people for labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of exploitation through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Human traffickers use various tactics to control and exploit their victims, such as violence, threats, deception, or manipulation. They may also use their victims’ lack of access to resources, support networks, or legal protections to maintain control over them.

Human traffickers can be individuals, small groups, or organized networks, and they can operate at the local, national, or international level. They may operate in a variety of industries, including the sex trade, agriculture, construction, or domestic work.

Overall, being a human trafficker is a serious crime that is a grave violation of human rights. It involves the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for personal or commercial gain, and it can have serious physical, emotional, and psychological effects on victims.

Take Action During Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Polaris and Delta’s Top Picks
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Take Action During Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Polaris and Delta’s Top Picks

When you fly Delta Air Lines, you can make a massive difference in the fight against human trafficking. January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. And in an effort to help passengers better understand the broken systems that leave people and communities vulnerable to traffickers, Delta will feature movies and documentaries* that accurately reflect the…

‘Anyone can be a victim’: Colorado launches 2023 human trafficking campaign
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‘Anyone can be a victim’: Colorado launches 2023 human trafficking campaign

Potential victims and witnesses of human trafficking can expect to find more outreach material across the state this year as part of a campaign for Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The statewide campaign spreads the message, “Anyone can be a victim,” while raising awareness through street teams and outreach in unexpected places, according to a Colorado…

Presidents Samia, Ruto pledge to tackle human trafficking – The East African
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Presidents Samia, Ruto pledge to tackle human trafficking – The East African

By VALERIE KOGA By APOLINARI TAIRO Kenya and Tanzania have agreed to strengthen border security through cooperation to weed out transboundary crime, including human and drug trafficking, terrorism and poaching. Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu and Kenya’s President William Ruto made the announcement at a press briefing in Dar es Salaam on Monday following bilateral talks. Read: Human trade…

JANUARY – HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH | News | desertnews.com
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JANUARY – HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH | News | desertnews.com

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, the Kern County Board of Supervisors will proclaim January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Kern County. Since 2012, the Kern Coalition Against Human Trafficking (KCAHT) has worked collaboratively to facilitate a comprehensive approach to combat Human Trafficking in Kern County through…

National Human Trafficking Awareness month – CBS7
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National Human Trafficking Awareness month – CBS7

WEST TEXAS, Texas (KOSA) – January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month and Texas ranks second in the United States for the most reported human trafficking cases. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Service, not all human trafficking victims are held physically captive, but still aren’t free to leave their trafficker. While…

'Human trafficking doesn't happen in a vacuum': Events to raise awareness this month – Yahoo News
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'Human trafficking doesn't happen in a vacuum': Events to raise awareness this month – Yahoo News

Jan. 3—In observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, local governance and advocacy groups will host a series of events they believe will advance the public’s understanding of a complicated issue. “Human trafficking doesn’t happen in a vacuum,” said Dustin Contreras, co-director of Kern Coalition Against Human Trafficking, a local advocacy group composed of law…

January Is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month – Black Girl Nerds
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January Is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month – Black Girl Nerds

The United Nations defines slavery as the status or condition of a person over whom any or all of the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised. In other words: a person forced to work against their will and who cannot leave because they are threatened, beaten, or otherwise hurt. Human trafficking is…

Berhampur rly station turns into hub of child trafficking – OrissaPOST
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Berhampur rly station turns into hub of child trafficking – OrissaPOST

Berhampur: The Berhampur railway station in Ganjam district has turned into a major transit point for human trafficking. In 2022, a total 343 children that were being trafficked as labourers were rescued from the station, sources said Monday. Being one of the largest commuting hubs in Odisha with a huge number of footfalls daily, the…

Saudi Arabia human rights office signs UN human trafficking prevention agreement
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Saudi Arabia human rights office signs UN human trafficking prevention agreement

Saudi Arabia and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Monday signed an agreement to build a legal and institutional framework to combat human trafficking crimes. President of the Saudi Arabia Human Rights Commission (HRC) Dr. Hala bint Mazyad bin Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri stressed that the Kingdom has strived to build a legal and institutional…

Guest Editorial: It doesn't happen here … but it does
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Guest Editorial: It doesn't happen here … but it does

  It doesn’t happen here. We’re a small town. We know our neighbors. Our kids are safe. Human trafficking doesn’t happen here. But it does. It affects people who live in our community. It is a problem. TikTok, social media and online chat groups can all influence who is in contact with you, your family…