Trafficking in Persons

Trafficking in persons, also known as human trafficking, is a crime that involves the exploitation of individuals for labor or commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. It is a global problem that affects people of all ages, genders, and nationalities, and it can take many forms, including sex trafficking, forced labor, and domestic servitude. Trafficking in persons is a serious violation of human rights, and it is often associated with other crimes, such as organized crime, money laundering, and corruption. Governments and organizations around the world are working to combat trafficking in persons and protect the rights of trafficking victims.

Main Drivers of Human Trafficking in Brazil

ByEyes on Trafficking News September 16, 2021March 12, 2023

Brasília (Brazil) 16 September 2021 A new UNODC report on human trafficking trends in Brazil highlights how socio-economic vulnerability and the lack of decent employment opportunities are leading people into the hands of criminal networks who exploit them for profit. The publication, “National Report on Trafficking in Persons 2017-2020”, brings together knowledge and expertise from…

Season 1 Finale: Introducing the 2021-22 Douglass Fellows

ByEyes on Trafficking News September 1, 2021December 24, 2022

Listen to the podcast here. In the season one finale, Sam and Alicen provide new resources and introduce the newest class of Douglass fellows. If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888…

New Bill Against Forced Labor in China Offers Promising Development in Tariff Act Enforcement

ByEyes on Trafficking News August 27, 2021January 2, 2023

Author: Sarah Murray | originally posted on Human Trafficking Institute’s website, Aug 27, 2021 Introduction Over the past four years, the People’s Republic of China has forced at least one million Uyghurs,[1] who are mostly Muslim, and members of other ethnic and religious minorities into internment camps in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (“Xinjiang”), a…

In the Headlines: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Published Reports, Prevention Resource Highlight, Ending Human Trafficking Podcast Episode

ByEyes on Trafficking News July 26, 2021June 17, 2023

July 30th is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking continues to be present in countries all around the world and has been reported in every state in the United States. Take time this month to learn what human trafficking looks like throughout the world, tactics traffickers use to exploit vulnerable persons, what resources…

Iraqi Anti-Crime Officials Strengthen Cooperation with UNODC and Austrian Police

ByEyes on Trafficking News July 21, 2021January 3, 2023

Vienna (Austria), 21 July 2021 – Senior Iraqi police officers have arrived in Austria to meet with experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to exchange expertise and discuss ways to cooperate closer to tackle the crimes of human trafficking and migrant smuggling. During the one-week visit, the officials will also…

The Impact of the Pandemic on Human Trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News July 8, 2021October 30, 2022

Vienna (Austria) 8 July 2021 A new study released today by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) illustrates the devastating impact of COVID-19 on victims and survivors of human trafficking and highlights the increased targeting and exploitation of children.

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RELEASE OF THE 2021 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT

ByEyes on Trafficking News July 2, 2021December 24, 2022

This year’s Trafficking in Persons Report sends a strong message to the world that global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and enduring discriminatory policies and practices, have a disproportionate effect on individuals already oppressed by other injustices. These challenges further compound existing vulnerabilities to exploitation, including human trafficking. We must break this…

Biographic Information for Members of the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News February 24, 2021February 27, 2023

Tanya Gould Tanya Gould, a survivor of domestic sex trafficking, is the founder of Identifiable Me, a non-profit that helps move those who have been victimized by sexual violence towards self-discovery and their life’s purpose. Ms. Gould serves as a mentor, consultant, advisor, trainer, and keynote speaker on topics relating to her story. Years after…

Forced labour, prostitution and child marriages: rescuing victims of trafficking in Malawi

ByEyes on Trafficking News July 28, 2020February 26, 2023

The six men from Nepal believed they were heading to the United States for work. Instead, after a long journey which took them through six countries, they arrived in Malawi. They were locked in a house and their passports were taken away.

Human trafficking cases hit a 13-year record high, new UN report shows

ByEyes on Trafficking News January 29, 2019March 12, 2023

“The report was undertaken for a simple reason: if we want to succeed in confronting human trafficking in all its manifestations, we must better understand its scope and structure,” said Yury Fedotov, UNODC’s Executive Director as he presented the report in New York. “We need to appreciate where human trafficking is happening, who are its…

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