What is human trafficking?
THE SALE OF HUMAN BEINGS
for purposes of sexual exploitation, forced labor or services, or organ trafficking
Where does it happen?
Human trafficking is
A GLOBAL ISSUE
that has no demographic or geographical boundary.
How many people are involved in human trafficking?
An estimated
50 MILLION PEOPLE
are being exploited for forced labor or sex trafficking, or are in forced marriage.
Do we know how much traffickers are making from this crime?
Human trafficking is estimated as a
$236 BILLION PER YEAR industry for traffickers worldwide and one of the fastest growing crimes (Interational Labour Organization [ILO], 2024).
Do we know who are most likely to be victims?
There is not a single type or demographic of person who might be trafficked.
Traffickers often exploit people in vulnerable conditions and situations.
Available data shows 1 in 4 victims of human trafficking are children.
STILL, THERE IS HOPE.
YOU ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Discover your unique role in the effort to end human trafficking and protect the vulnerable.
