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What Is Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labour, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation. Human trafficking can occur within a country or trans-nationally. It is distinct from people smuggling, which is characterized by the consent of the person being smuggled.
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Signs Of Human Trafficking
Control: The victim is unable to leave their home or place of work, or they are unable to speak for themselves. They may also appear to be coached on what to say, or someone else seems to be in control.
Identification: The victim's identification documents are held by someone else.
Living conditions: The victim is living in unsuitable conditions, or they have few or no personal possessions. They may also be living with their employer.
Behavior changes: The victim may exhibit a sudden or dramatic change in behavior. They may also appear fearful, submissive, tense, or paranoid.
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Signs Of human Trafficking
Abuse: The victim may show signs of mental or physical abuse, such as disorientation or confusion. They may also have physical injuries or branding, such as tattoos on their face or chest.
Debt: The victim may owe a large debt that they are unable to pay off.
Work: The victim may be working long or excessive hours, or they may be paid very little or not at all. They may also be forced to pay for their own tools or equipment.
Isolation: The victim may be kept isolated, physically or emotionally.
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Statistics Of Human Trafficking
Global
133,943 victims were identified and 7,115 were convicted
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Regional Statistics
Africa: 21,877 victims identified and 758 convicted
East Asia & Pacific: 6,543 victims identified and 1,802 convicted
Europe: 32,996 victims identified and 1,667 convicted
Near East: 3,450 victims identified and 770 convicted
South & Central Asia: 50,815 victims identified and 1,245 convicted
Western Hemisphere: 18,292 victims identified and 873 convicted
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Child Trafficking Statistics
27% of trafficking victims are children.
Children are 4 times more likely to be trafficked for labor rather than sex.
Children who are trafficked for labor purposes might be removed from their families and forced to perform domestic household services, or work in factories or agriculture.
66% of child trafficking victims are girls.
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Little Girls
Often, girls around the world are forced to drop out of school or denied access to income-generating opportunities. The resulting social exclusion can trap girls in a cycle of extreme poverty, as well as increased vulnerability to trafficking and exploitation
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Traffickers
Traffickers use threats, lies, violence, debt bondage, and coercion to force victims to engage in commercial sex acts against their will. Young girls who live on the streets, or whose families are extremely poor are particularly vulnerable to this kind of trafficking.
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Resources
National Human Trafficking Hotline
A 24/7, toll-free hotline that can be reached by:
Calling 1-888-373-7888
Texting HELP to 233733 (BEFREE)
Chatting online at humantraffickinghotline.org/en/chat
Emailing [email protected]
The hotline is multilingual and provides support from specially trained advocates.
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