Human trafficking is the second largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world,

Human trafficking is the second largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world,

second only to drug trafficking. Here are some important facts: Children account for half of the victims of human trafficking. In fact, the average age that a young person becomes involved in sex trafficking is 12 years old.

• Human trafficking is a global crime in which men, women and children are used as products for sexual or labour-based exploitation.

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The trafficking of children for sexual purposes: One of the worst manifestations of this crime

POSTED ON AUG 6, 2018

   

Sophie was only 13 when she was taken from her home and exploited at the hands of a relative. Barred from attending school and forced to perform household chores, she was left destitute precisely when she needed support and care the most.

“All regions are affected, and all countries can be a destination, source and transit point for traffickers.”

Human trafficking for the purposes of forced labour or sexual exploitation is the third largest crime industry in the world, behind drugs and arms trafficking. Almost one third of human trafficking victims in the world are estimated to be children. Far from being restricted to less developed countries, human trafficking sees no boundaries and affects various groups of people regardless of their gender, age, or ethnicity. All regions are affected, and all countries can be a destination, source and transit point for traffickers.